The Endoscopy Decontamination Manager is defined as the person designated by Endoscopy to be responsible for the management of the decontamination of flexible endoscope process in Endoscopy on both sites.
The post holder is responsible for line management of all decontamination operators and is the designated subject matter expert for decontamination for the endoscopy service at DGT.
The post holder will be responsible for ensuring that the Endoscopy decontamination services are delivered in line with all HTM (Health Technical Memoranda) 01 – 06 and be knowledgeable with all legislative and NHS regulations. The responsible for recruiting decontamination staff and ensuring Decontamination operators are trained to an appropriate level to carry out their duties safely and effectively.
The post holder is responsible for decontamination services on a day to day basis, ensuring a high quality service, and ensuring that the flow of endoscopes meets the needs of the Endoscopy service.
The EDM will undertake a yearly re-validation course for example courses offered by Eastwood Park to ensure skills are at the highest level with all new decontamination processes. The EDM will network across the sector to gain experience on best practice in other decontamination services and bring knowledge and expertise to the Trust to improve decontamination processes.
Main duties of the job
1. To have knowledge regarding the IHEEM audit and to develop working relationships with the AE(D) (Authorising Engineer for Decontamination).
2. Ensure that there is a COSHH (Control of Substances Hazardous to Health) risk assessment completed with the Senior Sisters for Endoscopy.
3. Ensure and manage that external and internal engineers have access to the Endoscopy Department and to ensure there are controls in place to access the Endoscopy Units eg ‘permits to work’.
4. Responsible for the weekly test including weekly safety checks, carry out daily test, process challenge device cleaning efficacy test, water Hardness, water conductivity and final rinse-water supply – TVC.
5. Ensure that all staff adhere to PPE for staff working in the decontamination area but also ensure internal and external engineers who work on the EWD machines for maintenance and testing are adhering to PPE guidance at all times.
6. Line manage Endoscopy Decontamination team including training, JETS competency assessments, appraisals, statutory and mandatory training and absence management. To refer team members as required to Occupational Health or Well Being Team.
7. Attend and prepare report for EUG and prepare report for Decontamination Steering Group Committee meetings.
Working for our organisation
We are committed to being an inclusive and diverse employer. We strive to employ people who reflect the communities we serve, and aim to create an inclusive culture where everyone can reach their full potential. Whatever your race, ethnicity, belief, generation, sexual orientation, gender or gender identity, disability or experience, you’ll appreciate the opportunities we give you to work in an inclusive atmosphere. We welcome applications from people of diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experiences to build on the progress we’ve achieved to make our Trust diverse and the best place to work.
We are dedicated to using our Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) approach as our shared organisation model of change to enhance our services and ensure excellence in patient care.
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Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The post holder is responsible for line management of all decontamination operators and is the designated subject matter expert for decontamination for the endoscopy service at DGT.
Please refer to the attached JD for detailed information.
Person specification
Education and training
* Excellent standard of general education to include maths and literacy skills.
* GCSE Grade A-C in English and Maths essential.
* Degree or equivalent level knowledge at level 6/7 essential.
* Commitment to undertake relevant decontamination courses as required, revalidating each year.
* Decontamination course as Manager.
* Decontamination course as Operator.
Knowledge and skills
* Must have knowledge of surgical instrumentation/endoscopy flexible endoscopes and all the relevant standards for the industry.
* Instrumentation knowledge.
* Willingness to gain further understanding of decontamination processes to keep updated with the new guidance.
* Knowledge of Endoscopy Services Understanding of contracts, procurement, budgets.
* Knowledgeable re JAG (Joint Advisory Group).
* Previous experience working in an Endoscopy Decontamination Unit.
Experience
* Experience of Decontamination Services.
* Evidence of leading change and continuing quality improvements.
* Experience of record keeping, willingness to learn new computer systems.
Personal attributes
* Self-motivated. Demonstrates initiative.
* Evidence of customer focused approach.
* Resilient and ability to work under pressure.
* Drive and enthusiasm to deliver complex change across multi-professional and multi-disciplinary areas.
* Ability to Network and brief on complete issues across broad spectrum of clinical and non-clinical teams.
* Able to lead and motivate team members to deliver improvements to service.
Our staff are our most valuable asset. We are committed to making staff feel appreciated, supported and included in the Trust’s successes. Our mission is to be an outstanding place to work providing the very best care for our patients and excellent career opportunities for our staff. Everything we do is guided by our core values and behaviours, identified by our staff and embedded throughout the organisation.
Would you like to work flexibly? In the NHS, we are reminded every day of how important life is. As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us, for our patients and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement.
Please note this vacancy may close earlier than stated to aid efficient processing of applications. To ensure your application will be considered please submit it at your earliest convenience. If you have not heard from us within 21 days of the closing date please assume that you have not been shortlisted on this occasion.
Please note, that due to the limited number of car parking spaces, car parking permits will be allocated subject to compliance with the Trusts eligibility criteria and availability of spaces. Permit holders are not guaranteed a car parking space.
Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust is a smoke free organisation. To improve public health smoking or vaping is not permitted anywhere on the hospital site.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Application numbers
Please be aware the vacancy may close once we have received sufficient numbers of applications.
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