Decontamination Technician

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board

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Job summary

An opportunity has arisen for the Post of Decontamination Technician at the Endoscopy Unit here at Ysbyty Gwynedd (Band 2). The successful candidate will responsible for ensuring the safe and efficient decontamination of flexible endoscopes. We are looking for an Endoscopy Decontamination Technician to carry out the collection, receipt, disassembly, cleaning, disinfection, reassembly, packing and delivering of reusable medical Endoscopes within the Endoscopy Unit and other Services. Decontamination experience is essential for this post.

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

Main duties of the job

  • To maintain and protect confidential information relating to patients.
  • To establish and maintain good working relationships with members of the multi-disciplinary team.
  • Maintain a clean environment throughout the Gastroenterology Unit.
  • Ensure that all endoscopy equipment being used is decontaminated in accordance with national, local and manufacturer's guidelines andreport any faults immediately.
  • Ensure Health and Safety measures are implemented at all times.

About us

If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales . Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and 'Proud to Lead' competence framework.

Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the "Disability Confident Employer" scheme.

Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.

Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.

Date posted

19 July 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£22,720 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

050-ACS482-0724

Job locations

Ysbyty Gwynedd

Penrhosgarnedd

Bangor

LL57 2PW


Job description

Job responsibilities

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.

Job description

Job responsibilities

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.

Person Specification

Decontamination experience in Endoscopy

Essential

  • Experience in Endoscopy Decontamination

Desirable

  • AWENcf competency Level 4

Qualifications

Essential

  • AWENcf Level 4
Person Specification

Decontamination experience in Endoscopy

Essential

  • Experience in Endoscopy Decontamination

Desirable

  • AWENcf competency Level 4

Qualifications

Essential

  • AWENcf Level 4

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board

Address

Ysbyty Gwynedd

Penrhosgarnedd

Bangor

LL57 2PW


Employer's website

https://bcuhb.nhs.wales/train-work-live/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board

Address

Ysbyty Gwynedd

Penrhosgarnedd

Bangor

LL57 2PW


Employer's website

https://bcuhb.nhs.wales/train-work-live/ (Opens in a new tab)

For questions about the job, contact:

Endoscopy Unit Manager/ Deputy Unit Manager

Nicky Jones/ Jess Vicars

nicky.jones@wales.nhs.uk

01248384151

Date posted

19 July 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£22,720 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

050-ACS482-0724

Job locations

Ysbyty Gwynedd

Penrhosgarnedd

Bangor

LL57 2PW


Supporting documents

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