Job summary We have an exciting opportunity here at Mid Yorkshire Teaching NHS Trust for the right person. We are looking for a Supervisor or Decontamination Technician to join our highly motivated and dedicated team. Candidates must have decontamination experience and if not already qualified have a commitment to complete a qualification within 18 months. This role is based at Pinderfields in the central decontamination facility that covers all 3 sites attached to The Mid Yorkshire Teaching NHS Trust. It is a busy department that is always striving for excellence and one that operates a strict quality management system to aid in this. This is a permanent full time role, working 37.5 hours per week which includes shifts patterns of 08.00am to 17.00pm, and 10.00am to 19.00pm alternating on a weekly basis. This also includes a 1 in 5 rostered weekend and a rostered bank holiday. The Mid Yorkshire Teaching NHS Trust are committed to providing a comprehensive range of services and benefits, along with access to a range of local/national discounts to support you and your family to make some fantastic savings. We offer a brilliant pension scheme, shopping discounts and offers, staff parking, great training opportunities and much more. Apply now to enjoy excellent career prospect while being part of an organisation that cares about helping people. Main duties of the job With the co-operation of the training manager, assist in training to ensure all staff have the competences needed to meet the current service and future developments. Undertake the role of trainer / assessor in line with departments training program for new staters / apprentices. Monitor and manage daily production and ensure targets are met. Take part in daily Genba giving and receiving information to all staff. Liaise with all supervisors on all shifts to ensure information is received by all. Manage staff annual leave and attendance as per departmental policy. Complete any documentation relating to absence in the correct areas and keep management informed of any issues. Prepare daily/weekly rotas so staff are aware of work areas and roles. Assist with recruitment as and when required. Offer first line counselling to staff as necessary and liaise with managers as appropriate. Work with college to support apprentices through qualification. About us We provide care and support to over a million people in Wakefield and Kirklees in their homes, community settings and across our three hospital sites at Pontefract, Dewsbury and Pinderfields (Wakefield). Always striving for excellence, we are at the forefront of innovation and research, and we invest in teaching and the development of our workforce. We live by our values of caring, improving, being respectful and maintaining high standards. We listen and learn because we aim to make Mid Yorkshire the best place to work and receive care. We value diversity and welcome talent and enthusiasm irrespective of age, disability, neurodivergence, sex, gender identity and gender expression, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or other personal circumstances including providing unpaid carers support to someone with a health and care need. As ethnic minority groups, members of the LGBTQ community, and people with a disability/neurodivergence are currently under-represented across the organisation, we encourage applications from members of these groups. We have policies and procedures to ensure all applicants are treated fairly and consistently. We are proud of our staff networks - who offer valuable guidance and feedback from those with lived experience. We have a clear vision and you could be part of this If you share our values and you want to make a difference to the lives of our patients and their families and carers, we would love to hear from you. Date posted 26 February 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 4 Salary £26,530 to £29,114 a year Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number C9377-INFRA0242 Job locations Pinderfields Hospital Aberford Road Wakefield West Yorkshire WF1 4DG Job description Job responsibilities With the co-operation of the training manager, assist in training to ensure all staff have the competences needed to meet the current service and future developments. Undertake the role of trainer / assessor in line with departments training program for new staters / apprentices. Monitor and manage daily production and ensure targets are met. Take part in daily Genba giving and receiving information to all staff. Liaise with all supervisors on all shifts to ensure information is received by all. Manage staff annual leave and attendance as per departmental policy. Complete any documentation relating to absence in the correct areas and keep management informed of any issues. Prepare daily/weekly rotas so staff are aware of work areas and roles. Assist with recruitment as and when required. Offer first line counselling to staff as necessary and liaise with managers as appropriate. Work with college to support apprentices through qualification. Job description Job responsibilities With the co-operation of the training manager, assist in training to ensure all staff have the competences needed to meet the current service and future developments. Undertake the role of trainer / assessor in line with departments training program for new staters / apprentices. Monitor and manage daily production and ensure targets are met. Take part in daily Genba giving and receiving information to all staff. Liaise with all supervisors on all shifts to ensure information is received by all. Manage staff annual leave and attendance as per departmental policy. Complete any documentation relating to absence in the correct areas and keep management informed of any issues. Prepare daily/weekly rotas so staff are aware of work areas and roles. Assist with recruitment as and when required. Offer first line counselling to staff as necessary and liaise with managers as appropriate. Work with college to support apprentices through qualification. Person Specification Experience Essential Previous experience in Decontamination of theatre equipment. Desirable Previous Team Leader experience Qualified Decontamination Technician Knowledge and Awareness Essential Working knowledge and awareness of surgical instrumentation and equipment. Working technical knowledge of decontamination. Utilise and find equipment using a tray/scope tracking system Able to fully utilise tracking and processing systems Desirable Basic keyboard skills and IT awareness Other Essential Flexible approach to work Help to provide out of hours service in emergency situations Skills and Abilities Essential Able to maintain and monitor accurate departmental records. Good written and verbal communication skills. Ability to lead and effective team. Good eye for detail. Good retentive memory. Good listening skills Personal Attributes Essential Experience of working in a quality-controlled environment. Ability to work within strict procedural guidelines. Ability to lead under pressure. Motivation and delegation skills. Need to organise own workload and that of others within tight deadlines. Meet the physical requirements of the role. Fit to undertake the duties of the post. Qualifications Essential Good general level of education Previous experience in Decontamination of theatre equipment. Commitment to complete IDSc qualification within 18 months. Desirable DMS, NVQ 4 in Management ILM (NEBBS) Supervisory qualification TVQ, NVQ, QCF, apprenticeship in Decontamination Assessor Experience Person Specification Experience Essential Previous experience in Decontamination of theatre equipment. Desirable Previous Team Leader experience Qualified Decontamination Technician Knowledge and Awareness Essential Working knowledge and awareness of surgical instrumentation and equipment. Working technical knowledge of decontamination. Utilise and find equipment using a tray/scope tracking system Able to fully utilise tracking and processing systems Desirable Basic keyboard skills and IT awareness Other Essential Flexible approach to work Help to provide out of hours service in emergency situations Skills and Abilities Essential Able to maintain and monitor accurate departmental records. Good written and verbal communication skills. Ability to lead and effective team. Good eye for detail. Good retentive memory. Good listening skills Personal Attributes Essential Experience of working in a quality-controlled environment. Ability to work within strict procedural guidelines. Ability to lead under pressure. Motivation and delegation skills. Need to organise own workload and that of others within tight deadlines. Meet the physical requirements of the role. Fit to undertake the duties of the post. Qualifications Essential Good general level of education Previous experience in Decontamination of theatre equipment. Commitment to complete IDSc qualification within 18 months. Desirable DMS, NVQ 4 in Management ILM (NEBBS) Supervisory qualification TVQ, NVQ, QCF, apprenticeship in Decontamination Assessor Experience 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 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 The Mid Yorkshire Teaching NHS Trust Address Pinderfields Hospital Aberford Road Wakefield West Yorkshire WF1 4DG Employer's website https://www.midyorks.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)