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Decontamination Technician (HSDU)

Band 2  £22,383 per annum

Hours: 37.5 hours per week, all MKUH roles will be considered for flexible working

The Decontamination Unit provides a vital service reprocessing surgical instruments for use in all wards and departments within the trust. 

You will be involved in the cleaning, inspecting, assembling, packing, sterilising and distributing surgical equipment for supply to Wards, Departments, Theatres and Endoscopy.

Successful candidates will require attention to detail & an eagerness and ability to learn.

A comprehensive in house training programme is in operation which successful candidates will be expected to take part in and complete.

The role is physically demanding, lifting and handling heavy instrument sets and long periods of standing.  It is necessary to transport theatre equipment around the hospital using trolleys.

As a clinical support service the department is operational 6 days a week, supported by an on-call service to meet the demands of the hospital.

The hours of work are 37.5 a week on a two-tier shift system covering an early and late shift and working one Saturday in two.  In line with the department objectives hours are to be reviewed regularly and may be subject to change.

Previous applicants that have applied in the last 3 months need not apply

Interview:  23rd July 2024

Prif ddyletswyddau'r swydd

To assist in the reprocessing and sterilisation of reusable instrumentation for patient use in theatres, wards and departments these products are classed as medical devices and are subject to regulatory control during manufacture.

Other requirements for this role are:

• Literacy and numeracy skills
• Good organisational skills
• Confident, outgoing, punctual and flexible
• Basic IT skills
• Insight into the care of delicate and expensive equipment

The unit is compliant to ISO13485 Quality Management System.  Previous experience working with a Quality System is desirable but not essential.

For further information contact Marea Lawford, Head of Decontamination Services on extension 86683.

 

Gweithio i'n sefydliad

'Estates and Ancillary professionals experience an outstanding level of recognition and reward' (NHS Staff Survey 2023).

You can expect a warm welcome at Milton Keynes University Hospital, our staff are friendly and welcoming. We listen to each other and work together to embed our Trusts values and behaviours.  At MKUH we appreciate our staff and reward them with an outstanding benefits package including:

• Free on-site parking
• Free tea and coffee
• Great flexible working opportunities
• Discounted gym membership
• Lease car scheme
• Generous annual leave and pension scheme
• On site nursery (chargeable)
• Extensive staff health and well-being programme

Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, in partnership with the University of Buckingham, is a University Teaching Hospital; we conduct research and teaching on site to improve the care of our patients. The hospital is undergoing significant investment, and we are proud to be rated good by the CQC. Visit our website to catch up on our latest news.