Job summary You will be supporting the service by ensuring equipment is disinfected and available to the clinicians and the nursing team to carry out diagnostic and therapeutic procedures. You will play a key role in ensuring that the unit delivers service in line with National and local Decontamination Polices. To maintain credibility and flexibility as a competent practitioner in an ever-changing environment, while continuing to develop professionally in line with the demands of a responsive nursing service focussed on the needs of patients. Main duties of the job Your responsibilities will be decontaminating, maintaining and storing this equipment following Infection prevention guidelines. The organisation works closely with JAG utilising JETS to assist you to become competent in your practice You will be a part of a forward-thinking enthusiastic team. Full induction (including four weeks supernumery) and training will be provided depending on any previous experience you may have. We encourage and give staff the opportunity to develop their skills and competencies within this specialty. About us We are one of the largest hospital trusts in England, with five hospitals and community clinics serving a local population of around 800,000 people. Our vision is 'great healthcare from great people'. Everything we do is guided by our values: 'People feel cared for, safe, respected and confident that we are making a difference'. We have a new way of working at East Kent Hospitals, called 'We care'. It's about empowering frontline staff to lead improvements day-to-day. We're looking for compassionate people to be part of our improvement journey for the patients, families and carers we care for every day. Please note that if you require a Certificate of Sponsorship to work in the UK you must declare this on your application form, even if you currently have a certificate of sponsorship or a work permit for another role and are already working in the country. Please note we are only able to sponsor candidates on a Skilled Worker Visa applying for roles Band 5 and above. Date posted 19 February 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 2 Salary £23,615 a year Pro Rata Contract Fixed term Duration 12 months Working pattern Full-time Reference number 344-8285WHH Job locations William Harvey Hospital Kennington Rd Ashford TN240LZ Job description Job responsibilities Please scroll down to access the full Job Description and Person Specification located in Documents to download. If you have further queries please dont hesitate to contact the line manager using the contact details below. Job description Job responsibilities Please scroll down to access the full Job Description and Person Specification located in Documents to download. If you have further queries please dont hesitate to contact the line manager using the contact details below. Person Specification Qualifications and training Essential GCSE or Equivalent in English and Maths Desirable NVQ level 2 or care certificate Decontamination qualification or willingness to undertake Clinical skills and Experiance Essential Basic IT skills Good interpersonal and communication skills. Good standard of literacy & numeracy. Desirable Experiance of working in an Endoscopy unit Previous experience of problem solving. Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team Governance Essential Knowledge of decontamination processes Good understanding of Infection Control. Desirable Awareness of DOH HTM01-06 BSG Decontamination standards Health & Safety Training Understanding of END21 competencies. Knowledge of Datix/Solus systems. Personal/professional attributes Essential Ability to work flexibly and collaboratively as part of a team Desirable Effective communicator Good time management Other requirements Essential To be aware of and adhere to the Trusts's Vision, Mission and Values. Desirable Knowledge of COSHH regulations Person Specification Qualifications and training Essential GCSE or Equivalent in English and Maths Desirable NVQ level 2 or care certificate Decontamination qualification or willingness to undertake Clinical skills and Experiance Essential Basic IT skills Good interpersonal and communication skills. Good standard of literacy & numeracy. Desirable Experiance of working in an Endoscopy unit Previous experience of problem solving. Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team Governance Essential Knowledge of decontamination processes Good understanding of Infection Control. Desirable Awareness of DOH HTM01-06 BSG Decontamination standards Health & Safety Training Understanding of END21 competencies. Knowledge of Datix/Solus systems. Personal/professional attributes Essential Ability to work flexibly and collaboratively as part of a team Desirable Effective communicator Good time management Other requirements Essential To be aware of and adhere to the Trusts's Vision, Mission and Values. Desirable Knowledge of COSHH regulations 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 East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust Address William Harvey Hospital Kennington Rd Ashford TN240LZ Employer's website https://www.ekhuft.nhs.uk/patients-and-visitors/ (Opens in a new tab)