Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust
Decontamination Technician, Endoscopy, . Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust
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Kidderminster DY11 6RJ, UK
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Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join an established decontamination team in Endoscopy. This role requires a dynamic team player who can work on their own initiative and works well in a team environment. A comprehensive training package will be provided and you will be fully supported. If you would like to learn new skills and have a willingness to learn then this job is for you.
Main duties of the job
The decontamination technician role is to provide a service to endoscopy, urology, and theatres by providing endoscopes when required. You will be expected to provide the services with decontaminated scopes for the lists, collect the contaminated scopes and decontaminate them in the decontamination facility. You would then either return them to the services or store them in the cabinets provided until next required. You will ensure the decontamination facility is clean, tidy, deal with stock and storage, send and receive scopes for or from repair, use a track and traceability system, and any other maintenance issues in the decontamination facility. Part of your job role will be to provide scopes for out-of-hours procedures so you will be expected to be part of the on-call rota.
About Us
Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust is a large acute and specialized hospital trust that provides a range of local acute services to the residents of Worcestershire and more specialized services to a larger population in Herefordshire and beyond.
The Trust operates hospital-based services from three sites in Kidderminster, Redditch, and Worcester.
Our workforce is more than 7,000 strong, and our caring staff are recognized as providing good and outstanding patient-centered care. You could be one of them.
We are committed to recruiting the best people to work with us. Our values, which we ask all staff to demonstrate, underpin our everyday work and remain firmly at the heart of all we do.
- Being open and honest
- Ensuring people feel cared for
- Showing respect to everyone
We are committed to developing a culture of continuous improvement by embedding the principles of our Improvement System.
We are proud to have achieved Timewise accreditation - this means we are committed to embedding flexible working within our organization as a flex positive employer.
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Any applicants who are offered posts requiring a DBS check as part of their employment check will have the cost of this check (at the current rate) deducted from their salary. Please see the link in the Supporting Information section for more details on DBS checks and costs.
Job Description
Job responsibilities
GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES
Key Duties:
- To comply with all Trust Policies and Procedures to maintain a safe working environment for patients and staff.
- To work as part of the decontamination team within the Endoscopy Unit.
- To report any untoward incidents and complaints.
- To act always in a manner which promotes positive working relationships and maintains the professional image of the Trust.
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PRINCIPLE DUTIES
- To work as part of the team within the decontamination area of the Endoscopy Unit, ensuring that scopes are available for procedures.
- To be competent in the decontamination and disinfection of endoscopes and accessories, including the safe handling, storage, and traceability of flexible endoscopes in line with BSG guidelines and company policies.
- To be competent in the use of endoscopy equipment including AERS and drying cabinets.
- To ensure the departments documented tracking and traceability system requirements and procedures are followed throughout the department.
- To have a basic understanding/knowledge of endoscopic procedures.
- To document all loan and return of endoscopes.
- To read and document all water tests, weekly or daily.
- To be capable of working alone and unsupervised but ensure documented operational procedures are adhered to.
- To work under supervision but with a need to concentrate at all times.
- To be able to respond to urgent requests for priority equipment processing from registered nurse or other senior team members on a daily basis.
- To ensure PPE is worn in decontamination area as specified in Trust policy.
- To adhere to the requirements of working within a controlled environment.
- To be fully understanding of COSHH regulations, especially with regard to hazardous cleaning chemicals.
- To be responsible for approving loads after decontamination cycles are complete by carrying out various quality checks to ensure instruments are safely decontaminated before use.
- To ensure production areas are stocked up and stock levels maintained.
- To participate in the cleaning and maintenance of all the work areas to ensure high standards of cleanliness are achieved.
- To respond appropriately to clinical emergencies.
COMMUNICATION AND RELATIONSHIPS
- Communication regarding decontamination area with Nurse in Charge any issues or delays in the processing of the scopes.
- Report any issues to the Estates / appropriate Company regarding issues with decontamination machines or endoscopes, ensuring the Unit Manager and / or Nurse in Charge is aware.
- Relationship with both staff and patients should be discreet, bearing in mind that all information regarding patients must be kept confidential.
- Report to the nurse in charge of the ward / department matters of concern relating to patients and the ward / department environment.
- Ensure that any issues that may affect the running of the lists in endoscopy relating to decontamination are escalated to the nurse in charge.
- Answer the telephone, refer to the appropriate person.
- Be aware of the need to greet visitors to the ward / department and ascertain the purpose of their visit.
- Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of health and safety at work in order to maintain a safe environment.
- To attend ward / departmental meetings as appropriate.
- Participate in the out-of-hours on-call rota to provide scopes.
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CLERICAL DUTIES
Undertake a range of clerical duties, this may involve:
- Accurate records relating to the decontamination machine and endoscopes.
- Reception / telephone duties.
- Basic computer skills.
- Stock control.
- Prepare notes - using both electronic and manual systems.
- To file reports, correspondence, forms etc. as required.
CLEANING
- Maintain cleanliness and tidiness of area and equipment as instructed.
- Ensure that policies and procedures are followed with regard to cleaning of the endoscopes.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
- Decontamination Technician will be expected to attend the ENDO 1 course and completed decontamination competencies.
- All staff are required to work across all Trust Sites to support the Endoscopy Service.
Person Specification
Essential
- Must be flexible with shift patterns and internal rotation
- Must be prepared to attend meetings out of hours if necessary
- Confidentiality
- This post requires the post holder to undertake core skills as soon as is practicable
- Fitness and mobility to be physically active throughout a shift and undertake manual handling activities
- To participate in the out-of-hours on-call rota to provide scopes
Qualifications
Essential
- Basic standard of education including Maths and English to Basic Skills Agency Version 1
Desirable
- Experience in Decontamination
- Experience within Health Care/NHS
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Reliable and punctual
- Self-awareness in terms of assessing own knowledge and competence and understanding own boundaries
- Self-awareness in terms of recognizing the impact of their behavior and others
- Able to present a professional image appropriate to the working environment
- Committed
- Enthusiastic
- Ability to cope with stress
- Team worker
Skills and knowledge
Essential
- Ability to communicate effectively, and demonstrate excellent communication skills: verbal, listening & written
- Keyboard / computer knowledge / skills
- Legible handwriting
- Be able to demonstrate an understanding of the concept of confidentiality
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a patient care setting or customer facing environment
Desirable
- Experience working within decontamination or sterilization Units/ departments
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.
Employer details
Employer name
Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust
Address
Kidderminster General Hospital
Bewdley Road
KIDDERMINSTER
Worcestershire
DY11 6RJ
United Kingdom
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