Job summary
Employer heading
Decontamination Technician
Band 2
If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales . Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and ‘Proud to Lead’ competence framework.
Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the “Disability Confident Employer” scheme. We also offer a number of family-friendly benefits, including work-life balance policies.
Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.
Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.
Please be advised that there is a temporary top up for Bands 1,2 and 3 to reflect the incorporation of the top up to the living wage of £12 per hour - £23,465 per annum. This temporary top up will be in place until the annual pay uplift for 2024/25 is confirmed
Job overview
An opportunity has arisen for the Post of Decontamination Technician at the Endoscopy Unit here at Ysbyty Gwynedd (Band 2). The successful candidate will responsible for ensuring the safe and efficient decontamination of flexible endoscopes. We are looking for an Endoscopy Decontamination Technician to carry out the collection, receipt, disassembly, cleaning, disinfection, reassembly, packing and delivering of reusable medical Endoscopes within the Endoscopy Unit and other Services. Decontamination experience is essential for this post.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Main duties of the job
- To maintain and protect confidential information relating to patients.
- To establish and maintain good working relationships with members of the multi-disciplinary team.
- Maintain a clean environment throughout the Gastroenterology Unit.
- Ensure that all endoscopy equipment being used is decontaminated in accordance with national, local and manufacturer’s guidelines and
report any faults immediately. - Ensure Health and Safety measures are implemented at all times.
Working for our organisation
If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales . Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and ‘Proud to Lead’ competence framework.
Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the “Disability Confident Employer” scheme.
Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.
Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click “Apply now” to view in Trac.
Person specification
Decontamination experience in Endoscopy
Essential criteria
- Experience in Endoscopy Decontamination
Desirable criteria
- AWENcf competency Level 4
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- AWENcf Level 4
Applicant requirements
Welsh language skills are desirable
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Nicky Jones/ Jess Vicars
- Job title
- Endoscopy Unit Manager/ Deputy Unit Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01248 384151
- Additional information
Nicky Jones
Endoscopy Unit Manager
01248 384151
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