Job vacancy: Endoscope Decontamination Technician, Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, Ormskirk

Job summary

Main area

Decontamination

Grade

NHS AfC: Band 2

Contract

Permanent

Hours

Full time
Part time

37.5 hours per week (Service hours are Monday to Friday (8am-6pm))

Job ref

409-6484281-B

Employer: Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Employer type: NHS
Site: Ormskirk District General hospital
Town: Ormskirk
Salary: £23,615 Per annum
Salary period: Yearly
Closing: 25/11/2024 23:59

Endoscope Decontamination Technician

NHS AfC: Band 2

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Detailed job description and main responsibilities

KEY DUTIES

To undertake the complete cycle of endoscope decontamination
This includes the visual inspection, manual cleaning, processing in an automatic endoscope reprocessor, storing, tracking, and tracing and collection and delivery of all flexible scopes used in the Trust
To work within the designated area, ensuring that agreed standards are achieved
To implement the correct method of decontamination of the endoscopes in accordance with the manufacturers instructions and protocols as issued by the department
To use Endoscope Washer Disinfector (EWD) safely and correctly, Drying Cabinets and all other associated equipment as per manufacturers’ instructions
To work within COSHH Regulations in respect of substances used, comply with departmental procedures for use of PPE and be competent in dealing with spillages of chemicals
To assist with all relevant tests required on endoscopes, washer disinfectors and associated equipment as per departmental protocol
To understand how to escalate any problems or emergency relating to decontamination equipment to the supervisor or manager
To ensure all necessary documentation concerning the decontamination of each endoscope (tracking and tracing) is completed effectively and efficiently and in accordance with the departmental procedure (electronic and paper systems
Understand any non-conformities or deficiencies that may occur in the decontamination process and inform the line manager of such
Establish and maintain effective communication links within the Multi-disciplinary Team
Participate in Department and Trust wide audits when requested by the Decontamination Manager/ Supervisors and support the introduction of any changes in practice shown to improve standards
To keep, where necessary, reliable and accurate records relating to decontamination
To support departmental workloads by taking part in a flexible rota
Report any faults discovered on individual endoscope operation (failures) to supervisor or senior technician
Undertake training and education as required to keep up to date with best practice
Follow direction from the supervisor/ senior technician but be able to work alone and use own initiative as required and where appropriate

CLINICAL & PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Adhere to relevant Code of Practice for Decontamination
Maintain standards of decontamination consistent with current best practice and legislation

ADMINISTRATIVE RESPONSIBILITIES

Ensure all records relating to decontamination are completed and maintained as relevant to the post

TEACHING & TRAINING RESPONSIBILITIES

Have responsibility for their own personal development by taking part in any training as relevant to their role
Maintain competency

FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY

Have some awareness of the Decontamination units’ budgets and assist in providing a value for money service by ensuring all equipment is used in an appropriate manner and items are not wasted.

Please see Job Description and Person Specification attached.

Proposed Interview date: TBC

Please be aware this vacancy may close early if a sufficient number of applicants is reached.

Person specification

Knowledge and Experience

Essential criteria

Ability to work in a fast-paced busy department
Previous decontamination knowledge and experience
Flexible approach to work schedule to meet the needs of the service

Skills

Essential criteria

Good communication skills
Good team-working skills
IT Literate

Qualifications

Essential criteria

Educated to GCSE Level or Equivalent Qualification/experience

Thank you for considering an application to work for Mersey West Lancashire NHS Trust. You are part of an exciting and forward-thinking NHS Trust who are one of the best places to work for in England.

Given sometimes we receive a high volume of applications to work for us, please be aware, that we may close a vacancy earlier than stated should a sufficient number of applications be received from which a shortlist can be confirmed. Therefore, you are advised to apply at your earliest convenience.

The Trust may contact you during the recruitment process for your feedback on your experience. We always aim for continuous improvement in our practice.

Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

We actively cultivate a professional environment of fairness, equality, dignity, and respect for all individuals. We welcome individuals from all backgrounds and value the unique skills, perspective and experience you bring. We are grounded in the belief that diversity enhances our collective strength, fostering innovation and excellence within our workforce. We welcome all applications irrespective of people’s race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion/belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity and in particular those from under- represented groups.

As a Disability Confident Leader, we commit to offering an interview to all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the job (the essential criteria) listed in the personal specification. If you wish to apply under this Guaranteed Interview Scheme, please indicate this on the online application form.

If you are having difficulty completing an online application, or require any disability reasonable adjustments, to the application process, please contact [email protected]

We also commit to offering an interview to all armed forces veterans who meet the minimum criteria for the job (the essential criteria) listed in the personal specification. If you wish to apply under this Guaranteed Interview Scheme, please indicate this on the online application form.

The Trust operates anonymous shortlisting where no personal information about you, including your name or personal details are shared with the recruiting manager. No equality information is shared at any time during the recruitment process with the recruiting manager or other people involved in the decision-making process.

The equality monitoring information you provide is used in the following situations: to review our recruitment practices; where a job is limited to a specific person to verify their eligibility to apply; and to offer disability reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Following the recent update on UK immigration policy for those on a Health and Care Visa or Skilled Worker Visa, please click here to check your eligibility before applying for this post as we may be unable to provide sponsorship.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

If this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Please note if applicable, applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costs are deducted from salary following appointment.

If you have not already done so, you are therefore encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service to which a small annual fee of £13 per year applies.

Flexible Working

We actively support flexible working patterns throughout MWL. Changes made to the NHS Terms and Conditions of Service Handbook mean that:

· All employees have the right to request flexible working from day one of employment.

· There is no limit on the number of requests they can make.

· Employees have the right to make requests, have them considered, regardless of the reason.

At Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, we will consider requests for flexible working. We would also encourage you to also discuss flexible working options at interview stage.

Working for Team MWL

Staff recognition is especially important to us; as well as performance reviews and appraisals, we recognise staff through Employee of the month. Along with supporting you to achieve your career goals we offer a generous pension scheme, unsocial hours payments (where applicable), 27 days annual leave on commencement (pro rata) and access to a range of NHS discounts. Our Staff Health and Wellbeing programme offer a variety of services.

The Trust is a non-smoking across all our sites. Failure to follow this rule could lead to disciplinary action. For more information, see the Smoke Free NHS website

You must ensure that your application, including personal statements and behaviour examples, are truthful and factually accurate. Please note plagiarism can include presenting the ideas and experience of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own.

The Trust will not accept applications which are found to be AI generated.

Additional Information

Before applying, we encourage you to review the Trusts Values and Behaviours which are We are KIND, We are OPEN, We are INCLUSIVE, which can be found here.

An applicant guide to help and support you with your application and what to expect during your recruitment journey can be accessed in the supporting documents.

Good luck with your application. We hope to welcome you to Team MWL very soon.