Job summary
Post: Decontamination Assistant / Technician
Band 2: Full time 37.5 hours per week, Flexible working.
Base: North Manchester Endoscopy Unit
We are looking to recruit a Decontamination Assistant for our Endoscopy Decontamination Suite with previous experience, in Endoscopy. The post holder will undertake manual washing and reprocessing of endoscopes for the department and other areas such as Intensive Care, Theatre's and Outpatient Clinics.
Please note that the closing date is given as a guide, we reserve the right to close this vacancy once a sufficient number of applications has been received. You are advised to submit your application as early as possible to avoid disappointment.
Main duties of the job
Main Duties
- Understand the functions and clinical use of endoscopes.
- Have working knowledge of all endoscopes used, to include an overview of the instrument construction and care and maintenance requirements.
- Understand and put into practice the principles of endoscope cleaning and decontamination in line with National and Local policy.
- Work within the National Endoscopy Occupational standards and "Decontamination Room Workforce Competences" which will be assessed on a regular basis.
- Undertake Automated Endoscope Reprocessor (AER) manufacturer's operators training and attend periodic update sessions
The decontamination team at NMGH are based within the Endoscopy Unit currently consists of 2 Band 3 technicians. Although a small team we provide essential equipment to different area's of the hospital which Includes area's such as Intensive Care, Outpatient Clinic's and Theatre's.
We are an enthusiastic team, working with many members of the multidisciplinary team, estate's and outside contractor's to ensure all health and safety standards are met and patient's receive the best care.
About us
MFT is England's largest NHS Trust with a turnover of £2.5bn & is on a different scale than most other NHS Trusts. We're creating an exceptional integrated health & social care system for the 1 million patients who rely on our services every year.
Bringing together 10 hospitals & community services from across Manchester, Trafford & beyond, we champion collaborative working & transformation, encouraging our 28,000 workforce to pursue their most ambitious goals. We set standards that other Trusts seek to emulate so you'll benefit from a scale of opportunity that is nothing short of extraordinary.
We've also created a digitally enabled organisation to improve clinical quality, patient & staff experience, operational effectiveness & driving research and innovation through the introduction of Hive; our brand-new Electronic Patient Record system which we've launched in September 2022.
We're proud to be a major academic Research Centre & Education provider, providing you with a robust infrastructure to encourage and facilitate high-quality research programmes. What's more, we're excited to be embarking on our new Green Plan which will set out how MFT continues to play its part in making healthcare more sustainable.
At MFT, we create and foster a culture of inclusion and belonging, provide equal opportunities for career development that are fair, open and transparent, protecting your health and wellbeing and shaping the future of our organisation together.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading. So that youre even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, youll need to take time to read the Candidate Essentials Guide that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how we care for you as you care for others. Most importantly, it also contains critical information youll need to be aware of before you submit an application form.
COVID-19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and of course patients from the virus when working in our healthcare settings. Whilst COVID-19 vaccination is not currently a condition of employment, we do encourage our staff to get vaccinated. If you are unvaccinated, there is helpful advice and information available by searching on the NHS England website where you can also find out more about how to access the vaccination.
Diversity Matters
MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, email our team at resourcing@mft.nhs.uk.
Were looking forward to hearing from you!
Job description
Job responsibilities
To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading. So that youre even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, youll need to take time to read the Candidate Essentials Guide that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how we care for you as you care for others. Most importantly, it also contains critical information youll need to be aware of before you submit an application form.
COVID-19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and of course patients from the virus when working in our healthcare settings. Whilst COVID-19 vaccination is not currently a condition of employment, we do encourage our staff to get vaccinated. If you are unvaccinated, there is helpful advice and information available by searching on the NHS England website where you can also find out more about how to access the vaccination.
Diversity Matters
MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, email our team at resourcing@mft.nhs.uk.
Were looking forward to hearing from you!
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
- NVQ 2 Decontamination or Theatre envirnoment
Training/knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of role
- Work experience in Endoscopy
- Work experience in Theatre
- Previous NHS or other Healthcare experience
Desirable
- Previous experience in decontamination
Skills
Essential
- Good communication skills
- Team work
- Work on own intiative
Desirable
Personal attributes
Essential
- High standard care
- Professional/positive attitiude to work
- Able to work well with others
- Clean & smart
- Honest & trustworthy
- Flexible to work a variety shifts and hours
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
- NVQ 2 Decontamination or Theatre envirnoment
Training/knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of role
- Work experience in Endoscopy
- Work experience in Theatre
- Previous NHS or other Healthcare experience
Desirable
- Previous experience in decontamination
Skills
Essential
- Good communication skills
- Team work
- Work on own intiative
Desirable
Personal attributes
Essential
- High standard care
- Professional/positive attitiude to work
- Able to work well with others
- Clean & smart
- Honest & trustworthy
- Flexible to work a variety shifts and hours
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).
