The Mid Yorkshire Teaching NHS Trust

Decontamination Supervisor

The closing date is 27 June 2025

Job summary

We have an exciting opportunity here at Mid Yorkshire Teaching NHS Trust for the right person. We are looking for a Supervisor or Decontamination Technician to join our highly motivated and dedicated team. Candidates must have decontamination experience and if not already qualified have a commitment to complete a qualification within 18 months. This role is based at Pinderfields in the central decontamination facility that covers all 3 sites attached to The Mid Yorkshire Teaching NHS Trust. It is a busy department that is always striving for excellence and one that operates a strict quality management system to aid in this. This is a permanent full time role, working 37.5 hours per week from 08.00am to 17.00pm. This also includes a 1 in 5 rostered weekend and a rostered bank holiday. The Mid Yorkshire Teaching NHS Trust are committed to providing a comprehensive range of services and benefits, along with access to a range of local/national discounts to support you and your family to make some fantastic savings. We offer a brilliant pension scheme, shopping discounts and offers, staff parking, great training opportunities and much more. Apply now to enjoy excellent career prospect while being part of an organisation that cares about helping people.

Main duties of the job

Responsible for the supervision in decontamination to ensure that safe working practices and quality controls are maintained at all times. To be responsible for the day-to-day operational arrangements of the service. Be the first point of contact for the resolution of internal and external complaints and making routine operational decisions within predetermined procedures. Take lead responsibility for the training and assessment of staff.

About us

We are an acute trust caring for over one million people in Wakefield and Kirklees. Our 10,000 staff members work in patients homes, the community, and our three hospitals in Pontefract, Dewsbury, and Pinderfields (Wakefield). Committed to continuous improvement, we prioritise our people and values so we can deliver excellent patient experience. Our team is friendly, passionate and always seeking better ways to work through research and innovation. We support work-life balance and foster a diverse, inclusive environment where everyone belongs. Our staff networks offer safe spaces for honest conversations and to share ideas, thoughts and concerns so we can increase awareness and appreciation of equality, diversity, and inclusion. As a member of the team, you will have access to the NHS pension plan, a generous holiday allowance, employee health and wellbeing services and extensive benefits and support. These include onsite nurseries, childcare vouchers, car lease and home electronics schemes, working carers support, carer-friendly policies, and more. If you value caring, high standards, improvement, and respect, join the MY team to make a difference every day.

Date posted

18 June 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£27,485 to £30,162 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

000422

Job locations

Pinderfields Hospital

Wakefield

West Yorkshire

WF1 4DG

Job description

Job responsibilities

With the co-operation of the training manager, assist in training to ensure all staff have the competences needed to meet the current service and future developments.
Undertake the role of trainer / assessor in line with departments training program for new staters / apprentices.
Monitor and manage daily production and ensure targets are met.
Take part in daily Genba giving and receiving information to all staff.
Liaise with all supervisors on all shifts to ensure information is received by all.
Manage staff annual leave and attendance as per departmental policy. Complete any documentation relating to absence in the correct areas and keep management informed of any issues.
Prepare daily/weekly rotas so staff are aware of work areas and roles.
Assist with recruitment as and when required.
Offer first line counselling to staff as necessary and liaise with managers as appropriate.
Work with college to support apprentices through qualification.

Job description

Job responsibilities

With the co-operation of the training manager, assist in training to ensure all staff have the competences needed to meet the current service and future developments.
Undertake the role of trainer / assessor in line with departments training program for new staters / apprentices.
Monitor and manage daily production and ensure targets are met.
Take part in daily Genba giving and receiving information to all staff.
Liaise with all supervisors on all shifts to ensure information is received by all.
Manage staff annual leave and attendance as per departmental policy. Complete any documentation relating to absence in the correct areas and keep management informed of any issues.
Prepare daily/weekly rotas so staff are aware of work areas and roles.
Assist with recruitment as and when required.
Offer first line counselling to staff as necessary and liaise with managers as appropriate.
Work with college to support apprentices through qualification.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Please click 'apply now' to view the full person specification (there is no obligation to submit an application)

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Please click 'apply now' to view the full person specification (there is no obligation to submit an application)

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.