Job summary
The post holder will undertake decontamination and sterilization duties according to equipment requirements and assist the supervisors andmanagers in providing a high-quality accredited (EN ISO 13485:2016 & JAG) service, this will be inclusive of logistical responsibilities and storemanagement processes of reusable medical devices utilised within clinical care.
The post holder will be required to receive, disassemble, clean, disinfect, reassemble, pack, sterilise as appropriate, dispatch, transfer and storedevices within controlled environments, ensuring comprehensive records of all tasks are maintained for tracking traceability purposes; this willnecessitate the operation of specific computer and database applications.Because some tasks expected within this role are governed by regulation (UK MDR) the employee must work in accordance to national guidanceand published research; the departments Standard Operating procedures and quality management systems to ensure an effective and compliantservice is delivered.
Post holder will be expected to provide supervision of newly appointed or less experienced staff and apprentice technicians and plan own workwith limited supervision.
The role will be a rotational post working between sterile services, endoscopy decontamination services, theatre logistics
No previous applicants need to apply.
We do not hold a sponsorship licence and are unable to offer employment under any sponsorship arrangement.
Main duties of the job
- To work in accordance with Departmental & National Policy, Standard Operating Procedures and Quality Management Systems.
- Able to demonstrate ability, and apply knowledge and competence to all tasks required to supply and support the provision of decontamination and sterilisation of endoscopes and theatre instruments respectively; and consequently efficient store management protocols and timely delivery according to customer needs.
- Participate fully as a team member, sharing knowledge and information and supporting colleagues, to promote a cohesive team and the achievement of team objectives.
- Report untoward incidents, non-conformities and any other relevant information to a senior member of staff using the Trust Datix Incident reporting system.
- Take responsibility for logging and escalating failures of decontamination equipment to relevant stake holders and management.
- Show full understanding of decontamination equipment functionality and associated validation (daily weekly monthly and annual) testing requirements; consequently carryout routine tests in accordance with Quality standards and guidance.
- Take direction from seniors and coordinate tasks appropriately, to ensure endoscopes and theatre instruments are readily available inaccordance with patient scheduling and ensure that emergency requirements take priority; also confirm processes are followed to ensure endoscopes and instruments are available for out of hours use.
About us
QE Facilities (QEF) is a wholly owned subsidiary company of Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust (GHNT), based in the North East of England.
We provide a range of non- clinical services to GHNT and other NHS organisations. Our services include: estates, facilities services, procurement, medical engineering and devices, endoscopy decontamination and sterile services, transport, out-patient pharmacy, and prevention & management of violence & aggression training (PMVA).
In addition we provide consultancy services, advising clients on all aspects of establishing a subsidiary company within an NHS body to the provision of VAT compliance advice.
QE Facilities work to their own Terms and Conditions and these are not the same as Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust Terms and Conditions. This is not an Agenda for Change Pay Rate.
We do not hold a sponsorship licence and are unable to offer employment under any sponsorship arrangement.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Inform senior staff if asked or expected to work unsupervised without the relevant training or level of competence.
- Attend training courses and partake in any other training strategies (mandatory and non-mandatory) as required to maintain knowledge and skills as required, this may involve overnight stay away from home.
- Participate in own 1:1 meetings and PDP development.
- Assist with the supervision and teaching in decontamination practices to new and less experienced technicians.
- Support departmental needs to ensure monitoring, maintenance & servicing requirements of endoscopes and theatre instruments areundertaken in a way that offers little service disruption and report accordingly to senior staff.
- Ensure routine tests are undertaken and recorded in accordance with the Planned Preventative Maintenance Schedules, Quality Standards and Guidance.
- Undertake regular audits of decontamination and sterilisation processes and action any discrepancies to departmental guidelines.
- To adhere to the recommendations for the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) and risk assessments appropriate to the clinical area.
- Inspect equipment within the decontamination cycle to ensure processes are effective.
- Recognise devices by name and ensure theatre trays endoscopes are repacked correctly with correct instruments ancillary items, responsible for checking loan devices/trays and ensuring the correct items delivered prior to clinical use.
- Attend and participate in departmental meetings.
- Support the development or refreshing standard operating procedures according to service change and modernisation.
- Will come into contact with remnants of blood, body tissue or offensive by-products as part of the cleaning cycles.
- The role is physically demanding and requires significant amounts of manual handling
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Inform senior staff if asked or expected to work unsupervised without the relevant training or level of competence.
- Attend training courses and partake in any other training strategies (mandatory and non-mandatory) as required to maintain knowledge and skills as required, this may involve overnight stay away from home.
- Participate in own 1:1 meetings and PDP development.
- Assist with the supervision and teaching in decontamination practices to new and less experienced technicians.
- Support departmental needs to ensure monitoring, maintenance & servicing requirements of endoscopes and theatre instruments areundertaken in a way that offers little service disruption and report accordingly to senior staff.
- Ensure routine tests are undertaken and recorded in accordance with the Planned Preventative Maintenance Schedules, Quality Standards and Guidance.
- Undertake regular audits of decontamination and sterilisation processes and action any discrepancies to departmental guidelines.
- To adhere to the recommendations for the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) and risk assessments appropriate to the clinical area.
- Inspect equipment within the decontamination cycle to ensure processes are effective.
- Recognise devices by name and ensure theatre trays endoscopes are repacked correctly with correct instruments ancillary items, responsible for checking loan devices/trays and ensuring the correct items delivered prior to clinical use.
- Attend and participate in departmental meetings.
- Support the development or refreshing standard operating procedures according to service change and modernisation.
- Will come into contact with remnants of blood, body tissue or offensive by-products as part of the cleaning cycles.
- The role is physically demanding and requires significant amounts of manual handling
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Education to GCSE or equivalent, including Maths and English
Desirable
- NVQ3 (Technical Certificate Decontamination) or equivalent level of knowledge and experience through decontamination training
- Willingness to attend training throughout the duration of being in post
Skills
Essential
- Team WOrker
- Ability to stay calm/work under pressure
- Professional manner at all times
- Knowledge of infection control. health & safety, COSHH
Desirable
- Knowledge and experience in the decontamination of reusable medical devices
- Ability to train staff in decontamination systems
Experience
Essential
- Ability to work as part of a team and autonomously
- A working knowledge of keyboard, typing and computer skills
- Ability to work to standard operating procedures
Desirable
- Supervisory Experience
- Decontamination/Warehouse experience
- Involvement with change, quality assurance and innovation work
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Education to GCSE or equivalent, including Maths and English
Desirable
- NVQ3 (Technical Certificate Decontamination) or equivalent level of knowledge and experience through decontamination training
- Willingness to attend training throughout the duration of being in post
Skills
Essential
- Team WOrker
- Ability to stay calm/work under pressure
- Professional manner at all times
- Knowledge of infection control. health & safety, COSHH
Desirable
- Knowledge and experience in the decontamination of reusable medical devices
- Ability to train staff in decontamination systems
Experience
Essential
- Ability to work as part of a team and autonomously
- A working knowledge of keyboard, typing and computer skills
- Ability to work to standard operating procedures
Desirable
- Supervisory Experience
- Decontamination/Warehouse experience
- Involvement with change, quality assurance and innovation work
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
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).
