Job summary Do you want to work in a busy, friendly department? An opportunity has arisen within the Endoscopy Decontamination department. The Department is responsible for the cleaning, inspection, assembly, and safe packing and transporting endoscopes to Wards, Departments and Theatres. We are looking for friendly, flexible, enthusiastic and self-motivated individuals to work in our Department. Experience is essential. Applicants will be required to demonstrate their knowledge at interview stage Applicants must be able act on their own initiative. They must have a good eye for detail and be able to stand for long periods as the job is very physical Due to increase in activity within the new Community diagnostics centre, endoscopy decontamination department are searching for a new candidate. Full Time (37.5 hours) based mainly at Wimborne hospital, but will also cover occasional shifts at Royal Bournemouth and Poole hospital sites Monday - Friday. Weekly rolling shift rota of 07.00 - 15.00 11.00 - 19.00 Unsocial hours are subject to additional payments when specified hours, including nights weekends or bank holidays are undertaken. Base Location: Wimborne/Poole Interview Date: TBC Main duties of the job Using departmental procedures and best practice which deliver a timely, efficient and cost effective service that meets legislative requirements, to provide decontaminated equipment which is fit for purpose About us Our values define who we are as TeamUHD. They underpin everything we do now and in the future. They define how we treat our patients, visitors, and each other, our valued teammates and colleagues. UHD are investing in services across the Trust, with many being transformed and developed following merger and the New Hospital Programme. This means that some services may move site this year or next, either temporarily or long term. Recruiting Managers interviewing for this role will be happy to answer any specific questions that you have about this at interview. There maybe a planned move for this service anticipated in the future when this role and base of work will relocate to Poole site. Upon relocation of the role/service, excess mileage allowance / reimbursement will not apply, and any travel between the postholder's home and work base will be classified as a commute. Any other changes unrelated to this, will be handled in line with Trust/National terms and conditions. Date posted 24 October 2024 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 2 Salary £23,615 a year 0 Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 153-ME03778 Job locations Wimborne Hospital Victoria Road Wimborne BH21 1ER Job description Job responsibilities Using departmental procedures and best practice, deliver a timely, efficient and cost effective service that meets legislative requirements, to provide decontaminated equipment which is fit for purpose Job description Job responsibilities Using departmental procedures and best practice, deliver a timely, efficient and cost effective service that meets legislative requirements, to provide decontaminated equipment which is fit for purpose Person Specification Qualifications Essential Basis standard of education Experience Essential Knowledge of SSD / Endoscopy environment Working within a team Technnical Skills Competencies Essential Basic Numeracy Basic Literacy Person Specification Qualifications Essential Basis standard of education Experience Essential Knowledge of SSD / Endoscopy environment Working within a team Technnical Skills Competencies Essential Basic Numeracy Basic Literacy 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 University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust Address Wimborne Hospital Victoria Road Wimborne BH21 1ER Employer's website https://www.uhd.nhs.uk/careers (Opens in a new tab)