Decontamination Technician

The centralised decontamination unit is looking for an enthusiastic and flexible team member to assist in the decontamination and delivery of endoscopes to our user areas within the hospital., In return you will work in a friendly supportive team and be given an induction period which will train you to work within the controlled systems, processes and guidelines in the unit., The Endoscopy Decontamination Unit decontaminates all clinical and medical devices which can be reprocessed. The functions of the department are undertaken with adherence to the Quality Management System ISO 13485 2012/2016 and compliance with Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust policies and procedures.

• To decontaminate and supply Endoscopes to departments within Blackpool Victoria Hospital
• Work to deadlines, assuring the quality and safe use of all instruments and of all equipment that is prepared, prior to decontamination for all user groups
• Ensure compliance with required standards, documented procedures and work instructions
• Support the Vision and Values of the Trust
  
  The successful candidate will enjoy a challenge and be team orientated but able to work on their own initiative.
  
  Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is ideally situated just a forty five minute drive from Manchester. The Trust provides services to the 440,000 residents of Blackpool, Fylde & Wyre and North Lancashire, as well as specialist tertiary care for Cardiac and Haematology patients.
As one of the United Kingdom's largest coastal resort, Blackpool has plenty to offer its residents -it's not just a good place to work; it's a great place to live. In addition to its bustling centre and historic seafront, the town is world famous for its many attractions, including the famous Blackpool Tower. Blackpool also offers a number of scenic cycling routes round our local parks and across the surrounding countryside, as well as boasting panoramic views of the coast on its picturesque Promenade. Further afield, Blackpool also benefits from less than three-hour connections via rail to Edinburgh in the north and London in the south.