Job Summary
An exciting and challenging opportunity is available to join the Estates and Facilities Directorate as a Decontamination (Endoscopy Reprocessing Unit) Operations Manager, reporting in to the Decontamination (ERU and Clinical Sterile Stores Dept.) Lead. Managing the workflow, resources and operational delivery of this busy department, you will lead an in-house team across several locations to deliver a first class, cost effective ERU service, compliant with HTM 01-06 and externally audited for national accreditation.
The successful candidate will have in depth knowledge of endoscopy decontamination services, will understand and be able to demonstrate strong departmental management of both operational processes and day-to-day people management.
While steadfastly patient focussed, budget management to deliver value for money including revenue generating services, regulatory compliance, positive service user experience and internal stakeholder engagement will also be key success factors in this role.
The Trust operates across three major sites in West London; the role is site based and you will be expected to travel between sites as required. Occasional remote working may be accommodated by agreement.
Main Duties of the Job
Manages the operational aspects of people, processes and performance of the ERU Decontamination Service. Manages the planning and prioritization of the work associated with their team and organises all activities in order to achieve a cost effective, productive, high quality service. Provides cross site support to enable co-operation within and amongst teams.
About Us
At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care.
Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You'll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career.
Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to Work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.
We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part time or job share. Please talk to us at interview.
Date Posted
27 March 2025
Pay Scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 7
Salary
£54,320 to £60,981 a year pa inclusive
Contract
Permanent
Working Pattern
Full-time
Reference Number
290-CR-851
Job Locations
Trustwide, London, W12 0HS
Job Description Job Responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required.
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications
Essential
* HTM 01-06 certificates.
* Diploma in Management or Healthcare related subject.
* Degree level qualification or equivalent training and/or experience.
* Authorised person - decontamination (AP(D)).
Desirable
* Masters (or studying towards) in relevant subject.
* Quality Management System audit certificate.
Experience
Essential
* Highly specialised decontamination knowledge acquired through ongoing specialist training or experience.
* Managing qualified and unqualified staff.
* Staff management including objective setting and appraisal, performance review & people development.
* Extensive current knowledge of Legislation, Standards, Guidance and practices related to decontamination of medical devices.
* 3 years minimum Postgraduate scientific knowledge within the Decontamination environment.
Skills/Knowledge/Abilities
Essential
* Ability to prioritise and delegate tasks appropriately.
* Understands and is able to participate in the planning of both day-to-day and longer-term procedures and processes and trouble shooting.
* Ability to work autonomously or as part of a team.
* Lead by example.
* Knowledge of and practical application of quality systems, consistent with the requirements of the Medical Devices Directive 93/42/EEC.
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.
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.
Employer Details
Employer Name: Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust
Address: Trustwide, London, W12 0HS
Employer's Website: https://www.imperial.nhs.uk/
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