Job summary
Decontamination Technician
37.5 hours per week
Permanent
Closing Date: 20th February 2026
Interview date: TBC
**This post may close early due to high numbers of applications, so you are advised to apply promptly. **
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Main duties of the job
There is an exciting opportunity to join our JAG accredited Endoscopy unit. The endoscopy unit is a fast-paced area with 4 procedure rooms.We undertake diagnostic and therapeutic procedures (upper GI, lower GI, and respiratory procedures).
You will be responsible for working in the Endoscopy Decontamination room. You will adhere to strict IPC and JAG guidelines whilst decontaminating endoscopes, using AEDs and drying cabinets. You will be responsible for liaising with internal and external authorised persons. The role includes, ensuring paperwork is completed, inclusive of daily/weekly logbooks and traceability of scopes.
The role will be to provide and support training for other members of staff working alongside you in Decontamination, working to JAG and unit standards.
About us
Here at George Eliot our vision to'excel at patient care' takes centre stage. An ever evolving clinically-led acute service provider we are on a journey to continually provide high quality, safe and responsive services delivered by inspiring, friendly and compassionate staff who share our corporate values which underpin everything we do. Our values are not just words on a piece of paper, they bond us together, reflect our ambition and shape who we are:
Effective Open Communication
excellence and safety in everything we do
Challenge but support
Expect respect and dignity
Local health that inspires confidence
Benefits: On-site nursery, 27 days minimum annual leave plus bank holidays, cycle to work scheme, flexible working, in house training and development, buying and selling of annual leave, subsidised restaurant, tranquillity garden and generous subsidised on-site parking.
If you are applying for a Domestic Assistant or Health Care Assistant role you may be eligible for the refer a friend scheme - find out more here: https://www.geh.nhs.uk/about-us/people-and-workforce/vacancies/refer-friend-scheme
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To ensure the safety of all patients undergoing endoscopy by ensuring efficiency of all decontamination processes through sound management of equipment and training in decontamination in accordance with national and local guidelines.
- To take responsibility for the 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 post holder will be required to maintain skills required to fulfil on call duties.
For a full comprehensive list of main responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to job description and personal specification attached.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To ensure the safety of all patients undergoing endoscopy by ensuring efficiency of all decontamination processes through sound management of equipment and training in decontamination in accordance with national and local guidelines.
- To take responsibility for the 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 post holder will be required to maintain skills required to fulfil on call duties.
For a full comprehensive list of main responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to job description and personal specification attached.
Person Specification
Experience & Knowledge
Essential
- Experience of working in a healthcare environment (at least six months experience)
- Ability to understand the importance of confidentiality and to maintain confidentiality at all times
- Demonstrates good interpersonal skills
- Able to communicate clearly, verbally and written
- Acute hospital healthcare experience
Desirable
- Has an understanding/awareness of the Data Protection Act
- Has an understanding of basic health care requirements
- Has an understanding of infection prevention within a care setting
Qualifications & Professional Training
Essential
- GCSE in English and Maths
- Functional Skills Numeracy, Literacy, Communication Level 1
Desirable
- Level 2 QCF/NVQ Health & Social Care
- Level 2 QCF/NVQ Clinical Healthcare Support
- Basic IT Skills.
- Functional Skills Numeracy, Literacy, Communication Level 2
Skills & Ability
Essential
- Good verbal/communication skills - ability to articulate to internal and external team members
- Have the ability to deal with members of the public from many diverse groups
- Good telephone manner
- To be able to assist patients to move using appropriate aids on a frequent basis
- To be able to transport patients using wheelchair/trolley or bed on a frequent basis. This will occur for short periods frequently throughout a normal shift and will require moderate effort
- Frequently be able to deal with patients and relatives during distressful situations.
- Willingness to learn new skills and apply in the workplace
- To deal with competing demands for attention with frequent interruptions
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Good communication skills
- Engage in continuous professional development
- Ability to form positive working relationships
- Ability to remain calm under a range of circumstances
- Adaptable
- Ability to give out instructions accurately
- Ability to lead and work as part of a team
- Flexibility to work as required in emergency to meet the needs of the service
Person Specification
Experience & Knowledge
Essential
- Experience of working in a healthcare environment (at least six months experience)
- Ability to understand the importance of confidentiality and to maintain confidentiality at all times
- Demonstrates good interpersonal skills
- Able to communicate clearly, verbally and written
- Acute hospital healthcare experience
Desirable
- Has an understanding/awareness of the Data Protection Act
- Has an understanding of basic health care requirements
- Has an understanding of infection prevention within a care setting
Qualifications & Professional Training
Essential
- GCSE in English and Maths
- Functional Skills Numeracy, Literacy, Communication Level 1
Desirable
- Level 2 QCF/NVQ Health & Social Care
- Level 2 QCF/NVQ Clinical Healthcare Support
- Basic IT Skills.
- Functional Skills Numeracy, Literacy, Communication Level 2
Skills & Ability
Essential
- Good verbal/communication skills - ability to articulate to internal and external team members
- Have the ability to deal with members of the public from many diverse groups
- Good telephone manner
- To be able to assist patients to move using appropriate aids on a frequent basis
- To be able to transport patients using wheelchair/trolley or bed on a frequent basis. This will occur for short periods frequently throughout a normal shift and will require moderate effort
- Frequently be able to deal with patients and relatives during distressful situations.
- Willingness to learn new skills and apply in the workplace
- To deal with competing demands for attention with frequent interruptions
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Good communication skills
- Engage in continuous professional development
- Ability to form positive working relationships
- Ability to remain calm under a range of circumstances
- Adaptable
- Ability to give out instructions accurately
- Ability to lead and work as part of a team
- Flexibility to work as required in emergency to meet the needs of the service
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).
