Job summary Endoscopy Decontamination Technician Department: HSDU Band: 2, £23,615 Per annum, pro rata if part time Hours: Full time, 37.5 per week On-call commitment, all MKUH roles will be considered for flexible working An opportunity has arisen within the Endoscopy Unit for a Decontamination Technician.The Department is operational from 7am - 7pm over a 6 day shift system. Your typical hours will be one week of earlies and one week of lates and the successful applicant will need to be able to work flexible shifts covering these hours. There will also be the occasional 8pm finish when on late shift. In line with Trust policy the department aims to become a 7 day service, it is likely that operational hours will be reviewed to reflect this. Please note that we are not able to offer sponsorship for this role. Interview date: 25th February 2025 Main duties of the job The Department runs an on-call service and the technician would be required to participate fully in the out of hours on-call rota (contracted to one week in every four). The role involves efficiently providing the correct handling, cleaning, decontamination maintenance and security of flexible endoscopes and related equipment.No previous experience is required for this role as on ongoing training programme is in operation.Decontamination Technicians are given the opportunity to gain experience in Sterile Services once fully trained. You must be able to demonstrate excellent communication skills, organisational and interpersonal skills, as liaison with other disciplines is an integral part of this role. The other essential requirements for this role are: Literacy and numeracy skills Good organisational skills Excellent communication skills Confident Punctual Flexible Basic IT skills Insight into the care of delicate and expensive equipment To find out more about the Milton Keynes Hospital Trust objectives visit http://nww2.mkhospital.nhs.uk/objectives We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community. We reserve the right to close posts early if we receive a sufficient volume of applications. About us NHS Staff Survey : An outstanding 92% stated that their role significantly affects patients and service users. You can expect a warm welcome at Milton Keynes University Hospital, our staff are friendly and welcoming. We listen to each other and work together to embed our Trusts values and behaviours. At MKUH we appreciate our staff and reward them with an outstanding benefits package including: Free on-site parking Free tea and coffee Great flexible workingopportunities Discounted gym membership Lease car scheme Generous annual leave and pension scheme On site nursery (chargeable) Extensive staff health and well-being programme Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, in partnership with the University of Buckingham, is a University Teaching Hospital; we conduct research and teaching on site to improve the care of our patients. The hospital is undergoing significant investment, and we are proud to be rated good by the CQC. Visit our website to catch up on our latest news. Date posted 29 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 2 Salary £23,615 a year Per annum, pro rata if part time Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 430-CC2744A-A Job locations H.S.D.U. (Dept) Milton Keynes Hospital, Eaglestone, Milton Keynes MK6 5LD Job description Job responsibilities Continuing and enhancing professional development by attending study days, relevant training courses and training which have been identified at appraisal. Facilitate the learning of others by acting as a mentor and provide support to new members of staff undertaking certain aspects of the training. Please refer to attached Job description for further information. We believe success lies in the diversity of our employees and are committed to promoting equality, encouraging diversity, and embracing inclusion. We welcome applications from everyone interested in working for us. MKUH is committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and as such we offer a range of flexible working practices. We reserve the right to expire vacancies prior to the advertised closing date once enough applications have been received. MKUH uses identification scanning technology to confirm the authenticity of documents; all prospective employees of MKUH will have their original documents verified using this technology. By applying for this role, you accept if successful, that information from your application will be transferred into the national NHS Electronic Staff Record (ESR) system. Your personal data may be transferred from the Trust to another NHS organisation where your employment transfers within the NHS. This is in accordance with the streamlining programme which aims at saving you time and improving efficiencies within the NHS when your employment transfers. Upon commencing employment with the Trust,all employees (except Medical & Dental Staff on national terms and conditions) are subject to a probationary period lasting a period of six months with an option to extend for a further six months to a total of 12 months. Job description Job responsibilities Continuing and enhancing professional development by attending study days, relevant training courses and training which have been identified at appraisal. Facilitate the learning of others by acting as a mentor and provide support to new members of staff undertaking certain aspects of the training. Please refer to attached Job description for further information. We believe success lies in the diversity of our employees and are committed to promoting equality, encouraging diversity, and embracing inclusion. We welcome applications from everyone interested in working for us. MKUH is committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and as such we offer a range of flexible working practices. We reserve the right to expire vacancies prior to the advertised closing date once enough applications have been received. MKUH uses identification scanning technology to confirm the authenticity of documents; all prospective employees of MKUH will have their original documents verified using this technology. By applying for this role, you accept if successful, that information from your application will be transferred into the national NHS Electronic Staff Record (ESR) system. Your personal data may be transferred from the Trust to another NHS organisation where your employment transfers within the NHS. This is in accordance with the streamlining programme which aims at saving you time and improving efficiencies within the NHS when your employment transfers. Upon commencing employment with the Trust,all employees (except Medical & Dental Staff on national terms and conditions) are subject to a probationary period lasting a period of six months with an option to extend for a further six months to a total of 12 months. Person Specification Qualifications and knowledge Essential General standard of education - GCSE (A - C) or equivalent in 3 subjects. Basic IT skills Desirable E-Learning decontamination Experience Desirable Previous experience in a decontamination environment Experience of working with delicate equipment Skills Essential Ability to work independently Ability to work in a team. Ability to perform routine tasks to specified standards. Ability to work accurately to achieve deadlines Ability to prioritise workload Ability to problem solve Desirable Knowledge of Decontamination Protocols Knowledge of equipment including computerised tracking system. Personal and people development Essential Participate in personal development Communication Essential Strong interpersonal skills. Ability to absorb and act on instruction. Person Specification Qualifications and knowledge Essential General standard of education - GCSE (A - C) or equivalent in 3 subjects. Basic IT skills Desirable E-Learning decontamination Experience Desirable Previous experience in a decontamination environment Experience of working with delicate equipment Skills Essential Ability to work independently Ability to work in a team. Ability to perform routine tasks to specified standards. Ability to work accurately to achieve deadlines Ability to prioritise workload Ability to problem solve Desirable Knowledge of Decontamination Protocols Knowledge of equipment including computerised tracking system. Personal and people development Essential Participate in personal development Communication Essential Strong interpersonal skills. Ability to absorb and act on instruction. 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 Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust Address H.S.D.U. (Dept) Milton Keynes Hospital, Eaglestone, Milton Keynes MK6 5LD Employer's website https://www.mkuh.nhs.uk/working-at-mkuh (Opens in a new tab)