Job summary
A full time Decontamination Technician is required to work as part of a dedicated and hard-working team in the decontamination and reprocessing of flexible endoscopes within the CSSD Endoscopy Cell at UHCW NHS Trust.
If you are flexible, organised and have a keen eye for detail, come and join the team that keeps endoscopy services in main theatres running throughout the year. Previous experience would be an advantage but full training will be given.
Main duties of the job
To take responsibility for the day to day running and maintenance of the decontamination area, ensuring all flexible endoscopes and accessories are cleaned, disinfected and appropriately tracked using the electronic tracking system in accordance with national and local guidelines.
The ideal candidates will:
- Be diligent in their work and willing to work hard
- Have an excellent eye for detail
- Possess the ability to focus and avoid distractions
- Be team players but also confident working on their own initiative
- Be confident in closely following specific work instructions once trained
The post holder will be required to work flexibly across a six day rota to include Saturdays and three other weekdays.
About us
University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust, rated as Good by the Care Quality Commission, is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the UK.
We are extremely proud of our employees across our hospital sites, with high quality patient care at the heart of everything we do.
Boasting some of the most modern facilities in Western Europe, the Trust is renowned for being at the forefront of research and innovation as part of its blossoming reputation as a worldwide leader in healthcare.
We are proud to be recognised as a Pathway to Excellence designated organisation - please click the link for further details about this prestigious award. Pathway To Excellence - University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire (uhcw.nhs.uk)
By joining our exciting journey, you will form part of a passionate, talented team and will be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities. There has never been a better time to join our team.
The Trust is committed to building an organisation that makes full use of the talents, skills, experience, and different perspectives available in our diverse society. We want everyone to feel they are respected, valued, can achieve their potential and receive the most appropriate and relevant care. We will create an environment where the equality and human rights principles of fairness, respect, equality, dignity and autonomy are promoted and are part of the organisation's core values.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Endoscopy Cell in CSSD is brand new, with state of the art Endoscope Washer Disinfectors, Drying Cabinets and Packing technology. The small team works well together to fulfil a flexible day shift and provides a world class service to our clinical colleagues.
Detailed job responsibilities
- Responsible for ensuring endoscope washer disinfectors (EWD) have completed a self disinfection cycle prior to use each morning.
- Responsible for maintaining accurate electronic or manual traceability records for all flexible endoscopes and accessories.
- Carry out basic maintenance on the EWDs and drying cabinets including daily and weekly testing of water samples for total viable count (TVC), water hardness and conductivity and reporting any anomalies to the endoscopy management team.
- Take action to identify any potential sources of contamination to water supplies in the decontamination areas.
- Adhere to, and maintain, strict decontamination and infection control and prevention regimes.
- Liaise with relevant personnel to ensure Rinse Assure systems are maintained according to manufacturer and national guidelines.
- Identify and process endoscopes required in accordance with national and local guidance.
- Identify, record, and report any equipment faults to manufacturers, suppliers and management team ensuring safe practice is maintained at all times for patients and colleagues.
- Take personal responsibility for protection from bodily fluids during the decontamination process including the correct use of PPE.
- Adhere to Health and Safety at Work act and Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) guidance at all times to ensure safe practice in the decontamination areas.
- Correctly store and maintain stock levels of chemicals, disinfectants, cleaning products and accessories used within the decontamination process.
- Handle chemicals according to Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) guidance
- Maintain accurate records for all decontamination equipment, including maintenance, repairs.
- Participate in internal and external audits of the decontamination area.
- Support all staff in the decontamination areas working with the endoscopy management team to ensure all staff maintain the standards.
- To attend or complete the Trust Mandatory training programme on ESR and participate in other training and development activities as required.
- Effectively communicate operational issues with other members of the endoscopy team using departmental routes of communication and promote teamwork between all areas.
- Follow Trust and Departmental policies, procedures and guidelines.
- Undertake any training required for the post including external, accredited training as required.
- Cover the work of colleagues during periods of absence or peak workload.
