Endoscopy Decontamination Technician

The Royal Free NHS Foundation Trust has the largest NHS decontamination facility in the UK, which is based in Enfield. We have 2 positions available for an Endoscopy Decontamination Technician working pattern 1 position Monday to Friday 14:00 to 22:00. 1 position Wednesday to Sunday 14:00 to 22:00.

• Please state on your application the shift that you are applying for
The hours are 37.5 a week but flexibility is a must for this role. You will receive an enhancement of pay for working unsocial hours and weekends. The unit has the capacity to process 14 million surgical instruments and 140,000 flexible endoscopes a year and we provide a service to NHS and Private Hospitals. You will be a valued member of the team assisting our clinical colleagues by providing them with decontaminated flexible endoscopes to enable them to care for patients.
• Please note that the advert may close earlier than stated if a high number of applications are recieved.
Main duties of the job The role of the Endoscopy Decontamination Technician is to assist in the day-to-day reprocessing (decontamination) of flexible endoscopes required for clinical use. Decontamination Technicians are expected to follow demonstrated training and work instructions to ensure production is to a high standard. Following appropriate training and assessment undertake all assigned duties pertaining to the reprocessing (decontamination - cleaning, disinfection packing / storage) of flexible endoscopes of varying descriptions and types.

Education Essential
• Numeracy
• Literacy
Desirable
• NVQ/TVQ Decon
• IT Literate
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 & Aptitudes Essential
• Attention to detail
• Work to deadlines
• Follow routine and procedures
• Be able to plan and prioritize
Personal Qualities Essential
• Work with minimal supervison
• Team worker
Others Essential
• Able to work flexible shifts
• Able to work in all areas of the department - including distribution of stock
Royal Free World Class Values Essential
• Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust values
Person Specification Education Essential
• Numeracy
• Literacy
Desirable
• NVQ/TVQ Decon
• IT Literate
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 & Aptitudes Essential
• Attention to detail
• Work to deadlines
• Follow routine and procedures
• Be able to plan and prioritize
Personal Qualities Essential
• Work with minimal supervison
• Team worker
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 offer you unrivalled career opportunities and a forward-thinking approach to working that works around your lifestyle. From flexible hours and generous benefits to next level training, we make it easier to take your career to the top