Job summary Band 3: £24,071 - £25,674 Hours: Full time 37.5 (will consider part time) Permanent contract Are you looking to showcase your great leadership skills? Are you interested in being a clinical support non patient facing role? As part of our growing service we are looking for you to joinour friendly team in our Endoscopy Unit at Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust. The main responsibility of this post will be as a Supervisor of the decontamination team, which you will be first contact for the technicians. The duties will involve daily manual cleaning and processing of Endoscopes for the procedure rooms. Shifts for this role will include a variety of: Long shift: 09:00 - 19:00 (weekend day 08:00 - 18:00) Early shift: 2 x 07:30 - 17:30, 2x 07:30 - 13:30 Late shift: 2 x 13:00 - 19:00, 1x 10:00 - 19:00 Main duties of the job Other duties will include: Cleaning and Decontamination:Thoroughly cleaning and disinfecting endoscopy equipment following established protocols and guidelines. Inspection and Maintenance:Conducting regular inspections and maintenance of equipment to ensure it is in optimal working condition. Record Keeping:Maintaining accurate records of decontamination processes, equipment maintenance, and inventory. Compliance:Adhering to all health and safety regulations, infection control policies, and quality standards. Team Collaboration:Read prepping lists, working closely with the endoscopy team to ensure timely availability of decontaminated equipment. You will also manage rota establishments. About us Here at Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust, we are proud to provide expert, compassionate care for our local population. We are ranked as the third in the country for research, embedding education and training across the organisation. Our main hub is the Queen Alexandra Hospital, which is one of the largest hospitals on the south coast employing over 8,700 staff. Date posted 07 February 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 3 Salary £24,071 to £25,674 a year Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number REF1108V Job locations Southwick Hill Road Portsmouth PO6 3LY Job description Job responsibilities This can be a physically demanding as you will be standing and moving across the site for your shift. It can be a challenging role but is very rewarding. You are one of the first parts in a patients hospital journey and the support the team provide is essential to continue with their care. We provide you a supportive work environment, training and supervision will be ongoing during the first 12 week in house competencies, and you will be supported to enhance your leadership skills. You can also attend our Trust's Management essential programme. If this sounds of interest to you then we would love to hear from you; the role is ideal for someone who is interested in healthcare and would like to make a difference in a behind the scenes capacity. To find out more please feel free to contact Annie Old 02392 286000 ext 4475 for an informal chat or email annie.oldporthosp.nhs.uk to find our more. Job description Job responsibilities This can be a physically demanding as you will be standing and moving across the site for your shift. It can be a challenging role but is very rewarding. You are one of the first parts in a patients hospital journey and the support the team provide is essential to continue with their care. We provide you a supportive work environment, training and supervision will be ongoing during the first 12 week in house competencies, and you will be supported to enhance your leadership skills. You can also attend our Trust's Management essential programme. If this sounds of interest to you then we would love to hear from you; the role is ideal for someone who is interested in healthcare and would like to make a difference in a behind the scenes capacity. To find out more please feel free to contact Annie Old 02392 286000 ext 4475 for an informal chat or email annie.oldporthosp.nhs.uk to find our more. Person Specification Experience Essential Experience in supervising of individual / team. Desirable Experience in an Endoscopy decontamination (1 year) Skills and Knowledge Essential Ability to work as part of a team, but also able to use own initiative and work without supervision. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Evidence of organisational skills. Innovative and adaptable to change. Qualifications Essential Maths and English at GCSE level or equivalent. Person Specification Experience Essential Experience in supervising of individual / team. Desirable Experience in an Endoscopy decontamination (1 year) Skills and Knowledge Essential Ability to work as part of a team, but also able to use own initiative and work without supervision. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Evidence of organisational skills. Innovative and adaptable to change. Qualifications Essential Maths and English at GCSE level or equivalent. 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 details Employer name Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust Address Southwick Hill Road Portsmouth PO6 3LY Employer's website https://www.porthosp.nhs.uk/work-for-us/ (Opens in a new tab)