Job summary
Full Time
team leader decontamination technician
endoscopy unit
To ensure that the day-to-day management running of the decontamination room is, carried out effectively and efficiently in order to ensure equipment is cleaned to high standard. Work with a team and mange to provide care for patients in conjunction with trained qualified nurses and healthcare assistants. Maintain a safe working environment and responsible for the ongoing of the maintenance of equipment, testing of new equipment and ensuring all equipment serviced to high standard.
Main duties of the job
To ensure that all procedures are followed.
To ensure all equipment is kept to high standard and endoscopes are process and endoscopic equipment in line with British Society of Gastroenterology, medical Devices agency, CFPP01-01 guidelines and trust policies and manufacture guidelines.
To liaise and communicate with Endoscopy Sister on a daily basis on any problems with decontamination equipment/process that may affect the smooth running of the Endoscopy list,
To liaise with Infection Control Department and Decontamination Lead as required.
To check all manufacturer's instructions before new items are taken into the systemContinually keep and maintain accurate records of all equipment testing in accordance with CFPP-01-01.Organise staff rotas monthly, return to works and manage annual leave and escalate to the Endoscopy Sister.Work with endoscopy sister for recruitment and retention.
Ensure all policies and procedures are up to date and adhered to at all time.
Monitor new staff training programme and ensure this is completed by new staff members.
Brief staff of any changes or issues at the huddle daily and unit meetings.
Assist with Health & Safety audits and COSSH assessments on a quarterly basis.
About us
Northampton General Hospital is one of the largest employers in the area and we are on an exciting journey. All of our divisions are committed to doing things better, with more efficiency as we update, modernise, and advance. We have also entered into a Group Model with neighbouring Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and become University Hospitals of Northamptonshire.
Our Excellence Values
Compassion
Accountability
Respect
Integrity
Courage
We want to recruit the best people to deliver our services across the University Hospitals of Northamptonshire and help to unleash everyone's full potential. As an organisation, we value how we communicate and promote our vacancies to all communities.
The Hospital Group encourages applications from people who identify from all protected groups, especially those from BAME, Disabled and LGBTQ+ backgrounds as these are underrepresented in our hospitals.
We understand that we need to work with colleagues from diverse backgrounds and make sure the environment they work in is inclusive and collaborative.
We have active Networks that promote and support colleagues from all backgrounds.This ensures everyone feels supported and has a sense of belonging working for Kettering and Northampton General Hospitals.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To ensure that all procedures are followed.
To ensure all equipment is kept to high standard and endoscopes are process and endoscopic equipment in line with British Society of Gastroenterology, medical Devices agency, CFPP01-01 guidelines and trust policies and manufacture guidelines.
To liaise and communicate with Endoscopy Sister on a daily basis on any problems with decontamination equipment/process that may affect the smooth running of the Endoscopy list,
To liaise with Infection Control Department and Decontamination Lead as required.
To check all manufacturers instructions before new items are taken into the system
To promote a pleasant working environment and team work amongst staff
Manage work flow and staff issues on a daily basis.
Continually keep and maintain accurate records of all equipment testing in accordance with CFPP-01-01.
Ensure all daily and weekly checks are completed on all equipment.
Ensure stock rotation, stock is order and within stock levels maintain within the budget.
Ensure all service and validation of the AER are completed in a timely manner and service report available and signed off.
Maintain orderly filing systems for maintenance checks, service contracts, weekly testing results, individual endoscopes service and repair information.
Organise staff rotas monthly, return to works and manage annual leave and escalate to the Endoscopy Sister.
Work with endoscopy sister for recruitment and retention.
Ensure all policies and procedures are up to date and adhered to at all time.
Deliver training for all staff as appropriate.Monitor new staff training programme and ensure this is completed by new staff members.
Brief staff of any changes or issues at the huddle daily and unit meetings.
Assist with Health & Safety audits and COSSH assessments on a quarterly basis.
Continually monitor standards within the endoscopy decontamination area to ensure joint Advisory standards are met
Identify risk areas and report to Endoscopy Sister.
Ensure all staff takes personal responsibility for protection from bodily fluids during the decontamination process.
Communicate with all staff during meetings any updates in practices.
