Doncaster & Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS FT
The post-holder will effectively manage the Endoscopy decontamination area. They will work as part of the team as directed by the Endoscopy Sister. They are expected to plan and organise their own workload within the decontamination area to ensure safe preparation of endoscopes for the lists and other clinical areas within the hospital.
To participate in the on-going development of the Endoscopy Service.
Endoscopy has 3 Units one at Doncaster Royal Infirmary, Bassetlaw Hospital and Mexborough Montagu Hospital.
The service provides 7 day working and staff rotate to all sites.
Main duties of the job
1. Undertake the necessary training and assessments to fulfil the role.
2. Understand COSHH and its importance in the decontamination area.
3. Use the RapidAER machines efficiently in a user and administrative capacity.
4. Use the storage cabinets efficiently in a user and administrative capacity.
5. Have basic knowledge of the workings of the RO plant room and be able to recognise any faults or alarms that require attention. Recognise any fault with any piece of equipment and report it to the appropriate service.
6. Undertake weekly water testing and swabbing procedures correctly and competently, and act upon these results accordingly.
7. Complete daily and weekly checks and documentation, acting upon results accordingly.
8. Complete endoscope management tasks, including filing, inventory, repairs, loan endoscopes, ensuring all information is kept in orderly and accessible systems.
9. Manage stock levels for products used in the decontamination area and alert the appropriate staff member should stock levels be low or require ordering.
10. Complete daily and weekly cleaning tasks of all areas and document them.
11. Maintain your accreditation in the decontamination area and seek further training as required.
About us
DBTH is one of Yorkshire's leading acute trusts, serving a population of more than 440,000. Our services are based over three main hospital sites and several additional services employing over 7,000 colleagues. At DBTH we have a comprehensive framework of behaviours that guide us in our daily working lives, these form the DBTH Way. We pride ourselves on our commitment to the values of We Care and the DBTH Way, providing further clarity on what it means to embody these values in our everyday interactions. As an organisation that supports flexible working, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us, our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you. As an equal opportunities employer, we encourage applicants from all sectors of the community, particularly from under-represented groups including those with disabilities, members of our ethnic minorities, and LGBTQ+ communities.
Job responsibilities
Please see attached to the advert a job description and person specification for further details. Please ensure you read both documents carefully. Please note, if your application is successful you will be required to present original certificates of qualifications that are listed in the person specification under essential.
Person Specification
Knowledge & Experience
* Basic understanding of endoscopic procedures.
Personal Attributes & Skills
* Demonstrate awareness of the importance of working as part of a team.
* Ability to work under pressure.
* Effective communicator both verbally and in writing.
* Commitment to professional development.
* Maintain a professional manner at all times.
* Willing and motivated to learn and develop.
Qualifications & Training
* Good literacy and numeracy skills.
* Good IT skills.
* GCSE English & Maths - minimum acceptable grade C or 4.
* Key skills English & Maths - minimum level 2.
* Quality system auditing experience.
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.
Employer name
Doncaster & Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS FT
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