Job summary
Barnsley
Integrated Community Equipment Service (BICES) provides a wide range of social,
health, and medical device equipment, delivery, collection, and decontamination
service to support the care need of service users, living within the Barnsley
area.
As
a Decontamination Unit Assistant, you will work within a small team responsible
for the cleaning, processing, assembly, and inspection of collected items of
community equipment, before they can be safely re-issued to other service
users.
Applicants
must possess the necessary skills to work effectively within a small team, and
to demonstrate a high quality focus / vigilance, in maintaining agreed
Decontamination standards, in accordance with Infection Prevention Control and
other relevant national guidance / quality standards.
The
successful candidate will also be expected to assist with the smooth running of
the BICES service, by occasionally working within other areas of the BICES
service, when required.
All employees of the Trust are strongly encouraged to be
fully vaccinated against COVID-19 to protect patients.
Main duties of the job
As Decontamination Unit Assistant you
will posse good levels of communication skills and be committed to teamwork, working effectively in a team environment, and
independently as required.
You will need to demonstrate a
quality focus and vigilance in maintaining agreed standards of cleaning and
decontamination in accordance with relevant national guidance and quality
standards, internal quality management systems and department work instructions.
At
the time of advertising, this role does not meet the minimum requirements set
by UK Visas and Immigration to sponsor candidates to work in the UK. For this
reason, we are unable to sponsor anyone for a skilled worker visa for this role
We
are happy to accept applications from candidates who can prove their right to
work in the UK or via alternative visa routes. Such applications will be
considered alongside all other applications.
About us
We
are a specialist NHS Foundation Trust that provides community, mental health
and learning disability services for the people of Barnsley, Calderdale,
Kirklees and Wakefield. We also provide low and medium secure services and are
the lead for the west Yorkshire secure provider collaborative.
Our mission is
to help people reach their potential and live well in their communities, we do this
by providing high-quality care in the right place at the right time. We employ
staff in both clinical and non-clinical services who work hard to make a
difference to the lives of service users, families and carers.
We encourage
and welcome applications from all protected characteristic groups, we value
diversity and want our workforce to be reflective of our communities.
Being
a foundation Trust means were accountable to our
members, who can have a say in how were run. Around 14,300 local people
(including staff) are members of our Trust.
Join
us and you will be one of over 4,500 staff committed to supporting and improving
the mental, physical and social needs of the thousands of people we meet and
help each year.
We
are committed
to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and
vulnerable adults and expects all colleagues and volunteers to share this
commitment.
We do reserve to right to close vacancy before the advertised closing date if necessary, so please apply as soon as possible.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To work in the
decontamination unit, as part of the Barnsley Integrated Community Equipment
Service (BICES), cleaning, processing and, where relevant, inspecting used/returned
items of community equipment (medical devices) to allow them to safely reused
and issued to service users.
Decontamination Unit Assistants need to demonstrate a quality focus and
vigilance in maintaining agreed standards of cleaning and decontamination in
accordance with relevant national guidance and quality standards, internal
quality management systems and departmental work instructions.
To
assist with the smooth running of BICES, for example by assisting with general
duties such as deliveries and collections of equipment items to/from service
users homes, stock control and storekeeping tasks.
For full job description, please see attached supporting
documents.
We are aware that an increasing number of applicants are
using AI technology to generate responses on NHS Job application forms. Over
reliance on AI-generated content in application forms is strongly discouraged
and we will conduct a thorough screening process before selecting candidates to
progress to the next stage. If you are using AI to enhance your application,
please disclose this in your NHS Jobs application form.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To work in the
decontamination unit, as part of the Barnsley Integrated Community Equipment
Service (BICES), cleaning, processing and, where relevant, inspecting used/returned
items of community equipment (medical devices) to allow them to safely reused
and issued to service users.
Decontamination Unit Assistants need to demonstrate a quality focus and
vigilance in maintaining agreed standards of cleaning and decontamination in
accordance with relevant national guidance and quality standards, internal
quality management systems and departmental work instructions.
To
assist with the smooth running of BICES, for example by assisting with general
duties such as deliveries and collections of equipment items to/from service
users homes, stock control and storekeeping tasks.
For full job description, please see attached supporting
documents.
We are aware that an increasing number of applicants are
using AI technology to generate responses on NHS Job application forms. Over
reliance on AI-generated content in application forms is strongly discouraged
and we will conduct a thorough screening process before selecting candidates to
progress to the next stage. If you are using AI to enhance your application,
please disclose this in your NHS Jobs application form.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience of delivering a high quality customer service.
Special Knowledge/Skills
Essential
- Knowledge of infection control and health and safety regulations and guidelines relating to community equipment.
- Ability to use own initiative and work without close supervision.
- Ability to complete tasks without delay following strict process.
- Ability to follow written instructions / read notices and complete records.
- Good verbal communication skills in dealing with colleagues, patients and visitors.
- Proven ability to work in a team and be supportive of team members.
- Prepared to learn new skills and undertake any training necessary.
Desirable
- Basic understanding of stock management, e.g. labelling and tracking of stock.
- Basic knowledge of using IT software (Microsoft Word etc.) or commitment to learn.
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Ability to work flexibly to meet the needs of the service including occasional evenings and weekends.
- Ability to travel across the Trust as appropriate to the role.
Physical Attributes
Essential
- Good manual dexterity and ability to assemble basic equipment items in line with manufacturers and trust guidelines.
- Ability to undertake the duties and demands of the post. A satisfactory sickness record over the previous 2 years (subject to the need to act with fairness and equality of opportunity, particularly where the sickness is related to a disability and/or pregnancy).
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience of delivering a high quality customer service.
Special Knowledge/Skills
Essential
- Knowledge of infection control and health and safety regulations and guidelines relating to community equipment.
- Ability to use own initiative and work without close supervision.
- Ability to complete tasks without delay following strict process.
- Ability to follow written instructions / read notices and complete records.
- Good verbal communication skills in dealing with colleagues, patients and visitors.
- Proven ability to work in a team and be supportive of team members.
- Prepared to learn new skills and undertake any training necessary.
Desirable
- Basic understanding of stock management, e.g. labelling and tracking of stock.
- Basic knowledge of using IT software (Microsoft Word etc.) or commitment to learn.
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Ability to work flexibly to meet the needs of the service including occasional evenings and weekends.
- Ability to travel across the Trust as appropriate to the role.
Physical Attributes
Essential
- Good manual dexterity and ability to assemble basic equipment items in line with manufacturers and trust guidelines.
- Ability to undertake the duties and demands of the post. A satisfactory sickness record over the previous 2 years (subject to the need to act with fairness and equality of opportunity, particularly where the sickness is related to a disability and/or pregnancy).
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.
