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Job summary

Main area
Surgical Outpatients
Grade
Band 3
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Full time - 37.5 hours per week
Job ref
050-ACS422-0624
Employer
Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board
Employer type
NHS
Site
Wrexham Maelor Hospital
Town
Wrexham
Salary
£23,159 - £24,701 per annum
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
04/07/2024 23:59

Employer heading

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board logo

Senior Decontamination Technician

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 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 Senior Decontamination Technician at the Main Outpatient Dept here at Wrexham Maelor Hospital.

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 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 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

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

Apply online now

Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Catherine Williams
Job title
Senior Senior Sister
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
03000 848432
Additional information

Mrs Sharon Ellis

PA to the Surgical Matrons

Tel:  03000  847427

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