Job summary
We are currently looking for qualified, trained Decontamination Technicians eager to take the next steps to become a Supervisor. Candidates must have decontamination experience, ideally qualified to NVQ or equivalent level in decontamination, along with any other pertinent qualifications connected to decontamination and ideally currently working in a decontamination of surgical instrumentation/medical devices role. This role is based at Dewsbury 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. You must also be committed to undertaking and passing a qualification within 18 months.
This is a permanent full time role, working 37.5 hours per week on a rolling rota basis working on varied shifts patterns between 08.00am-16.00pm, 10.00am-19.00pm or 08.00am to 17.00pm. This also includes rostered weekends.
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 provide care and support to over a million people in
Wakefield and Kirklees in their homes, community settings and across our
three hospital sites at Pontefract, Dewsbury and Pinderfields (Wakefield).
Always striving for excellence, we are at the forefront of
innovation and research, and we invest in teaching and the development of our
workforce.
We live by our values of caring, improving, being respectful
and maintaining high standards. We listen and learn because we aim to make Mid
Yorkshire the best place to work and receive care.
We value diversity and welcome talent and enthusiasm
irrespective of age, disability, neurodivergence, sex, gender identity and
gender expression, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation,
or other personal circumstances including providing unpaid carers support to
someone with a health and care need. As ethnic minority groups, members of the
LGBTQ+ community, and people with a disability/neurodivergence are currently
under-represented across the organisation, we encourage applications from
members of these groups. We have policies and procedures to ensure all
applicants are treated fairly and consistently.
We are proud of our staff networks - who offer valuable
guidance and feedback from those with lived experience.
We have a clear vision and you could be part of this! If
you share our values and you want to make a difference to the lives of our
patients and their families and carers, we would love to hear from you.
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
starters / 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
starters / 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
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Able to maintain and monitor accurate departmental records.
- Good written and verbal communication skills. Ability to lead and effective team. Good eye for detail.
- Good retentive memory.
- Good listening skills
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience in Decontamination of theatre equipment.
Desirable
- Previous Team Leader experience
- Qualified Decontamination Technician
Knowledge and Awareness
Essential
- Working knowledge and awareness of surgical instrumentation and equipment. Working technical knowledge of decontamination. Utilise and find equipment using a tray/scope tracking system.
- Able to fully utilise tracking and processing systems.
Desirable
- Basic keyboard skills and IT awareness
Other
Essential
- Flexible approach to work
- Help to provide out of hours service in emergency situations
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Experience of working in a quality-controlled environment. Ability to work within strict procedural guidelines. Ability to lead under pressure. Motivation and delegation skills.
- Supportive, approachable
- Need to organise own workload and that of others within tight deadlines. Meet the physical requirements for the role.
- Fit to undertake the duties of the post.
Qualifications
Essential
- Good general level of education
- Previous experience in Decontamination of theatre equipment.
- Commitment to complete IDSc qualification within 18 months.
Desirable
- DMS, NVQ 4 in Management
- ILM (NEBBS) Supervisory qualification
- TVQ, NVQ, QCF, apprenticeship in Decontamination
- Assessor Experience
Person Specification
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Able to maintain and monitor accurate departmental records.
- Good written and verbal communication skills. Ability to lead and effective team. Good eye for detail.
- Good retentive memory.
- Good listening skills
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience in Decontamination of theatre equipment.
Desirable
- Previous Team Leader experience
- Qualified Decontamination Technician
Knowledge and Awareness
Essential
- Working knowledge and awareness of surgical instrumentation and equipment. Working technical knowledge of decontamination. Utilise and find equipment using a tray/scope tracking system.
- Able to fully utilise tracking and processing systems.
Desirable
- Basic keyboard skills and IT awareness
Other
Essential
- Flexible approach to work
- Help to provide out of hours service in emergency situations
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Experience of working in a quality-controlled environment. Ability to work within strict procedural guidelines. Ability to lead under pressure. Motivation and delegation skills.
- Supportive, approachable
- Need to organise own workload and that of others within tight deadlines. Meet the physical requirements for the role.
- Fit to undertake the duties of the post.
Qualifications
Essential
- Good general level of education
- Previous experience in Decontamination of theatre equipment.
- Commitment to complete IDSc qualification within 18 months.
Desirable
- DMS, NVQ 4 in Management
- ILM (NEBBS) Supervisory qualification
- TVQ, NVQ, QCF, apprenticeship in Decontamination
- Assessor Experience
Additional information
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).
