Job summary
The centralised decontamination unit is looking for an enthusiastic and flexible team member to assist in the decontamination and delivery of endoscopes to our user areas within the hospital.
The successful candidate will enjoy a challenge and be team orientated but able to work on their own initiative.
In return you will work in a friendly supportive team and be given an induction period which will train you to work within the controlled systems, processes and guidelines in the unit.
Main duties of the job
The Endoscopy Decontamination Unit decontaminates all clinical and medical devices which can be reprocessed.
The functions of the department are undertaken with adherence to the Quality Management System ISO 13485 2012/2016 and compliance with Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust policies and procedures.
1. To decontaminate and supply Endoscopes to departments within Blackpool Victoria Hospital
2. Work to deadlines, assuring the quality and safe use of all instruments and of all equipment that is prepared, prior to decontamination for all user groups
3. Ensure compliance with required standards, documented procedures and work instructions
4. Support the Vision and Values of the Trust
About us
Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is ideally situated just a forty five minute drive from Manchester. The Trust provides services to the 440,000 residents of Blackpool, Fylde & Wyre and North Lancashire, as well as specialist tertiary care for Cardiac and Haematology patients.
As one of the United Kingdom's largest coastal resort, Blackpool has plenty to offer its residents - it's not just a good place to work; it's a great place to live. In addition to its bustling centre and historic seafront, the town is world famous for its many attractions, including the famous Blackpool Tower. Blackpool also offers a number of scenic cycling routes round our local parks and across the surrounding countryside, as well as boasting panoramic views of the coast on its picturesque Promenade. Further afield, Blackpool also benefits from less than three-hour connections via rail to Edinburgh in the north and London in the south.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please ensure you have read the attached Job Description and Person Specification before submitting your application.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Stock Control
5. Ensure that stock rotation is carried
6. Check that the minimum stock levels are maintained and liaise with
7. Top up raw materials on a daily basis within decontamination
Decontamination Process:
8. Ensure correct Personal Protective Equipment is worn at all
9. Follow the correct entry and exit procedure for the Brush and Clean room.
10. Follow all work instructions for the safe handling and cleaning of all instrumentation and the safe use of all
11. Track and trace all equipment through the System (Scantrack).
12. Carry out in house cleaning tasks as
13. Report all non conformances to a Supervisor/ unit co-ordinator or unit
14. Handle all equipment with
15. Ensure the correct clothing is worn at all times and minimal make up is
16. Carry out cleaning tasks as
17. Follow hand hygiene
18. Follow work instructions for the safe use of
19. Follow all work instructions for the safe handling checking and packing of scopes and accessories.
20. Adhere to the uniform
21. Report all breech in ISO regulations to a Supervisor/ unit co-ordinator or unit
22. Handle all equipment with
23. Trouble shoot any issues identified with AERs.
24. Report any breakdowns to identified
Delivery and Storage Process (Clean Room):
25. Follow the correct entry and exit procedure for the drying
26. Ensure the correct clothing is worn at all
27. Carry out cleaning tasks as
28. Follow hand hygiene
29. Follow work instructions for the safe use of
30. Follow all work instructions for the safe handling of scopes and
31. Adhere to the uniform
32. Track and trace all equipment through the System (Scantrack).
33. Report all breech in ISO regulations to a Supervisor/ unit co-ordinator or unit
34. Handle all equipment with
35. Ensure all e-wiping carried out as
Delivery and Collection:
36. Ensure the correct procedure for collecting and delivering scopes is adhered
37. Ensure correct entry/exit procedure
38. Place decontaminated scopes in drying cabinet for specific
39. Track and trace all equipment through the System (Scantrack).
40. Follow all work instructions for the safe handling of scope trays and
41. Follow all work instructions for the delivery and collection of
42. Handle all equipment with
Miscellaneous:
43. All personal protective equipment which is provided must be used in the correct manner
44. Assist in the training of new decontamination
45. Ensure all products are tracked from the point of receipt, throughout decontamination, final release and dispatch using the Scantrack IMS tracking system and/or paper- based system as
46. Ensure Quality Management System records are completed accurately and legibly and that uncontrolled changes are not made to documents or
47. Good timekeeping.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
48. Willingness & ability to undertake Eastwood Park training
Desirable
49. Eastwood Park Training
Experience
Essential
50. Understanding of quality and change in the clinical setting.
51. Ability to communicate in English in a variety of settings with people of varying levels of understanding.
52. Able to present factual information and refer questions to others where appropriate.
53. Able to deal with sensitive issues with tact and diplomacy.
54. An understanding of Decontamination of Endoscopes
55. Basic skills in E mail.
56. Basic understanding of NHS issues.
57. Ability to develop effective interpersonal relationships with colleagues in the health care setting.
58. Good attendance record and punctuality
59. Able to perform a wide range of duties
Desirable
60. Experience as a Decontamination Technician