Job summary
- Main area
- Endoscopy
- Grade
- Band 2
- Contract
- Permanent: 37.5 hours per week
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Hours are to be worked over a 7 day period within any one week. Starting from 8am up to 8pm throughout the week. Weekends from 8am up to 6/7pm)
- Job ref
- *349-WTWA-6305668
- Employer
- Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Wythenshawe Hospital
- Town
- Manchester
- Salary
- £22,383 p.a pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 29/07/2024 23:59
Employer heading
Endoscope Technician Band 2
Band 2
Job overview
The Decontamination Team at Wythenshawe Hospital are looking for an Endoscope Technician. This position would require someone who is flexible (change of working shift at short notice)
Previous applicants do not apply
As a band 2 Endoscope Technician, you will be part of a team that provides an important service across the full site at Wythenshawe Hospital.
The skills you will learn will enable you to ensure that patients have safe Endoscope procedures. (Decontaminating at the highest standards)
The Unit has recently been awarded JAG accreditation for the 3rd consecutive year running. This award for is presented for the units excellent standards.
Main duties of the job
Unit working hours are : in-between 8am-8pm, also may be asked to work some evenings throughout the working week.
Weekend hours from 8am -6pm (Saturday and Sunday)
Working 30 hours per week
PLEASE NOTE: You will have no patient contact at any time.
You will provide the care, manual cleaning, decontamination of endoscopes and be able to operate endoscope washers used in the reprocessing cycle, as well as supporting the transfer of endoscopes and accessories across the Wythenshawe site.
Ideally you will hold valid Endoscope Decontamination certificates, or will have had previous experience of working in a cleaning & decontamination role, although this is not essential. You will have good attention to detail and an eagerness and ability to learn.
In return we will provide a comprehensive induction programme and you will be appraised every 6 months with a view to developing knowledge and additional skills where appropriate.
Please Note: Full training will be provided in -house until fully competent.
Once fully competent, you will be required to work towards Healthcare Science Assistant Level 2 qualification. The training will take place on the Decontamination Unit within the Unit.
Always subject to change on appointment as written in contracted working hours.
Working for our organisation
As a Decontamination Technician you will be a key member of the team that provides a vital service for the reprocessing of all types of Endoscopes for use in all various departments across Wythenshawe hospital such as the Endoscopy, Urology, Bronchoscopy, ENT outpatients clinics and other internal departments which use Endoscopes for patient’s procedures.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
- To undertake, under the direction and supervision of the Unit Manager, the care and cleaning of endoscopy equipment in the Central Decontamination Unit.
- To undertake the manual cleaning and process of all different types of Endoscopes from around the trust.
- Communication both verbal and non-verbal is a key skill required for this role.
- To provide clerical support as required ensuring the efficient and effective running of the department at all times.
Person specification
Education & Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Good basic education
- Basic skills in literacy and numercy
Desirable criteria
- NVQ Level 2
Skills
Essential criteria
- Good communication skills
- Able to work along side others and follow instruction
- Ability to cope with variable workload
- Ability to concentrate
Desirable criteria
- Computer skills
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Debbie Cope
- Job title
- Unit Line Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 0161 291 5735
- Additional information
For further details contact:
Assistant Manager- Email: [email protected]
Phone: 0161 291 5735/4008
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