Job summary As part of our growing service we are looking for you to join our busy Endoscopy Unit at Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust. We are a highly motivated team running five full time Endoscopy suites. We will also being opening a brand new state of the art Elective Endoscopy Service, so join us as we start this new adventure Main duties of the job The main responsibility of this post is to be a vital member of the decontamination team, which involves daily manual cleaning and processing of Endoscopes for the procedure rooms. Training and supervision will be ongoing during the first 12 week in house competencies. The role includes elements of computer use, record keeping and telephone use. If this sounds of interest to you then we would love to hear from you. The role is ideal for someone who is interested in healthcare and would like to make a difference in a behind the scenes capacity. To find out more please feel free to contact Annie Old 02392 286000 ext 4475 for an informal chat or email annie.oldporthosp.nhs.uk to find our more. About us Here at Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust, we are proud to provide expert, compassionate care for our local population. We are ranked as the third in the country for research, embedding education and training across the organisation. Our main hub is the Queen Alexandra Hospital, which is one of the largest hospitals on the south coast employing over 8,700 staff. We are a core diagnostic function of the hospital and keep the flow of patients getting the care they need.Our services include a number of specialised therapeutic and diagnostic procedures which require a high level of technical capability and a passion for problem solving. The health and wellbeing of our staff is at the forefront of everything we do. We are proud to be able to offer our staff some fantastic benefits including our on-site Nursery, access to our free Beach Hut for those long summer days, our on-site Wellness Centre including a gym and a swimming pool, access to our fantastic staff networks including LGBTQ, Race Equality and DisAbility, and awards ceremonies to recognise your achievements. We believe we can offer support to all of our staff when they need it the most. We welcome the unique contributions that you can bring in terms of your education, opinions, culture, ethnicity, race, sex, gender identity and expression, nation of origin, age, languages spoken, veterans status, colour, religion, disability, sexual orientation, and beliefs. Date posted 27 February 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 2 Salary £23,615 a year Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Part-time Reference number REF1187O Job locations Queen Alexandra Hospital Cosham PO6 3LY Job description Job responsibilities Band 2 : £23,615 per annum Hours: Full time 37.5 per week (part time will also be considered) Permanent contract Shifts for this role vary and will include : Long shift: 09:00 - 19:00 (weekend day 08:00 - 18:00) Early shift: 2 x 07:30 - 17:30, 2x 07:30 - 13:30 Late shift: 2 x 13:00 - 19:00, 1x 10:00 - 19:00 Key responsibilities : Manual cleaning of all endoscopes and associated accessories following current guidelines. Disinfecting endoscopes using auto-disinfector (in accordance with manufactures, BSG, JAG and National guidelines) Documenting all daily maintenance of all machines and equipment. Ensure tracking of each endoscope is up to date and correct for each patient Comply with the daily documentation of the decontamination of all equipment. Cleaning and high level disinfection of all endoscopes. Cleaning and maintenance of all drying/storage cabinets This can be a physically demanding role, as you will be standing and moving across the site for your shift, so, if you are motivated and like to be on the go this may be a great role for you. We offer full in house training to support you joining the team, apprenticeships and the ability to internally progress to various posts within Endoscopy. You will be expected to work in a team and learn all aspects of decontamination of flexible endoscopes. To work alongside the multi-disciplinary team in delivering high level decontamination expertise and care to patients in all areas of the department. For full details please refer to the enclosed Job Description Job description Job responsibilities Band 2 : £23,615 per annum Hours: Full time 37.5 per week (part time will also be considered) Permanent contract Shifts for this role vary and will include : Long shift: 09:00 - 19:00 (weekend day 08:00 - 18:00) Early shift: 2 x 07:30 - 17:30, 2x 07:30 - 13:30 Late shift: 2 x 13:00 - 19:00, 1x 10:00 - 19:00 Key responsibilities : Manual cleaning of all endoscopes and associated accessories following current guidelines. Disinfecting endoscopes using auto-disinfector (in accordance with manufactures, BSG, JAG and National guidelines) Documenting all daily maintenance of all machines and equipment. Ensure tracking of each endoscope is up to date and correct for each patient Comply with the daily documentation of the decontamination of all equipment. Cleaning and high level disinfection of all endoscopes. Cleaning and maintenance of all drying/storage cabinets This can be a physically demanding role, as you will be standing and moving across the site for your shift, so, if you are motivated and like to be on the go this may be a great role for you. We offer full in house training to support you joining the team, apprenticeships and the ability to internally progress to various posts within Endoscopy. You will be expected to work in a team and learn all aspects of decontamination of flexible endoscopes. To work alongside the multi-disciplinary team in delivering high level decontamination expertise and care to patients in all areas of the department. For full details please refer to the enclosed Job Description Person Specification Qualifications Essential English and Maths qualification at Level 1 Desirable Previous cleaning experience Skills & Knowledge Essential Ability to work as part of a team Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Attention to detail Desirable IT skills Person Specification Qualifications Essential English and Maths qualification at Level 1 Desirable Previous cleaning experience Skills & Knowledge Essential Ability to work as part of a team Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Attention to detail Desirable IT skills 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 Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust Address Queen Alexandra Hospital Cosham PO6 3LY Employer's website https://www.porthosp.nhs.uk/work-for-us/ (Opens in a new tab)