Job summary
Are you a focused, pro-active, forward thinking individual with a successful track record in effective leadership and management?
Do you have knowledge and expertise in the field of flexible endoscope decontamination and reprocessing? If the answer is "yes" then this could be the opportunity you have been looking for!
We are offering you the opportunity to become part of our focused and friendly team at the Endoscope Reprocessing Unit at the Royal Albert Edward Infirmary and Leigh Infirmary as an Endoscope Reprocessing Team Leader, working Monday to Friday between the hours of 8am-6pm, and also participating in an on-call rota.
Main duties of the job
The ERU Team Leader is expected to undergo all aspects of training, which is designed to equip them with the knowledge, skills and understanding to carry out the wide range of tasks within the department, requiring a high degree of numeracy, record keeping and attention to detail.
You will be liaising with customers and staff from all levels across WWL sites.
You will be expected to be pro-active in seeking ways to improve the the processes and procedures within the unit that will sustain the effective and efficient ways of working, thus driving the continuous improvement of service quality and performance.
You will work closely with the ERU Unit Manager and ERU Team Coordinator to ensure that the daily production is planned to meet the clinical need of the user and is produced to the quality standards required.
This is a vital service that is a major link in the health care chain.
About us
Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust are the proud providers of acute hospital and community services to the people of the Wigan Borough and surrounding areas. At WWL, we value our staff believing that 'happy staff, makes for happy patients'. We have a recognised track record in staff engagement, and living our values.
WWL are committed to placing the patient at the heart of everything we do, and in the provision of safe, effective care that acknowledges and ensures dignity. With this in mind we are seeking to recruit people who share our values and beliefs.
At WWL we value the benefits a rich and diverse workforce brings to our community and therefore welcome applications from all sections of society.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To undertake decontamination science duties and assist the workforce within the unit in providing specialised decontamination for reusable flexible endoscopes contributing to the clinical care of the patients across sites based within Wrightington, Wigan & Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
- The management of decontamination records within the unit.
- Interpret and review technical data and production reports.
- Provide a high quality and timely service to all customers.
- Supervise, organise and allocate work, train both new starters and less experienced staff. To assist with the development of the Departments Standard Operating Procedures in accordance with Quality Management Systems and ensure staff compliance to them.
- Plan own workload and work with minimal managerial direction.
- To carry out the receipt, disassembly, manual cleaning and reassembly and reprocessing of reusable flexible endoscopes.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To undertake decontamination science duties and assist the workforce within the unit in providing specialised decontamination for reusable flexible endoscopes contributing to the clinical care of the patients across sites based within Wrightington, Wigan & Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
- The management of decontamination records within the unit.
- Interpret and review technical data and production reports.
- Provide a high quality and timely service to all customers.
- Supervise, organise and allocate work, train both new starters and less experienced staff. To assist with the development of the Departments Standard Operating Procedures in accordance with Quality Management Systems and ensure staff compliance to them.
- Plan own workload and work with minimal managerial direction.
- To carry out the receipt, disassembly, manual cleaning and reassembly and reprocessing of reusable flexible endoscopes.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ Level 3 or above or equivalent level of knowledge and experience through decontamination training
Experience
Essential
- Practical experience in decontamination for minimum of 3 years.
- Knowledge and experience of supervision and training less experienced staff.
- Evidence of CPD
Skills
Essential
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Ability to communicate with colleagues and service users on both routine and complex matters
- Ability to work accurately under pressure
- A working knowledge of typing and compute packages
- Ability to train staff in decontamination systems and processes
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of decontamination specific procedures and policies
- Understanding quality management processes
- Understanding health & safety processes
- Ability to train staff in decontamination systems.
Additional
Essential
- Flexibility to work at different sites if and when required
- Speaks and understands English to an appropriate standard relevant to their role, i.e with confidence and accuracy, using correct sentence structures and vocabulary, without hesitation
- Knowledge of decontamination specific procedures and policies.
- Understanding of Quality Management processes
- Ability to train staff in decontamination systems.
- This role involves exposure to blood and body fluids and high risk contaminated reusable medical devices.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ Level 3 or above or equivalent level of knowledge and experience through decontamination training
Experience
Essential
- Practical experience in decontamination for minimum of 3 years.
- Knowledge and experience of supervision and training less experienced staff.
- Evidence of CPD
Skills
Essential
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Ability to communicate with colleagues and service users on both routine and complex matters
- Ability to work accurately under pressure
- A working knowledge of typing and compute packages
- Ability to train staff in decontamination systems and processes
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of decontamination specific procedures and policies
- Understanding quality management processes
- Understanding health & safety processes
- Ability to train staff in decontamination systems.
Additional
Essential
- Flexibility to work at different sites if and when required
- Speaks and understands English to an appropriate standard relevant to their role, i.e with confidence and accuracy, using correct sentence structures and vocabulary, without hesitation
- Knowledge of decontamination specific procedures and policies.
- Understanding of Quality Management processes
- Ability to train staff in decontamination systems.
- This role involves exposure to blood and body fluids and high risk contaminated reusable medical devices.
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).
Employer details
Employer name
Wrightington Wigan & Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Royal Albert Edward Infirmary / Leigh Infirmary - Endoscopy Reprocessing Units
Wigan Lane / The Avenue
Wigan / Leigh
WN1 2NN
Employer's website
http://www.wwl.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
