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Vacancy for a Trainee Technician in ASDU at FCH
A vacancy has arisen within the ASDU (Area Sterilisation & Disinfection Unit) at FCH for a trainee technician. The core activity of a decontamination unit is the decontamination, disassembly, assembly, packaging and sterilisation of re-usable medical devices & processing of Endoscopes. You will be part of a multi-disciplinary team. ASDU is an extremely busy department and at times can be physically demanding. You will undertake all tasks appropriate in all aspects of the operation of equipment/machinery and policies/procedures within ASDU & Endoscopy which is based in FVRH.
Hours of Work
- 5/7
- The department is open Monday to Friday 7am-10pm & 8am to 4pm Saturday and Sunday.
- The post holder will have a flexible approach to meet the needs of the service.
Rate of Pay
- Agenda for Change Band 2 progressing to Band 3 once training is complete.
This post will be considered as in training position under Annex 21 of the Agenda for Change terms & conditions. For more information, please visit the following link: 18623.pdf (nhsemployers.org). Specifically, section 2(iii) and section 3 in relation to this vacancy.
The duties of this post require the successful candidate to complete a Level 2 Disclosure Scotland check.
Informal Enquiries to
Michelle Forsyth
Decontamination Manager / Lead
01324 673538
michelle.forsyth@nhs.scot
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Note: As from 1/4/26, the Agenda for Change full-time working week will be reducing from 37 to 36 hours per week. Part time hours will be reduced pro-rata. However, there will be a corresponding increase in the hourly rate so that pay will not be affected.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applicants who require sponsorship to work in the UK are advised to carefully review the eligibility criteria for the Skilled Worker or Health and Care Worker visa routes. NHS Forth Valley may be able to offer sponsorship for certain roles, provided the post meets the minimum salary threshold and any other required criteria. If you are currently working in the UK on a Skilled Worker visa, transitional arrangements may apply. Please note that sponsorship is not guaranteed and is assessed on a case-by-case basis following interview and at the commencement of pre-employment checks. For further information on visa requirements and sponsorship eligibility, please refer to the UK Government guidance.
It is also recommend that anyone applying for health and social care jobs in the UK from abroad read the following guidance: Applying for health and social care jobs in the UK from abroad - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
Application Requirements
- Candidates should provide original and authentic responses to all questions within the application form.
- The use of artificial intelligence (AI), automated tools, or other third-party assistance to generate, draft, or significantly modify responses is strongly discouraged.
- By submitting your application, you confirm that all answers are your own work, reflect your personal knowledge, skills and experience, and have not been solely produced or altered by AI or similar technologies.
- Failure to comply with this requirement may result in your application being withdrawn from the application process.
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Equality and Diversity
NHS Forth Valley is positive about disabled people and is committed to offering an interview to disabled people who meet the minimum criteria for the job. Please contact the Recruitment Office on 0330 041 4694 if there are any reasonable adjustments we can make to assist you with your application and/or interview.
NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.
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