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Job summary

Main area
Endoscopy
Grade
Band 3
Contract
Permanent
Hours
  • Full time
  • Part time
37.5 hours per week (Various Hours)
Job ref
050-ACS061-0125-A
Employer
Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board
Employer type
NHS
Site
Wrexham Maelor Hospital
Town
Wrexham
Salary
£24,625 - £26,060 per annum, pro rata
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
16/04/2025 23:59

Employer heading

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board logo

Decontamination Technician/HCA

Band 3

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 2 and 3 to reflect the incorporation of the top up to the living wage of £12.60 per hour - £24,638 per annum.

 This temporary top up will be in place until the annual pay uplift for 2025/26 is confirmed

 

Job overview

We are delighted, due to relocation and expansion of the Endoscopy Decontamination unit on the Wrexham Maelor Site, to move to a 7-day service and increase our staffing to reflect this.

We are seeking dedicated and detail-orientated Technicians to join our Endoscopy team. In this key role, you will be responsible for ensuring the safe, efficient and complaint decontamination of Endoscopy equipment, supporting the delivery of high quality patient care. If you are passionate about infection prevention and medical equipment safety this is an excellent opportunity to join a dynamic and supportive team.

Previous experience in a decontamination, or healthcare related role is desirable, but not essential.

 

Main duties of the job

To work within the decontamination unit and occasional rotation on to the Endoscopy unit.

To perform all the functions of a band 3 endoscopy technician whilst offering support, training and problem solving skills to the day to day running of the decontamination unit.

To assist, under supervision, in the delivery of nursing care in liaison with the multi  - disciplinary team.

To maintain own personal development with support from department Lead nurse for Decontamination and Endoscopy Senior Sister.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

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

Education and Training

Essential criteria
  • NVQ 3 or working towards

Work Experience

Essential criteria
  • Able to work under pressure within a demanding environment
Desirable criteria
  • Endoscopy Decontamination experience

Knowledge and Understanding

Essential criteria
  • Current professional issues
Desirable criteria
  • JAG/GRS understanding

Personal Attributes

Essential criteria
  • Presentable appearance Polite manner Good interpersonal skills Ability to work independently within own sphere of competence

Further criteria

Essential criteria
  • Flexibility with working hours Must be able to withstand prolonged periods standing as due to the nature of the tasks no seating is available

Job Related Skills and Abilities

Essential criteria
  • Work well within a team Ability to prioritise own work Good decision making skills Professional attitude Accurate documentation Excellent written and verbal English skills Ability to communicate well with multi-disciplinary teams and users of the service Will need to be observant and dextrous as attention to detail is essential. Quick learner with technical aptitude. IT skills
Desirable criteria
  • Ability to speak Welsh

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Working ForwardApprenticeships logoDisability confident leaderStonewall Top 100Stop Smoking Wales is the NHS Smoking Cessation Service in WalesMindful employer.  Being positive about mental health.hyderus o ran anableddTime to changeStonewall Top 100 EmployersCore principles

Applicant requirements

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Welsh language skills are desirable

Documents to download

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Linda Jesson
Job title
Senior Sister
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
03000 857720
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