Job summary
Endoscopy Decontamination Technician
Department: Endoscopy (Whitehouse)
Band 2 £22,383 per annum pro rata
Hours: 15 hours per week -Friday & Saturday- (7.5 hr days) Friday 12.00-20.00 Saturday rotation anytime from 08.00 -16.00, 09.00-17.00 or 11.00-19.00
The Decontamination Unit provides a vital service reprocessing surgical instruments for use in all wards and departments within the trust.
You will be involved in the cleaning, inspecting, assembling, packing, sterilising and distributing surgical equipment for supply to Wards, Departments, Theatres and Endoscopy.
Successful candidates will require attention to detail & an eagerness and ability to learn.
A comprehensive in house training programme is in operation which successful candidates will be expected to take part in and complete.
The role is physically demanding, lifting and handling heavy instrument sets and long periods of standing. It is necessary to transport theatre equipment around the hospital using trolleys.
As a clinical support service the department is operational 6 days a week, supported by an on-call service to meet the demands of the hospital.
Hours may be reviewed regularly and may be subject to change.
Interview: 06.08.2024
Main duties of the job
Other requirements for this role are:
- Literacy and numeracy skills
- Good organisational skills
- Confident, outgoing, punctual and flexible
- Basic IT skills
- Insight into the care of delicate and expensive equipment
The unit is compliant to ISO13485 Quality Management System. Previous experience working with a Quality System is desirable but not essential.
For further information contact Marea Lawford, Head of Decontamination Services on extension 86683.
About us
MKUH staff scored highest for 'I look forward to coming to work' (NHS Staff Survey 2023).
You can expect a warm welcome at Milton Keynes University Hospital, our staff are friendly and welcoming. We listen to each other and work together to embed our Trusts values and behaviours. At MKUH we appreciate our staff and reward them with an outstanding benefits package including:
- Free on-site parking
- Free tea and coffee
- Great flexible workingopportunities
- Discounted gym membership
- Lease car scheme
- Generous annual leave and pension scheme
- On site nursery (chargeable)
- Extensive staff health and well-being programme
Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, in partnership with the University of Buckingham, is a University Teaching Hospital; we conduct research and teaching on site to improve the care of our patients. The hospital is undergoing significant investment, and we are proud to be rated good by the CQC. Visit our website to catch up on our latest news.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached Job Description for more detailson the role and responsibilities.
We believe success lies in the diversity of our employees and are committed to promoting equality, encouraging diversity and embracing inclusion. We welcome applications from everyone interested in working for us.
MKUH is committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and as such we offer a range of flexible working practices.
We reserve the right to expire vacancies prior to the advertised closing date once a sufficient number of applications have been received.
MKUH uses identification scanning technology to confirm the authenticity of documents; all prospective employees of MKUH will have their original documents verified using this technology.
By applying for this role, you accept if successful, that information from your application will be transferred into the national NHS Electronic Staff Record (ESR) system. Your personal data may be transferred from the Trust to another NHS organisation where your employment transfers within the NHS. This is in accordance with the streamlining programme which aims at saving you time and improving efficiencies within the NHS when your employment transfers.
Upon commencing employment with the Trust, all employees (except Medical & Dental Staff on national terms and conditions) are subject to a probationary period lasting a period of six months with an option to extend for a further six months to a total of 12 months.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached Job Description for more detailson the role and responsibilities.
We believe success lies in the diversity of our employees and are committed to promoting equality, encouraging diversity and embracing inclusion. We welcome applications from everyone interested in working for us.
MKUH is committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and as such we offer a range of flexible working practices.
We reserve the right to expire vacancies prior to the advertised closing date once a sufficient number of applications have been received.
MKUH uses identification scanning technology to confirm the authenticity of documents; all prospective employees of MKUH will have their original documents verified using this technology.
By applying for this role, you accept if successful, that information from your application will be transferred into the national NHS Electronic Staff Record (ESR) system. Your personal data may be transferred from the Trust to another NHS organisation where your employment transfers within the NHS. This is in accordance with the streamlining programme which aims at saving you time and improving efficiencies within the NHS when your employment transfers.
Upon commencing employment with the Trust, all employees (except Medical & Dental Staff on national terms and conditions) are subject to a probationary period lasting a period of six months with an option to extend for a further six months to a total of 12 months.
Person Specification
Qualifications and knowledge
Essential
- General standard of education - GCSE (A - C) or equivalent in 3 subjects
- Basic IT skills
Desirable
- E-Learning decontamination
Experience
Desirable
- Previous experience in a decontamination environment
- Experience of working with delicate equipment
Skills
Essential
- Ability to work independently
- Ability to work in a team
- Ability to perform routine tasks to specified standards
- Ability to work accurately to achieve deadlines
- Ability to prioritise workload
- Ability to problem solve
Desirable
- Knowledge of Decontamination Protocols
- Knowledge of equipment including computerised tracking system
Personal and people development
Essential
- Participate in personal development
Communication
Essential
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Ability to absorb and act on instruction
Specific requirements
Essential
- Able to perform the duties of the post with reasonable aids and adaptations
Person Specification
Qualifications and knowledge
Essential
- General standard of education - GCSE (A - C) or equivalent in 3 subjects
- Basic IT skills
Desirable
- E-Learning decontamination
Experience
Desirable
- Previous experience in a decontamination environment
- Experience of working with delicate equipment
Skills
Essential
- Ability to work independently
- Ability to work in a team
- Ability to perform routine tasks to specified standards
- Ability to work accurately to achieve deadlines
- Ability to prioritise workload
- Ability to problem solve
Desirable
- Knowledge of Decontamination Protocols
- Knowledge of equipment including computerised tracking system
Personal and people development
Essential
- Participate in personal development
Communication
Essential
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Ability to absorb and act on instruction
Specific requirements
Essential
- Able to perform the duties of the post with reasonable aids and adaptations
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.
