Job summary
The centralised decontamination unit is looking for an enthusiastic and flexible team member to assist in the decontamination and delivery of endoscopes to our user areas within the hospital.
The successful candidate will enjoy a challenge and be team orientated but able to work on their own initiative.
In return you will work in a friendly supportive team and be given an induction period which will train you to work within the controlled systems, processes and guidelines in the unit.
Main duties of the job
The Endoscopy Decontamination Unit decontaminates all clinical and medical devices which can be reprocessed.
The functions of the department are undertaken with adherence to the Quality Management System ISO 13485 2012/2016 and compliance with Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust policies and procedures.
- To decontaminate and supply Endoscopes to departments within Blackpool Victoria Hospital
- Work to deadlines, assuring the quality and safe use of all instruments and of all equipment that is prepared, prior to decontamination for all user groups
- Ensure compliance with required standards, documented procedures and work instructions
- Support the Vision and Values of the Trust
About us
Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is ideally situated just a forty five minute drive from Manchester. The Trust provides services to the 440,000 residents of Blackpool, Fylde & Wyre and North Lancashire, as well as specialist tertiary care for Cardiac and Haematology patients.
As one of the United Kingdom's largest coastal resort, Blackpool has plenty to offer its residents -it's not just a good place to work; it's a great place to live. In addition to its bustling centre and historic seafront, the town is world famous for its many attractions, including the famous Blackpool Tower. Blackpool also offers a number of scenic cycling routes round our local parks and across the surrounding countryside, as well as boasting panoramic views of the coast on its picturesque Promenade. Further afield, Blackpool also benefits from less than three-hour connections via rail to Edinburgh in the north and London in the south.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please ensure you have read the attached Job Description and Person Specification before submitting your application.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Stock Control
- Ensure that stock rotation is carried
- Check that the minimum stock levels are maintained and liaise with
- Top up raw materials on a daily basis within decontamination
Decontamination Process:
- Ensure correct Personal Protective Equipment is worn at all
- Follow the correct entry and exit procedure for the Brush and Clean room.
- Follow all work instructions for the safe handling and cleaning of all instrumentation and the safe use of all
- Track and trace all equipment through the I.T. System (Scantrack).
- Carry out in house cleaning tasks as
- Report all non conformances to a Supervisor/ unit co-ordinator or unit
- Handle all equipment with
- Ensure the correct clothing is worn at all times and minimal make up is
- Carry out cleaning tasks as
- Follow hand hygiene
- Follow work instructions for the safe use of
- Follow all work instructions for the safe handling checking and packing of scopes and accessories.
- Adhere to the uniform
- Report all breech in ISO regulations to a Supervisor/ unit co-ordinator or unit
- Handle all equipment with
- Trouble shoot any issues identified with AERs.
- Report any breakdowns to identified
Delivery and Storage Process (Clean Room):
- Follow the correct entry and exit procedure for the drying
- Ensure the correct clothing is worn at all
- Carry out cleaning tasks as
- Follow hand hygiene
- Follow work instructions for the safe use of
- Follow all work instructions for the safe handling of scopes and
- Adhere to the uniform
- Track and trace all equipment through the I.T. System (Scantrack).
- Report all breech in ISO regulations to a Supervisor/ unit co-ordinator or unit
- Handle all equipment with
- Ensure all e-wiping carried out as
Delivery and Collection:
- Ensure the correct procedure for collecting and delivering scopes is adhered
- Ensure correct entry/exit procedure
- Place decontaminated scopes in drying cabinet for specific
- Track and trace all equipment through the I.T. System (Scantrack).
