Main area: Endoscopy Decontamination
Grade: Band 2
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Monday - Friday)
Job ref: 390-CSS-BA-9443
Employer: Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type: NHS
Site: Basildon
Town: Basildon
Salary: £23,615 Per Annum (Pro Rata for Part Time)
Salary period: Yearly
Closing: 24/01/2025 23:59
Job Overview
3 posts available.
Following the expansion of endoscopy services, we are increasing our workforce to deliver the decontamination service on Orsett Hospital site. The Endoscopy service will be delivered here until the completion of the Pitsea Community Diagnostic Centre in 2026/27. At that time, the decontamination team will move to deliver the service in Pitsea.
We are looking for enthusiastic people, keen to support the local community with the cleaning and preparation of endoscopy scopes and general organisation of the equipment used in these procedures.
Main Duties of the Job
1. Provide support to the endoscopy unit encompassing a range of duties such as decontamination of medical equipment, clinical and clerical duties under the supervision and guidance of qualified nurses and other professional staff.
2. Undertake and successfully complete a program of training relating to the Endoscopy Decontamination and the role and responsibilities of an Endoscopy Decontamination Technician.
3. Carry out role and responsibilities under the supervision of the Team Lead, nursing and medical staff.
Detailed Job Description and Main Responsibilities
1. Decontaminate endoscopes and their accessories, including the safe handling of the equipment to and from the Automatic Endoscope Reprocessor and storage drying cabinets, escalating processing issues in line with training.
2. Calculate daily scope requirements for endoscopy lists and prepare clinical areas accordingly.
3. Prepare admission packs daily, create patient labels and wristbands for patients using the hospital tracking system.
4. Ensure that daily cleanliness checks are undertaken and reported in line with protocols.
Person Specification
Experience
* Previous experience working with the public
* Understanding the value of data accuracy
* Willingness to be flexible and learn new roles
* Endoscopy / Theatre experience
* Experience of endoscopy decontamination
Qualifications
* Good level of education
* GCSE English and Maths
* Care Certificate
Please be aware as per the new Immigration guidelines we cannot sponsor candidates with a salary (full time or pro Rata) under the current minimum threshold.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
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