Job summary Decontamination Technician 37.5 hours per week (Monday - Saturday including On-Call duties, covering the unit for emergencies out of hours) Permanent Salary: £24,071 - £25,674 Closing Date: 14th March 2025 Interview Date: 27th March 2025 This post may close early due to high numbers of applications, so you are advised to apply promptly. All correspondence for this vacancy will be sent by email; please check your account regularly including your Junk and SPAM areas. A great and friendly place to work, so bring your passion, commitment and expertise and enjoy the opportunities to make a difference every day. We welcome applications from the Armed Forces Community - get in touch to find out more JoinTeamEliot There is an exciting opportunity to join our JAG accredited Endoscopy unit. The endoscopy unit is a fast passed area with 4 procedure rooms.We undertake diagnostic and therapeutic procedures (upper GI, lower GI and respiratory procedures). The role will be to provide and support training for other members of staff working alongside you in Decontamination, working to JAG and unit standards. Main duties of the job You will be responsible for working in the Endoscopy Decontamination room, as well as the Endoscopy procedure rooms. You will adhere to strict IPC and JAG guidelines whilst decontaminating endoscopes, using AEDs and drying cabinets. You will be responsible for liaising with internal and external authorised persons. The role includes, ensuring paperwork is completed, inclusive of daily/weekly logbooks and traceability of scopes. You will also work as a clinical member of staff in the Endoscopy procedure rooms, maintaining your skills and competencies. You will assist in a variety of Upper and Lower GI procedures. This will include supporting patients through Endoscopy procedures, whilst recording vital signs. Taking histology samples, completing safety pre and post procedure checklists. You will undertake on-call duties covering the unit for emergencies out of hours To ensure the safety of all patients undergoing endoscopy by ensuring efficiency of all decontamination processes through sound management of equipment and training in decontamination in accordance with national and local guidelines To take responsibility for the running and maintenance of the decontamination area, ensuring all flexible endoscopes and accessories are cleaned, disinfected and appropriately tracked using the electronic tracking system in accordance with national and local guidelines. The post holder will be required to maintain skills required to fulfil on call duties. About us Here at George Eliot our vision to ' excel at patient care' taking centre stage. An ever evolving clinically- led acute service provider we are on a journey to continually provide high quality, safe and responsive health services delivered by inspiring and compassionate staff who share our corporate values: E ffective open communication E x cellence and safety in everything we do C hallenge but support E xpect respect and dignity L ocal health that inspires confidence Benefits: On-site nursery, 27 days minimum annual leave plus bank holidays, cycle to work scheme, flexible working, extensive in-house course learning directory, buying and selling of annual leave, subsidised restaurant, tranquillity garden and generous subsidised on-site parking. Date posted 05 March 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 3 Salary £24,071 to £25,674 a year On-Call duties, covering the unit for emergencies out of hours Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 230-19035456-MED-AB Job locations George Eliot Hospital NHS Trust College Street Nuneaton CV10 7DJ Job description Job responsibilities Responsible for ensuring endoscope washer disinfectors (EWD) have completed a self- disinfection cycle prior to use each morning. Responsible for maintaining accurate electronic or manual traceability records for all flexible endoscopes and accessories. Carry out basic maintenance on the EWDs and drying cabinets including daily and weekly testing of water samples for total viable count (TVC), water hardness and conductivity and reporting any anomalies to the team leader and unit manager. Take action to identify any potential sources of contamination to water supplies in the decontamination area and implement strict decontamination regimes should samples fail to meet the required standards Using specialised judgement detect both minor and major faults in a range of complex electronic and mechanical equipment used within the decontamination process. Identify where able the cause of such faults and implement safe working practices to reduce further incidents. Report faults to manufacturers, suppliers and in house maintenance department immediately to ensure faults are rectified as soon as possible to prevent delays in patient procedures. Ensure that all staff follow procedure for equipment being sent for repair and arrange for the appropriate loan equipment to be sent. To report equipment shortfalls to Endoscopy Lead Nurse if non -availability does not meet service requirements Adhere to and always maintain strict decontamination and infection control and prevention regimes. Manage contractual service requirements, arranging when due and liaising with management to ensure service is not unduly affected. Liaise with relevant personnel to ensure Reverse Osmosis (RO) systems are maintained according to national guidelines. Identify and process endoscopes required each day in accordance with national and local guidance. Identify, record, and report any equipment faults to manufacturers, suppliers and in-house maintenance teams ensuring safe practice is always maintained for patients and colleagues. Take personal responsibility for protection from bodily fluids during the decontamination process including the correct use of PPE. Adhere to Health and Safety at work act and Control of Substances hazardous to Health (COSHH) guidance at all times to ensure safe practice in the decontamination areas Correctly store and maintain stock levels of chemicals, disinfectants, cleaning products and accessories used within the decontamination process, handle chemicals in accordance with Control of Substances hazardous to Health (COSHH) guidance. Responsible for ensuring that the working environment is clean, tidy and safe at all times Maintain accurate records for all decontamination equipment, including maintenance and repairs. Participate in internal and external audits of the decontamination area. Support staff in the decontamination areas and provide training to new and existing staff to ensure all decontamination standards are maintained Act as a point of contact for any queries relating to the decontamination area and equipment To attend or complete the Trusts Mandatory training programme on ESR and participate in other training and development activities as arranged. Effectively communicate operational issues with other members of the endoscopy team using departmental routes of communication and promote teamwork between all areas of the department. Follow Trust and Departmental policies, procedures and guidelines. Undertake any training required for the post. For a full comprehensive list of main responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to job description and personal specification attached. Job description Job responsibilities Responsible for ensuring endoscope washer disinfectors (EWD) have completed a self- disinfection cycle prior to use each morning. Responsible for maintaining accurate electronic or manual traceability records for all flexible endoscopes and accessories. Carry out basic maintenance