Band 2 – Endoscopy Decontamination Technician

Job overview

The Royal Free NHS Foundation Trust has the largest NHS decontamination facility in the UK, which is based in Enfield.

We have a vacancy for an Endoscopy Decontamination Technician on our Monday to Friday 14:00 to 22:00 shift.

The hours are 37.5 a week but flexibility is a must for this role.

You will have the opportunity to gain recognised decontamination qualifications.

The unit has the capacity to process 14 million surgical instruments and 140,000 flexible endoscopes a year and we provide a service to NHS and Private Hospitals.

You will be a valued member of the team assisting our clinical colleagues by providing them with decontaminated flexible endoscopes to enable them to care for patients.

Please note if a high volume of applications are received the vacancy will close earlier than stated, you are advised to apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

Main duties of the job

Your role will be to assist in the day-to-day reprocessing of flexible endoscopes required for clinical use. Technicians are required to follow demonstrated training and work instructions to ensure production is to a high standard.

Working for our organisation

The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK’s biggest and most innovative trusts. Across three main hospitals, our dedicated army of staff care for over 1.6million patients, treat more than 200,000 in A&E, deliver over 8,000 babies, and carry out more than 17million tests.

Our size, scale and influence offer you unrivalled career opportunities and a forward-thinking approach to working that works around your lifestyle. From flexible hours and generous benefits to next level training, we make it easier to take your career to the top

For more information, please follow link https://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/

Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.

Person specification

Education

Essential criteria

• Numeracy
• Literacy
• Desirable criteria
• NVQ/TVQ Decon
• IT Literate

Experience

Essential criteria

• Experience of effective communication skills when dealing with staff and user/customer

Desirable criteria

• Previous Decontamination experience
• Previously worked with ISO13485/JAG/ BSG requirements

Skills & Aptitudes

Essential criteria

• Attention to detail
• Personal Qualities

Essential criteria

• Work with minimal supervison
• Team worker

Others

Essential criteria

• Able to work flexible shifts
• Able to work in all areas of the department – including distribution of stock
• Royal Free World Class Values

Essential criteria

• Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust values

Covid-19 Vaccination

Getting vaccinated, and getting a booster, remains the best defence against COVID-19.
We encourage and support staff to get COVID-19 vaccine and a booster dose as and when they are eligible.

• AT* – Apprenticeship Training. Where AT* is entered next to the job title indicates that this vacancy is for an apprenticeship role.
• By applying for this role, you accept if successful, that your personal data may be transferred from the Trust to another NHS organisation where your employment transfers within the NHS. This is in accordance with the streamlining programme which aims at saving you time and improving efficiencies within the NHS when your employment transfers. Therefore we require you to complete your stat and Man e-learning modules prior to joining our organisation.
• If you are an EU/EEA citizen who does not have EU Settlement or Pre-Settled status, you will require a visa to work in the UK.
• Applications from job seekers who require sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. Before submitting your application and to avoid disappointment please check that you are eligible under the UKVI points based system.
• If you are offered a role with one of the NLPSS partner trusts, as part of pre-employment checks your identity and right to work documentation will be verified remotely (in most circumstances), using a certified identity verification service provider TrustID. You will be asked to capture an image of the relevant documents as well as a “selfie” using your smartphone/tablet (if available) for facial matching.
• TrustID will also perform a digital address check using Trunarrative and Equifax, which is a soft check and does not leave a footprint on your credit rating. For more information, visit www.trustid.co.uk
• The Trust uses electronic new starter forms on Trac to collect personal details. Information collected is securely stored and used to set up the employee record on the ESR HR system.
• The Trust will request a DBS (CRB) if post involves regulated activities. The Trust is compliant with the Disclosure and Barring Service Codes of practice and the Rehabilitation of offenders act.
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• Applications are welcome from people wishing to job share or work flexible patterns. We are committed to equal opportunities.

Please note:

• Due to the high number of applications that are received for some posts we may close this vacancy before the advertised closing date.
• Therefore please apply for this post as soon as you can, if you are interested and you meet the requirements of the Person Specification
• Only those candidates who clearly demonstrate how they meet the person specification will be shortlisted for this job.
• Interview arrangements will be communicated via email so please check your email regularly following the closing date.

Please be advised that due to exceptionally high demand, all Royal Free accommodation is at full capacity and waiting lists are being held. Average waiting times are 12 months. Please do not rely on Trust accommodation when you commence your role and ensure you investigate alternative accommodation for your arrival.

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