To carry out any other duties specified by the manager.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To ensure that all procedures are followed.
To ensure all equipment is kept to high standard and endoscopes are process and endoscopic equipment in line with British Society of Gastroenterology, medical Devices agency, CFPP01-01 guidelines and trust policies and manufacture guidelines.
To liaise and communicate with Endoscopy Sister on a daily basis on any problems with decontamination equipment/process that may affect the smooth running of the Endoscopy list,
To liaise with Infection Control Department and Decontamination Lead as required.
To check all manufacturers instructions before new items are taken into the system
To promote a pleasant working environment and team work amongst staff
Manage work flow and staff issues on a daily basis.
Continually keep and maintain accurate records of all equipment testing in accordance with CFPP-01-01.
Ensure all daily and weekly checks are completed on all equipment.
Ensure stock rotation, stock is order and within stock levels maintain within the budget.
Ensure all service and validation of the AER are completed in a timely manner and service report available and signed off.
Maintain orderly filing systems for maintenance checks, service contracts, weekly testing results, individual endoscopes service and repair information.
Organise staff rotas monthly, return to works and manage annual leave and escalate to the Endoscopy Sister.
Work with endoscopy sister for recruitment and retention.
Ensure all policies and procedures are up to date and adhered to at all time.
Deliver training for all staff as appropriate.Monitor new staff training programme and ensure this is completed by new staff members.
Brief staff of any changes or issues at the huddle daily and unit meetings.
Assist with Health & Safety audits and COSSH assessments on a quarterly basis.
Continually monitor standards within the endoscopy decontamination area to ensure joint Advisory standards are met
Identify risk areas and report to Endoscopy Sister.
Ensure all staff takes personal responsibility for protection from bodily fluids during the decontamination process.
Communicate with all staff during meetings any updates in practices.
To carry out any other duties specified by the manager.
Person Specification
Educations, Training and Qualifications
Essential
- Good basic standard of education Minimum 1 year at decontamination assistant.
- NVQ level 3 or NVQ4 working towards.
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Relevant experience within endoscopy decontamination.
- Able to manage decontamination room unsupervised.
- Up to date with current Control of Substances Hazardous to health (COSHH) and health and safety regulations.
Desirable
- Mentorship skills.
- Evidence of independent organisational skills.
- Word processing skills.
Skills
Essential
- Able to communicate effectively with people from varied social, cultural and professional backgrounds.
- Good written and verbal skills, able to work well within a multidisciplinary team.
- Willingness to undertake further training, courses and development demonstrate ability to educate others and willingness to undertake role of mentor.
- Good record of fitness and attendance.
- Basic IT skills.
Desirable
- Experience in providing training for staffing.
Key Competencies/Personal Qualities and Attributes
Essential
- Be able to support a team.
- Able to develop and maintain meaningful and professional relationships .
- Motivated and eager to learn new skills.
- Flexible and adaptable to change.
- Has a caring approach able to show compassion and empathy.
- Excellent communication skills.
Desirable
- Calm under pressure.
- Good interpersonal skills.
Person Specification
Educations, Training and Qualifications
Essential
- Good basic standard of education Minimum 1 year at decontamination assistant.
- NVQ level 3 or NVQ4 working towards.
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Relevant experience within endoscopy decontamination.
- Able to manage decontamination room unsupervised.
- Up to date with current Control of Substances Hazardous to health (COSHH) and health and safety regulations.
Desirable
- Mentorship skills.
- Evidence of independent organisational skills.
- Word processing skills.
Skills
Essential
- Able to communicate effectively with people from varied social, cultural and professional backgrounds.
- Good written and verbal skills, able to work well within a multidisciplinary team.
- Willingness to undertake further training, courses and development demonstrate ability to educate others and willingness to undertake role of mentor.
- Good record of fitness and attendance.
- Basic IT skills.
Desirable
- Experience in providing training for staffing.
Key Competencies/Personal Qualities and Attributes
Essential
- Be able to support a team.
- Able to develop and maintain meaningful and professional relationships .
- Motivated and eager to learn new skills.
- Flexible and adaptable to change.
- Has a caring approach able to show compassion and empathy.
- Excellent communication skills.
Desirable
- Calm under pressure.
- Good interpersonal skills.
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).