on the EWDs and drying cabinets including daily and weekly testing of water samples for total viable count (TVC), water hardness and conductivity and reporting any anomalies to the team leader and unit manager. Take action to identify any potential sources of contamination to water supplies in the decontamination area and implement strict decontamination regimes should samples fail to meet the required standards Using specialised judgement detect both minor and major faults in a range of complex electronic and mechanical equipment used within the decontamination process. Identify where able the cause of such faults and implement safe working practices to reduce further incidents. Report faults to manufacturers, suppliers and in house maintenance department immediately to ensure faults are rectified as soon as possible to prevent delays in patient procedures. Ensure that all staff follow procedure for equipment being sent for repair and arrange for the appropriate loan equipment to be sent. To report equipment shortfalls to Endoscopy Lead Nurse if non -availability does not meet service requirements Adhere to and always maintain strict decontamination and infection control and prevention regimes. Manage contractual service requirements, arranging when due and liaising with management to ensure service is not unduly affected. Liaise with relevant personnel to ensure Reverse Osmosis (RO) systems are maintained according to national guidelines. Identify and process endoscopes required each day in accordance with national and local guidance. Identify, record, and report any equipment faults to manufacturers, suppliers and in-house maintenance teams ensuring safe practice is always maintained for patients and colleagues. Take personal responsibility for protection from bodily fluids during the decontamination process including the correct use of PPE. Adhere to Health and Safety at work act and Control of Substances hazardous to Health (COSHH) guidance at all times to ensure safe practice in the decontamination areas Correctly store and maintain stock levels of chemicals, disinfectants, cleaning products and accessories used within the decontamination process, handle chemicals in accordance with Control of Substances hazardous to Health (COSHH) guidance. Responsible for ensuring that the working environment is clean, tidy and safe at all times Maintain accurate records for all decontamination equipment, including maintenance and repairs. Participate in internal and external audits of the decontamination area. Support staff in the decontamination areas and provide training to new and existing staff to ensure all decontamination standards are maintained Act as a point of contact for any queries relating to the decontamination area and equipment To attend or complete the Trusts Mandatory training programme on ESR and participate in other training and development activities as arranged. Effectively communicate operational issues with other members of the endoscopy team using departmental routes of communication and promote teamwork between all areas of the department. Follow Trust and Departmental policies, procedures and guidelines. Undertake any training required for the post. For a full comprehensive list of main responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to job description and personal specification attached. Person Specification Qualifications and Professional Training Essential GCSE in English and Maths or Functional Skills Numeracy, Literacy, Communication Level 1 Desirable Level 2 QCF/NVQ Health & Social Care Level 2 QCF/NVQ Clinical Healthcare Support Basic IT Skills Functional Skills Numeracy, Literacy, Communication Level 2 Experience and Knowlege Essential Experience of working in a healthcare environment (at least six months experience) Ability to understand the importance of confidentiality and to maintain confidentiality at all times Demonstrates good interpersonal skills Able to communicate clearly, verbally and written Acute hospital healthcare experience Desirable Has an understanding/awareness of the Data Protection Act Has an understanding of basic health care requirements Has an understanding of infection prevention within a care setting Personal Qualities Essential Good communication skills Engage in continuous professional development Ability to form positive working relationships Ability to remain calm under a range of circumstances Adaptable Ability to give out instructions accurately Ability to lead and work as part of a team Flexibility to work as required in emergency to meet the needs of the service Skills and Ability Essential Good verbal/communication skills - ability to articulate to internal and external team members Have the ability to deal with members of the public from many diverse groups Good telephone manner To be able to assist patients to move using appropriate aids on a frequent basis To be able to transport patients using wheelchair/trolley or bed on a frequent basis. This will occur for short periods frequently throughout a normal shift and will require moderate effort Frequently be able to deal with patients and relatives during distressful situations Willingness to learn new skills and apply in the workplace To deal with competing demands for attention with frequent interruptions Person Specification Qualifications and Professional Training Essential GCSE in English and Maths or Functional Skills Numeracy, Literacy, Communication Level 1 Desirable Level 2 QCF/NVQ Health & Social Care Level 2 QCF/NVQ Clinical Healthcare Support Basic IT Skills Functional Skills Numeracy, Literacy, Communication Level 2 Experience and Knowlege Essential Experience of working in a healthcare environment (at least six months experience) Ability to understand the importance of confidentiality and to maintain confidentiality at all times Demonstrates good interpersonal skills Able to communicate clearly, verbally and written Acute hospital healthcare experience Desirable Has an understanding/awareness of the Data Protection Act Has an understanding of basic health care requirements Has an understanding of infection prevention within a care setting Personal Qualities Essential Good communication skills Engage in continuous professional development Ability to form positive working relationships Ability to remain calm under a range of circumstances Adaptable Ability to give out instructions accurately Ability to lead and work as part of a team Flexibility to work as required in emergency to meet the needs of the service Skills and Ability Essential Good verbal/communication skills - ability to articulate to internal and external team members Have the ability to deal with members of the public from many diverse groups Good telephone manner To be able to assist patients to move using appropriate aids on a frequent basis To be able to transport patients using wheelchair/trolley or bed on a frequent basis. This will occur for short periods frequently throughout a normal shift and will require moderate effort Frequently be able to deal with patients and relatives during distressful situations Willingness to learn new skills and apply in the workplace To deal with competing demands for attention with frequent interruptions 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. Certificate of Sponsorship 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. Certificate of Sponsorship 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). Employer details Employer name George Eliot Hospital NHS Trust Address George Eliot Hospital NHS Trust College Street Nuneaton CV10 7DJ Employer's website http://www.geh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)