Main area: Endoscopy decontamination
Grade: NHS AfC: Band 2
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full time - 37.5 hours per week (various shifts over a 7 day period)
Job ref: 223-EUT-021
Employer: The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust
Employer type: NHS
Site: The Princess Royal Hospital
Town: Telford
Salary: £23,615 per annum
Salary period: Yearly
Closing: 13/03/2025 23:59
Job overview
We are looking for a motivated person who is interested in helping to provide a safe, high quality Endoscopy Decontamination service to patients at The Princess Royal Hospital, Telford. Full time hours available.
You'll work closely with the team to provide the best care for our patients working under strict guidelines and protocols. However, once training has been provided, staff will look to you for advice and expertise regarding decontamination and best practice.
You must be conscientious and have the ability to give attention to detail. You will need to possess GCSE grades 9 - 4 (or equivalent) in Maths and English and have the ability to work to tight deadlines as the Endoscopy Unit is extremely busy with all three procedure rooms running to full capacity.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to work well within a team are essential. You must also have excellent documentation and record keeping skills. Experience is desirable but not required as full training will be given.
Main duties of the job
The job involves the manual cleaning and decontamination of flexible endoscopes before and after Endoscopy.
Manual dexterity is an essential requirement to the role. You will become an expert in this area and will be expected to take a lead in the decontamination room. This will involve managing the equipment so that scopes are ready for morning, afternoon, and evening lists.
You will also be required to send scopes away for service and repair.
Working for our organisation
The Endoscopy Unit provides a service to both outpatients and in-patients undergoing Gastroscopy, EUS, Flexible Sigmoidoscopy, Colonoscopy, Bronchoscopy EBUS, and PEG insertion. The unit is currently open 7 days a week including weekends and bank holidays.
We will provide in-house training and fully support your professional development.
Person specification
Qualifications
* Grade 4 - 9 (A - C) in English and Maths (or equivalent)
* HCA Level 2 or relative NVQ qualification
* To have a basic knowledge of a hospital environment, infection control, and/or decontamination
Knowledge
* Working knowledge of endoscopic procedures and decontamination of equipment
We are committed to equal opportunities in employment. The policies and practices of the Trust aim to promote an environment that is free from all forms of unlawful or unfair discrimination and values the diversity of all people.
Thank you for your interest in The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust, we look forward to receiving your application for employment.
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