Decontamination Technician

We're looking for a new Decontamination Technician to join our team!

The successful candidate will be responsible for the decontamination of endoscopes and accessory equipment following appropriate training and competency assessment.

They will be responsible for all general housekeeping duties within the decontamination area of the Endoscopy unit, and be responsible for ensuring adequate stocks of consumables within the decontamination area are maintained to meet service requirements and that all equipment within the decontamination area is clean and in good working order.

• · Responsible for cleaning, disinfecting and preparing endoscopes and related equipment so they are safe to use for patient care.
• · Help maintain a clean, tidy and well-organised decontamination area, ensuring all equipment is working correctly and supplies are stocked.
• · Follow national, local and Trust procedures to make sure high standards of safety, quality and infection prevention are maintained.
• · Report equipment faults, stock shortages and any issues that could affect the smooth running of the service.
• · Keep accurate records and use tracking systems to ensure all equipment can be traced and monitored correctly.
• · Work closely with colleagues across the Endoscopy Unit, supporting service improvements, training and the delivery of an efficient service across both hospital sites.

We believe that compassionate care sits at the heart of everything we do. Every member of our team — clinical or non-clinical — plays a vital role in ensuring that patients, families, and colleagues are treated with dignity, empathy, and respect at all times.

We expect all staff to demonstrate compassion not only through their words, but through their actions: by listening attentively, communicating clearly and kindly, and recognising individual needs, feelings, and circumstances of those in our care.

Effective communication is central to safe and high-quality healthcare. We value colleagues who take the time to understand others, explain information in a meaningful way, and respond to concerns with patience and understanding.

By joining our team, you are committing to uphold these values — ensuring that every patient feels heard, respected, and valued, and that compassion is embedded in every interaction, every day.

For full details of the roles and responsibilities of this position, please see the attached document entitled "Candidate Job Pack"

• GCSE in maths and English
• Evidence of CPD

• Basic knowledge of endoscopy
• Basic knowledge around infection control
• Previous working knowledge within endoscopy

• Ability to work within a multi-disciplinary team
• Effective communication skills, verbal and written
• Ability to work under pressure in an area of fast paced working
• Physical/manual dexterity to enable the safe practice in the decontamination and maintenance of endoscopes
• Basic computer skills

We commit to removing barriers for people with disabilities or long-term health conditions in recruitment, training, and career progression. We will offer an interview to all applicants with a disability who meet the minimum criteria for the above position and will support reasonable adjustments wherever possible. In addition, whilst all applicants will be judged on merit alone, we particularly welcome applications from candidates who are male, from black and minority ethnic backgrounds or who have a disability, as these are currently under-represented in our workforce.

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