* The Assistant Technical Officer will work under the direction of the team leader and unit co-ordinator assisting in the provision of the day to day cleaning, care and maintenance of all the endoscopes and related equipment, ensuring their safe and efficient usage.
* Work in co-operation with the Theatres, wards and departments to provide a flexible and efficient service that is responsive to the needs of the patients and the Trust.
* At all times and throughout all production areas, ensuring safe systems are followed that will support patient and staff safety.
* To deliver and collect medical Pathology samples and supplies.
Main duties of the job
As a key member of the Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, you will be joining an exceptional team working together to help our patients to stay healthy, when they need it most.
Job responsibilities
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More detail about the role
An exciting opportunity has arisen for Band 2 Assistant Technical Officers who are interested in a career in Gastroenterology and Endoscopy.
We are excited to be opening a brand-new purpose-built Endoscopy Unit at our Tiverton and District Hospital site. The unit will have three procedure rooms and will deliver a range of diagnostic endoscopic procedures. The unit will have its own dedicated decontamination suite on site, where Assistant Technical Officer will support the provision of decontaminated endoscopes for our patients.
We are looking for highly motivated and adaptable people who are committed to providing the highest standards of care for our patients.
Working Pattern: 37.5 hours per week
Interview Date: To be confirmed
For further information please contact: Jesse Oliver, Decontamination and Stores Service Manager on 01392 403936 or Jesse.Oliver3@nhs.net
As an inclusive employer, the Royal Devon values diversity and is committed to creating a culture of inclusivity where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential.
Benefits
We will work together to maintain a culture that develops and supports you and your team.
This might include funding for a care certificate, a degree or leadership qualifications. Or it might include days off to study, engage in CPD or rotational placements to help you hone your skills. Wherever you are heading in the NHS, we'll help you get there.
Looking after you is important to us.
We strive to help our staff create a healthy work-life balance through flexible working schemes and our family friendly policies.
If you're starting out in the NHS, you'll start with 27 days paid annual leave (plus bank holidays), rising to 33 days plus bank holidays.
You'll benefit from access to our own comprehensive occupational health services, including counselling, onsite wellbeing activities and groups.
Salary is not the only financial benefit
You'll have access to an extensive range of staff discounts on shopping, fitness and leisure options and you can spread the cost of technology and home appliance purchases from major retailers.
You will also have access to other benefits including:
National discount services such as the Blue Light Card and Health Service Discounts.
Salary sacrifice options including our OFSTED rated outstanding nursery onsite at Exeter.
Car lease schemes.
The NHS Pension scheme (one of the most generous and comprehensive in the UK).
Cycle to work scheme
These are just a few of the benefits available if the role is something you are interested in, we'd love to hear from you.
Person Specification
General Requirements
Essential
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Desirable
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Employer details
Employer name
Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Tiverton
Devon
EX16 6NT
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