Endoscopy Decontamination Technician

Job summary

With the successful creation of a new clinical directorate and new management arrangements an exciting opportunity has arisen for you to join our team. We are now seeking dynamic individuals who want to be a part the Endoscopy Service at University Hospital Llandough.

The unit comprises of 6 Theatres that service a full range of GI Endoscopy and Bronchoscopy procedures and also dedicated support facilities for a seamless patient pathway.

We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic individual to work with a friendly and supportive team within a challenging and demanding environment. Experience in a health care environment is desirable but not essential as on- the - job training will be provided. A mentor will be assigned to guide you towards developing your skills, thus providing effective and efficient delivery of patient care.

As a Decontamination Technician in the Endoscopy Unit at UHL you will be responsible for the daily decontamination of a variety of endoscopes ensuring they are cleaned, maintained and stored in line with National standards.

The successful candidate will be working in a purpose built unit, using some of the latest technology.

The Unit provides a service to both out-patients and inpatients which includes diagnostic and therapeutic procedures 24 hrs a day.

Main duties of the job

The Decontamination Technician role is to aid all members of the Endoscopy team by supporting the Qualified staff in activities undertaken in the Endoscopy unit, carrying out some duties without direct supervision.

They will be responsible for daily maintenance of all endoscopes within the department ensuring a suitable supply for the lists.

The post holder will carry out assigned tasks involving patient care and other duties under direct supervision of qualified staff.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this role; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

About us

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is one of the largest Integrated Health Boards in the UK, employing over 15,000 staff, providing over 100 specialist services. Working across 6 hospital sites, we have a diverse range of career opportunities to offer. Serving around 500,000 people living in Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan, we are focussed on the health and care needs of our local population whilst working with our partners to develop regional services.

Our mission is "Caring for People, Keeping People Well", and ourvision is that every person's chance of leading a healthy life should be equal. As an organisation we are unashamedly ambitious for our population's health, rising to the challenges of today and tomorrow through our 10-year strategy, Shaping our Future Wellbeing. We are contributing to a healthier Wales with great emphasis placed on innovation and improvement, learning from around the world and leading the way in clinical research. Partnership working is strong at Cardiff and Vale, and we work closely with our staff and our community.

Cardiff, the thriving Welsh capital, is a fantastic city to live and work in with an abundance of sports, arts and cultural attractions. Situated to the west of Cardiff, the Vale of Glamorgan offers a combination of beautiful Welsh countryside and a dramatic natural coastline. Whether city life or rural living, Cardiff and the Vale offers the best of both worlds.