BANK Band 2 Decontamination Technician

The Royal Free NHS Foundation Trust has the largest NHS decontamination facility in the UK, which is based in Enfield., The post holder will offer Royal Free World Class Value based Care to service users, staff, colleagues, clients and patients alike. Your role will be to assist in the day-to-day reprocessing of equipment required for clinical use. Technicians are required to follow demonstrated training and work instructions to ensure production is to a high standards to maintain a quality service to patients / Customers. Post holders will need to be able to stand for long periods of time. The post holders will be able work below shifts:- Monday to Friday 14:00 to 22:00 Monday to Friday 16:00 to 00:00 Monday to Friday 12:00 to 20:00, 1.Manually clean, leak test and handle flexible endoscopesaccording to local and national policies. 2.Constantly adhere to good practice as trained anddemonstrate competency within the role. 3.Appropriate PPE to be worn at all times. 4.Cover work in all production areas. RESPONSIBILITY FOR PATIENTS 1.Support the management team to ensure an efficient andappropriate service is provided to our customers, flexibility inworking pattern / times may be required. 2.Assist the management team to ensure work is done in anorganised manner. 3.Record and submit clinical incident information when eventshappen through non-conformance reporting. 4.Address customer complaints in a professional manner andensure concerns are followed up. RESPONSIBILITY FOR LEADING AND MANAGING 1.Follow direction from management team but be able to work aloneand use initiative as required and where appropriate. 2.Report issue with machinery / equipment immediately. 3.Take responsibility for quality of own work. 4.Work as part of the multidisciplinary team, helping othersand participating in the training of new staff. 5.Report any concerns about health and safety tomanagement immediately. For further information please refer to the attached JD and PS. Job description Job responsibilities CLINICAL RESPONSIBILITIES 1.Manually clean, leak test and handle flexible endoscopesaccording to local and national policies. 2.Constantly adhere to good practice as trained anddemonstrate competency within the role. 3.Appropriate PPE to be worn at all times. 4.Cover work in all production areas. RESPONSIBILITY FOR PATIENTS 1.Support the management team to ensure an efficient andappropriate service is provided to our customers, flexibility inworking pattern / times may be required. 2.Assist the management team to ensure work is done in anorganised manner. 3.Record and submit clinical incident information when eventshappen through non-conformance reporting. 4.Address customer complaints in a professional manner andensure concerns are followed up. RESPONSIBILITY FOR LEADING AND MANAGING 1.Follow direction from management team but be able to work aloneand use initiative as required and where appropriate. 2.Report issue with machinery / equipment immediately. 3.Take responsibility for quality of own work. 4.Work as part of the multidisciplinary team, helping othersand participating in the training of new staff. 5.Report any concerns about health and safety tomanagement immediately. For further information please refer to the attached JD and PS.

The unit has the capacity to process 14 million surgical instruments and 140,000 flexible endoscopes a year providing a service to both the NHS and Private Hospitals. The service is open 7 days a week 24 hours a day. We are looking for individuals that are able to work flexibly, have good organisational skills attention to detail and can work to deadlines., Education & professional Qualifications Essential

• Numeracy
• Literacy
Desirable
• NVQ / TVQ Decontamination
• IT Literate
Royal Free World Class Values Essential
• Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values
Experience Essential
• Experience of effective communication skills when dealing with staff and user/customer
Desirable
• Previous Decontamination experience
• Previously worked with ISO13485/JAG/ BSG requirements
Skills and aptitudes Essential
• Work to deadlines
• Follow routine and procedures
• Attention to detail
• Be able to plan and prioritize work requirements
Personal Qualities & attributes Essential
• Work with minimal supervision
• Team Worker
Desirable
• Willingness to continue personal development
Others Essential
• Able to work flexible shifts
• Able to work in all areas of the department - including distribution of stock.
Person Specification Education & professional Qualifications Essential
• Numeracy
• Literacy
Desirable
• NVQ / TVQ Decontamination
• IT Literate
Royal Free World Class Values Essential
• Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values
Experience Essential
• Experience of effective communication skills when dealing with staff and user/customer
Desirable
• Previous Decontamination experience
• Previously worked with ISO13485/JAG/ BSG requirements
Skills and aptitudes Essential
• Work to deadlines
• Follow routine and procedures
• Attention to detail
• Be able to plan and prioritize work requirements
Personal Qualities & attributes Essential
• Work with minimal supervision
• Team Worker
Desirable
• Willingness to continue personal development
Others Essential
• Able to work flexible shifts
• Able to work in all areas of the department - including distribution of stock.
  
  The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's biggest and most innovative trusts. Across three main hospitals, our dedicated army of staff care for over 1.6million patients, treat more than 200,000 in A&E, deliver over 8,000 babies, and carry out more than 17million tests.
Our size, scale and influence could offer the opportunities on bank to working that works around your lifestyle. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome all applications irrespective of age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, race or religion.