- Follow all work instructions for the safe handling of scope trays and
- Follow all work instructions for the delivery and collection of
- Handle all equipment with
Miscellaneous:
- All personal protective equipment which is provided must be used in the correct manner
- Assist in the training of new decontamination
- Ensure all products are tracked from the point of receipt, throughout decontamination, final release and dispatch using the Scantrack IMS tracking system and/or paper- based system as
- Ensure Quality Management System records are completed accurately and legibly and that uncontrolled changes are not made to documents or
- Good timekeeping.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please ensure you have read the attached Job Description and Person Specification before submitting your application.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Stock Control
- Ensure that stock rotation is carried
- Check that the minimum stock levels are maintained and liaise with
- Top up raw materials on a daily basis within decontamination
Decontamination Process:
- Ensure correct Personal Protective Equipment is worn at all
- Follow the correct entry and exit procedure for the Brush and Clean room.
- Follow all work instructions for the safe handling and cleaning of all instrumentation and the safe use of all
- Track and trace all equipment through the I.T. System (Scantrack).
- Carry out in house cleaning tasks as
- Report all non conformances to a Supervisor/ unit co-ordinator or unit
- Handle all equipment with
- Ensure the correct clothing is worn at all times and minimal make up is
- Carry out cleaning tasks as
- Follow hand hygiene
- Follow work instructions for the safe use of
- Follow all work instructions for the safe handling checking and packing of scopes and accessories.
- Adhere to the uniform
- Report all breech in ISO regulations to a Supervisor/ unit co-ordinator or unit
- Handle all equipment with
- Trouble shoot any issues identified with AERs.
- Report any breakdowns to identified
Delivery and Storage Process (Clean Room):
- Follow the correct entry and exit procedure for the drying
- Ensure the correct clothing is worn at all
- Carry out cleaning tasks as
- Follow hand hygiene
- Follow work instructions for the safe use of
- Follow all work instructions for the safe handling of scopes and
- Adhere to the uniform
- Track and trace all equipment through the I.T. System (Scantrack).
- Report all breech in ISO regulations to a Supervisor/ unit co-ordinator or unit
- Handle all equipment with
- Ensure all e-wiping carried out as
Delivery and Collection:
- Ensure the correct procedure for collecting and delivering scopes is adhered
- Ensure correct entry/exit procedure
- Place decontaminated scopes in drying cabinet for specific
- Track and trace all equipment through the I.T. System (Scantrack).
- Follow all work instructions for the safe handling of scope trays and
- Follow all work instructions for the delivery and collection of
- Handle all equipment with
Miscellaneous:
- All personal protective equipment which is provided must be used in the correct manner
- Assist in the training of new decontamination
- Ensure all products are tracked from the point of receipt, throughout decontamination, final release and dispatch using the Scantrack IMS tracking system and/or paper- based system as
- Ensure Quality Management System records are completed accurately and legibly and that uncontrolled changes are not made to documents or
- Good timekeeping.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Willingness & ability to undertake Eastwood Park training
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Understanding of quality and change in the clinical setting.
- Ability to communicate in English in a variety of settings with people of varying levels of understanding.
- Able to present factual information and refer questions to others where appropriate.
- Able to deal with sensitive issues with tact and diplomacy.
- An understanding of Decontamination of Endoscopes
- Basic I.T. skills in E mail.
- Basic understanding of NHS issues.
- Ability to develop effective interpersonal relationships with colleagues in the health care setting.
- Good attendance record and punctuality
- Able to perform a wide range of duties
Desirable
- Experience as a Decontamination Technician
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Willingness & ability to undertake Eastwood Park training
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Understanding of quality and change in the clinical setting.
- Ability to communicate in English in a variety of settings with people of varying levels of understanding.
- Able to present factual information and refer questions to others where appropriate.
- Able to deal with sensitive issues with tact and diplomacy.
- An understanding of Decontamination of Endoscopes
- Basic I.T. skills in E mail.
- Basic understanding of NHS issues.
- Ability to develop effective interpersonal relationships with colleagues in the health care setting.
- Good attendance record and punctuality
- Able to perform a wide range of duties
Desirable
- Experience as a Decontamination Technician
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).
