Job summary
A exciting new position has become available for a decontamination technician to assist in the efficient and safe delivery of the decontamination services within the endoscopy department to ensure a seamless quality service for patients undergoing an endoscopy procedure within St.Richards Hospital.
Main duties of the job
To assist in the efficient and safe delivery of the Decontamination Services within the endoscopy department for endoscopy, theatres, Xray and ITU also to work proactively with the estates department.
To ensure a seamless quality service for patients undergoingan endoscopy procedure within St.Richards Hospital.
About us
At UHSussex (UHSx), diversity is our strength, & we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First. Your uniqueness & experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, & can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We're proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) & a Veteran Aware Trust.
We treat our patients & staff with the same compassion & empathy we expect for ourselves. We're here for them when they need us, and we go above & beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our candidate information pack & wellbeing programme,for staff which is extensive & designed to support you when you need it, including where possible, flexible working to support work life balance - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.
As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching & training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us & throughout your career we will help you to grow & develop.We hope that in choosing UHSx you are choosing a long & happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make & feel valued for all that you do.
We look forward to receiving your application & the start of your journey with UHSx.
Candidate Information Pack: https://www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/resources/candidate-information-pack/
Job description
Job responsibilities
Liase with all members of the multidisciplinary endoscopy team, to ensure that the endoscopes are cleaned in accordance and with reference to infection control guidelines, manufacturers guidelines, andin accordance with the polices and procedures relating to the use of this equipment within University Hospitals Sussex, with possible cross site working.
Ensure that all endoscopes are disinfected using the auto-disinfector (in accordance with manufactures, JAG guidelines, CFPP 01-06 and ISO 13485) and assist the Endoscopy Decontamination ServicesManager in ensuring that daily equipment checks are undertaken and data regarding this stored in accordance with departmental guidelines.
Assist in the organisation of the programme serving and repairing of endoscopes and decontamination equipment in a prompt and timely fashion to ensure that the service is run efficiently and ensure thataudit trail is recorded.
Please note: This role does not meet the minimum criteria for visa sponsorship under the current UK immigration rules, which set specific salary and skill thresholds. As such, we are unable to provide sponsorship for this post. Applicants will therefore need to already have the right to work in the UK to be considered. We include this information at the outset to provide clarity and avoid unnecessary inconvenience for applicants.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Liase with all members of the multidisciplinary endoscopy team, to ensure that the endoscopes are cleaned in accordance and with reference to infection control guidelines, manufacturers guidelines, andin accordance with the polices and procedures relating to the use of this equipment within University Hospitals Sussex, with possible cross site working.
Ensure that all endoscopes are disinfected using the auto-disinfector (in accordance with manufactures, JAG guidelines, CFPP 01-06 and ISO 13485) and assist the Endoscopy Decontamination ServicesManager in ensuring that daily equipment checks are undertaken and data regarding this stored in accordance with departmental guidelines.
Assist in the organisation of the programme serving and repairing of endoscopes and decontamination equipment in a prompt and timely fashion to ensure that the service is run efficiently and ensure thataudit trail is recorded.
Please note: This role does not meet the minimum criteria for visa sponsorship under the current UK immigration rules, which set specific salary and skill thresholds. As such, we are unable to provide sponsorship for this post. Applicants will therefore need to already have the right to work in the UK to be considered. We include this information at the outset to provide clarity and avoid unnecessary inconvenience for applicants.
Person Specification
Role requirement
Essential
- Maths (GCSE)
- English (GCSE)
- Computer literate
Desirable
- Previous hospital SSD/decontamination role
Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
Essential
- Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role).
- Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issue
Person Specification
Role requirement
Essential
- Maths (GCSE)
- English (GCSE)
- Computer literate
Desirable
- Previous hospital SSD/decontamination role
Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
Essential
- Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role).
- Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issue
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.