- Staff may be expected to flex between Endoscopy Cell and CSSD duties depending on relative workloads and to assist with emergency cover, where fully trained and competent.
- Staff may be expected to flex between CSSD Endoscopy Cell, Main Endoscopy and Rugby St Cross Endoscopy to assist with emergency cover, where fully trained and competent.
- In the event of a Major Incident Alert, all staff may be required to attend work due to the nature of the service we provide within UHCW NHS Trust
- Follow all Trust and Departmental policies, procedures and guidelines.
- Promote the Departmental objectives of UHCW NHS Trust CSSD Endoscopy Cell
- Undertake any other duties as requested by the CSSD Endoscopy management team / Trust Decontamination Lead, which are both within the scope of the post and the demonstrated competency of the post holder.
For further details please see the attached job description.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Endoscopy Cell in CSSD is brand new, with state of the art Endoscope Washer Disinfectors, Drying Cabinets and Packing technology. The small team works well together to fulfil a flexible day shift and provides a world class service to our clinical colleagues.
Detailed job responsibilities
- Responsible for ensuring endoscope washer disinfectors (EWD) have completed a self disinfection cycle prior to use each morning.
- Responsible for maintaining accurate electronic or manual traceability records for all flexible endoscopes and accessories.
- Carry out basic maintenance on the EWDs and drying cabinets including daily and weekly testing of water samples for total viable count (TVC), water hardness and conductivity and reporting any anomalies to the endoscopy management team.
- Take action to identify any potential sources of contamination to water supplies in the decontamination areas.
- Adhere to, and maintain, strict decontamination and infection control and prevention regimes.
- Liaise with relevant personnel to ensure Rinse Assure systems are maintained according to manufacturer and national guidelines.
- Identify and process endoscopes required in accordance with national and local guidance.
- Identify, record, and report any equipment faults to manufacturers, suppliers and management team ensuring safe practice is maintained at all times for patients and colleagues.
- Take personal responsibility for protection from bodily fluids during the decontamination process including the correct use of PPE.
- Adhere to Health and Safety at Work act and Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) guidance at all times to ensure safe practice in the decontamination areas.
- Correctly store and maintain stock levels of chemicals, disinfectants, cleaning products and accessories used within the decontamination process.
- Handle chemicals according to Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) guidance
- Maintain accurate records for all decontamination equipment, including maintenance, repairs.
- Participate in internal and external audits of the decontamination area.
- Support all staff in the decontamination areas working with the endoscopy management team to ensure all staff maintain the standards.
- To attend or complete the Trust Mandatory training programme on ESR and participate in other training and development activities as required.
- Effectively communicate operational issues with other members of the endoscopy team using departmental routes of communication and promote teamwork between all areas.
- Follow Trust and Departmental policies, procedures and guidelines.
- Undertake any training required for the post including external, accredited training as required.
- Cover the work of colleagues during periods of absence or peak workload.
- Staff may be expected to flex between Endoscopy Cell and CSSD duties depending on relative workloads and to assist with emergency cover, where fully trained and competent.
- Staff may be expected to flex between CSSD Endoscopy Cell, Main Endoscopy and Rugby St Cross Endoscopy to assist with emergency cover, where fully trained and competent.
- In the event of a Major Incident Alert, all staff may be required to attend work due to the nature of the service we provide within UHCW NHS Trust
- Follow all Trust and Departmental policies, procedures and guidelines.
- Promote the Departmental objectives of UHCW NHS Trust CSSD Endoscopy Cell
- Undertake any other duties as requested by the CSSD Endoscopy management team / Trust Decontamination Lead, which are both within the scope of the post and the demonstrated competency of the post holder.
For further details please see the attached job description.
Person Specification
Quaification / Training
Essential
Desirable
Experience
Essential
Desirable
Knowledge
Essential
Desirable
Skills and Abilities
Essential
Person Specification
Quaification / Training
Essential
Desirable
Experience
Essential
Desirable
Knowledge
Essential
Desirable
Skills and Abilities
Essential
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such 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.
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).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such 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.
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).
