Job summary
Employer heading
Decontamination Technician
Band 2
Job overview
This is an exciting time to be joining the Endoscopy Unit at the Dudley Group of Hospitals. We have a JAG accredited Endoscopy Unit which has recently undergone expansion and now includes 5 endoscopy procedure rooms, with a separate room in radiology for Fluroscopy assisted procedures. We are further expanding into a Community Diagnostics Centre based at the Corbett Hospital site where we will be undertaking diagnostics and additional services such as cytosponge and Trans-nasal Endoscopy.
We are advertising for a Decontamination Technician(s), band 2 to support the set up of our community diagnostics services. We are looking for a highly motivated, enthusiastic and dedicated individuals who are passionate about delivering excellent patient care to join our Decontamination Team. These roles are a vital part of the preparation of the Endoscopic medical equipment (cameras) by a decontamination process, ensuring the Endoscopy Unit is able to provide a seamless Endoscopy Service for our patients. Employees will be expected to obtain on the job specialist and technical knowledge as well as a general understanding of policies and procedures. Competency based training will be given.
The individual must be able to work flexibly and portray a safe, friendly and efficient service at all times
Main duties of the job
To participate in the provision of a specialised decontamination of medical devices service contributing to the clinical case of the patient.
To perform a full range of decontamination duties for all equipment used within the Trust.
Working for our organisation
At the Dudley Group our patients and staff are at the heart of all that we do and that is to provide a world class service that aligns with our vision of “excellent health care, improved health for all”. We are seeking to recruit staff who share our vision and values of making Dudley Group an incredible workplace
We are committed to becoming a diverse and an inclusive employer and where people feel sense of belonging. Seeking to expand diversity within our teams, we positively encourage applications from under-represented groups such as ethnically diverse, disabled and LGBTQ+ groups. We are also under-represented in-terms of gender within nursing roles and we would welcome applications from people from male and non-binary backgrounds.
Dudley Group offer many opportunities for our staff to develop and grow within their roles through our Learning & OD department. These include topics such as communication, wellbeing, team development, cultural competency, and values, plus much more. For those in a Management/Leadership role, there are additional programmes to support you to develop the skills you need. These include our Managers Essentials Programme and a Leadership Programme that all managers will attend as part of your Dudley Managers Induction. Our Learning Prospectus is a great way to discover the details behind what’s available for you here at The Dudley Group.
We are committed to home life balance through flexible working and making reasonable adjustments where possible
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description for full details of the main duties and responsibilities that the post holder is required to undertake
Person specification
Education & Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Educated to GCSE standard or equivalent
- Basic IT skills
Skills & Experience
Essential criteria
- Experience of Decontamination / sterilisation of medical equipment
- Experience of working with others
- Experience in working within a health care setting
- Experience of Decontamination / sterilisation of medical equipment
- Ability to cope under pressure
Desirable criteria
- Experience with traceability systems for the decontamination of endoscopes/medical equipment
Personal Qualities
Essential criteria
- Legible handwriting
- Be able to demonstrate a caring professional attitude
- Reliable and Trustworthy
- Adaptable / Flexible
- Good health / attendance records
Interests and motivation to the job
Essential criteria
- Enthusiastic
- Team Worker
- Committed
- Must be flexible with shift patterns
Communication and relationship skills
Essential criteria
- Ability to communicate effectively
- Reliable and trustworthy
Applicant requirements
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Stephanie Jones
- Job title
- Endoscopy Lead Nurse
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01384 456111
- Additional information
Please contact Stephanie Jones
01384 456111 Ext: 2722 / [email protected]
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