Job summary
BANK DECONTAMINATION TECHNICIAN (HSDU)
Band 2 £22,383 Per annum, pro rata
Hours: Full-time hours, various shifts including Saturdays - would suit job share
The Decontamination Unit provides a vital service reprocessing surgical instruments for use in all wards and departments within the Trust.
You will be an experienced Decontamination Technician with a recent portfolio of training records/certificates.
Experienced in working in all areas of decontamination with a strong theatre bias. Able to work independently within a team environment and follow SOPs.
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.
For further information contact Marea Lawford, Head of Decontamination Services on extension 86683
Interview date: w/c 16th September 2024
Main duties of the job
The hours of work are 37.5 a week comprising of various shifts but will include Saturday 8am - 4pm each week.
To assist in the reprocessing and sterilisation of reusable instrumentation for patient use in theatres, wards and departments these products are classed as medical devices and are subject to regulatory control during manufacture.
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.
About us
A notable 67% of Estates and Ancillary colleagues stated that they could meet all the conflicting demands on their time at 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
- To communicate with customers at all levels both face to face and by telephone.
- To deal with telephone enquires as necessary in a concise and appropriate manner, recording all relevant information and acting as appropriate
- To ensure that verbal and written communication is maintained within the departments
- Exchange information with work colleagues and service users
- Demonstrate a courteous and helpful approach to visitors and Colleagues
- Support new employees in the department
- Required to deliver the set work on time and to the required standard
- Provide information and demonstrate duties to less experienced staff to assist them in meeting work demands
- Be able to provide anticipated delivery times of equipment and advise on location of equipment using the traceability system to locate individual sets/equipment
- Monitor and record daily checks on decontamination equipment ensuring that any anomalies are escalated to the senior team.
- Isolating faulty equipment for further investigation and recording non-conformances in the approved manner.
- Carry out detailed product release, checking for physical evidence/indication of sterility. Physical properties to be assessed.
- Inspect decontamination equipment (Autoclaves and Washer/Disinfectors) for any change in condition i.e., steam leaks or build-up of scale of the autoclaves.
- Demonstrate a broad knowledge of surgical instruments and be able to identify surgical instruments and advise end users where commonly held instruments/alternatives can be found.
Please refer to the job description for further details.
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
- To communicate with customers at all levels both face to face and by telephone.
- To deal with telephone enquires as necessary in a concise and appropriate manner, recording all relevant information and acting as appropriate
- To ensure that verbal and written communication is maintained within the departments
- Exchange information with work colleagues and service users
- Demonstrate a courteous and helpful approach to visitors and Colleagues
- Support new employees in the department
- Required to deliver the set work on time and to the required standard
- Provide information and demonstrate duties to less experienced staff to assist them in meeting work demands
- Be able to provide anticipated delivery times of equipment and advise on location of equipment using the traceability system to locate individual sets/equipment
- Monitor and record daily checks on decontamination equipment ensuring that any anomalies are escalated to the senior team.
- Isolating faulty equipment for further investigation and recording non-conformances in the approved manner.
- Carry out detailed product release, checking for physical evidence/indication of sterility. Physical properties to be assessed.
- Inspect decontamination equipment (Autoclaves and Washer/Disinfectors) for any change in condition i.e., steam leaks or build-up of scale of the autoclaves.
- Demonstrate a broad knowledge of surgical instruments and be able to identify surgical instruments and advise end users where commonly held instruments/alternatives can be found.
Please refer to the job description for further details.
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
- Willing to train further in Decontamination sciences
Desirable
- GCSE grades A-C or equivalent in 3 core subjects
- Decontamination qualification
- Familiar with a process driven environment
Experience
Desirable
- Previous sterile services experience
- Experience of interpreting results for product release
- Familiar with medical devices / surgical instrumentation
Skills
Essential
- Ability to work in a team
- Ability to perform routine tasks in specified standards
- Ability to work accurately
- Ability to achieve strict deadlines
- Ability to problem solve
- Ability to communicate with all levels of staff
- Work to standard operational procedures
- Ability to work independently
Desirable
- Knowledge of decontamination protocols
- Knowledge of the requirements of a QM system
- Knowledge of equipment including computerized tracking system
- Knowledge of surgical equipment
Personal and people development
Essential
- Participate in personal development
- Complete training assessments in a timely manner
Communication
Essential
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Ability to absorb and act on instruction
Person Specification
Qualifications and knowledge
Essential
- Willing to train further in Decontamination sciences
Desirable
- GCSE grades A-C or equivalent in 3 core subjects
- Decontamination qualification
- Familiar with a process driven environment
Experience
Desirable
- Previous sterile services experience
- Experience of interpreting results for product release
- Familiar with medical devices / surgical instrumentation
Skills
Essential
- Ability to work in a team
- Ability to perform routine tasks in specified standards
- Ability to work accurately
- Ability to achieve strict deadlines
- Ability to problem solve
- Ability to communicate with all levels of staff
- Work to standard operational procedures
- Ability to work independently
Desirable
- Knowledge of decontamination protocols
- Knowledge of the requirements of a QM system
- Knowledge of equipment including computerized tracking system
- Knowledge of surgical equipment
Personal and people development
Essential
- Participate in personal development
- Complete training assessments in a timely manner
Communication
Essential
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Ability to absorb and act on instruction
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.
