Job summary The Decontamination Programme Manager will be responsible for Trust wide decontamination matters, assisting with the purchase and ongoing monitoring of water disinfectors and equipment providing advice and a resource to managers on the compliance of their equipment, procedures, and decontamination processes in accordance with current standards. They will be responsible for the operational management of all decontamination services within the Trust, including Endoscopy, by the appropriate deployment, delegation, co-ordination and supervision of all grades of staff. Main duties of the job The Post holder will: Carry out the role of Decontamination Manager for the Trust, responsible for interpretation and implementation of national statutory and NHS guidance, including HTMs, EN Standards and HBNs and ensuring ongoing compliance. Lead on all specialist decontamination matters pertaining to the Decontamination of materials, equipment, instruments and other goods to the Trust. Liaise with the Authorised Person for Decontamination to ensure the Trust is fully compliant in all the required areas of Decontamination. Develop, update and maintain the Trust's Decontamination Policy working with Infection Control and other key professionals across the Trust. Liaise with stakeholders on the development of such policy development such as Theatre Services and Soft Services. Participate in and establish appropriate committees to ensure monitoring and compliance with appropriate standards of decontamination services across the Trust including the implementation of a range of controls and communications to ensure compliance across the Trust. Manage the HSDU, ensuring services are provided to meet the needs of the Trust and other customer departments covered by contract or service agreement. About us An exciting opportunity has arisen for a qualified decontamination professional and experienced people manager to lead the Sterile Services team. Excellent leadership skills are essential along with the ability to manage capacity and demand across two busy departments, HSDU and Endoscopy. The role will include the responsibility of being the Decontamination Manager for the Trust, ensuring interpretation and implementation of national statutory and NHS guidance, including HTMs, EN Standards and HBNs and ensuring ongoing compliance The role will additionally support the line management of the Theatre Procurement & Equipment Manager to ensure the delivery of all required instrumentation, equipment to support the treatment of patients through the Operating Theatre department. Date posted 01 November 2024 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 8a Salary £53,755 to £60,504 a year per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 407-SURGERY-6055766-A Job locations Manor Hospital Moat Road Walsall WS2 9PS Job description Job responsibilities The post holder will: Manage the staff and resources within the Sterile Services Department providing an efficient and high quality decontamination service to all service users. Be enthusiastic and approachable manager and team-worker who recognises the need for staff personal development with an ability to design and undertake training in Sterile Services Oversee the provision of a 24hr, 7 days a week, specialised, service contributing to the safe clinical care of the patient Maintain the quality systems within Sterile Services- The ability to maintain the departments quality management system and accreditation is vital. Support the continued development and implementation of strategies for the effective provision of Sterile Services. Provide expert decontamination advice to clinical teams in the Clinical Support Division and in the wider Trust and act as a professional advisor to the Trust Decontamination Lead For more details please refer to the JD attached. Job description Job responsibilities The post holder will: Manage the staff and resources within the Sterile Services Department providing an efficient and high quality decontamination service to all service users. Be enthusiastic and approachable manager and team-worker who recognises the need for staff personal development with an ability to design and undertake training in Sterile Services Oversee the provision of a 24hr, 7 days a week, specialised, service contributing to the safe clinical care of the patient Maintain the quality systems within Sterile Services- The ability to maintain the departments quality management system and accreditation is vital. Support the continued development and implementation of strategies for the effective provision of Sterile Services. Provide expert decontamination advice to clinical teams in the Clinical Support Division and in the wider Trust and act as a professional advisor to the Trust Decontamination Lead For more details please refer to the JD attached. Person Specification Qualifications Essential oEvidence of teaching ability within scope of practice oMaintain up to date knowledge of changing practices in sterilising and production techniques oEvidence of City & Guilds/Foundation qualification in Decontamination or relevant experience in a decontamination management role oEastwood Park Decontamination - Operational Management DTM Desirable oFull membership of the Institute of Sterile Services Management oEastwood Park Decontamination Lead Roles and Responsibilities DLR oEastwood Park Management of flexible endoscopes decontamination WTM4 Experience Essential oRecent experience in Decontamination setting at Band 6 or above for a minimum of 3 years. oExperience of bacteriological control within decontamination setting oEvidence of monitoring and compliance requirements to maintain decontamination standards oExperience of budgetary management oDeveloped and implemented safe systems of work to ensure health and safety of staff, patients and visitors oComputer literate oExperience of management of medical devices/equipment in line with HTM/International standard requirements oKnowledge of HSDU quality systems including tracking Skills Essential oEvidence of understanding and implementation of HTM/EN/HBN Standards oEffective communication skills, verbal and written oAbility to demonstrate skills to maintain optimal productivity/effective use of resources oEvidence of policy development and implementation oKnowledge and skills of effective line management within a team Person Specification Qualifications Essential oEvidence of teaching ability within scope of practice oMaintain up to date knowledge of changing practices in sterilising and production techniques oEvidence of City & Guilds/Foundation qualification in Decontamination or relevant experience in a decontamination management role oEastwood Park Decontamination - Operational Management DTM Desirable oFull membership of the Institute of Sterile Services Management oEastwood Park Decontamination Lead Roles and Responsibilities DLR oEastwood Park Management of flexible endoscopes decontamination WTM4 Experience Essential oRecent experience in Decontamination setting at Band 6 or above for a minimum of 3 years. oExperience of bacteriological control within decontamination setting oEvidence of monitoring and compliance requirements to maintain decontamination standards oExperience of budgetary management oDeveloped and implemented safe systems of work to ensure health and safety of staff, patients and visitors oComputer literate oExperience of management of medical devices/equipment in line with HTM/International standard requirements oKnowledge of HSDU quality systems including tracking Skills Essential oEvidence of understanding and implementation of HTM/EN/HBN Standards oEffective communication skills, verbal and written oAbility to demonstrate skills to maintain optimal productivity/effective use of resources oEvidence of policy development and implementation oKnowledge and skills of effective line management within a team 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. 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 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. 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 Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust Address Manor Hospital Moat Road Walsall WS2 9PS Employer's website https://walsallhealthcare.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)