Job summary
Applications are invited for the post of Equipment Decontamination/Stores Technician based at Ysbyty Bryn Y Neuadd, Llanfairfechan.
The North West Wales Community Equipment Service provides community equipment (mobility aids) to hospitals and members of the public across North West of Wales. The service is a Partnership between Gwynedd, Conwy and Anglesey County Council and Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board.
Main duties of the job
Some key duties include:
Decontaminate community equipment in priority sequence for reuse and or/disposal.
Using personal protective equipment (PPE) achieve total segregation of soiled and clean equipment and ensure that staff handling of equipment does not cross contaminate clean equipment.
Ensuring a safe and clean work environment including but not limited to, the safe racking and storage of equipment, cleanliness of warehouse and vehicles, and general good housekeeping.
A secondary requirement of this role would be on occasions delivering equipment into patient's houses which includes driving a Health Board vehicle and some administrative work.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
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.
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
Qualification
Essential
- Good standard of general education including knowledge of MS Office software
- B Tec Level 3 in Disabled Living Trusted Assessor Course or relevant proven experience
Desirable
- Driving qualification beyond standard licence
Experience
Essential
- Experience of assembling equipment and following assembly instructions
Desirable
- Conversant with Health and Safety Regulations including COSHH
Aptitude & abilities
Essential
- Demonstrates an ability to prioritise own workload and responds appropriately to urgent and emergency situations
- Ability to work as a member of a team as well as alone
- To adhere to the risk assessment of the working environment on a daily basis, and responsible for assessing and reporting any risks when out in the community.
Desirable
Values
Essential
- Self motivating
- Be polite, calm and where necessary assertive
Desirable
- Meets all desirable criteria as per attached job description/person specification
Person Specification
Qualification
Essential
- Good standard of general education including knowledge of MS Office software
- B Tec Level 3 in Disabled Living Trusted Assessor Course or relevant proven experience
Desirable
- Driving qualification beyond standard licence
Experience
Essential
- Experience of assembling equipment and following assembly instructions
Desirable
- Conversant with Health and Safety Regulations including COSHH
Aptitude & abilities
Essential
- Demonstrates an ability to prioritise own workload and responds appropriately to urgent and emergency situations
- Ability to work as a member of a team as well as alone
- To adhere to the risk assessment of the working environment on a daily basis, and responsible for assessing and reporting any risks when out in the community.
Desirable
Values
Essential
- Self motivating
- Be polite, calm and where necessary assertive
Desirable
- Meets all desirable criteria as per attached job description/person specification
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).
