University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust
Endoscopy Decontamination Technician
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Job Description
At present, University Hospitals of North Midlands is unable to offer visa sponsorship for Band 2 to Band 4 roles, as these positions do not meet the minimum salary and skill thresholds required under UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) regulations.
Role Overview
You will undertake decontamination science duties and assist under the supervision of the Decontamination Supervisor, in providing a specialised decontamination of Endoscope medical devices service contributing to the clinical care of the patient. Furthermore, you will carry out the collection, receipt, cleaning, disinfection, packing, and delivering of reusable medical Endoscopes. You will also be required to conduct all tasks in the computerised Healthcare Science Information Systems (tracking and tracing) database.
Requirements
It is expected that the applicant will possess a good standard of literacy and numeracy, including good basic IT skills. They must have the ability to work effectively using initiative, both within a team, and independently, in a fast-paced challenging environment. It is essential that the individual is keen to learn and will receive training, in order to work towards achieving the Local Decontamination Standards in place in the Unit, and National Decontamination Standards.
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Responsibilities
As part of the dedicated Endoscopy decontamination team, the post holder will contribute to the services providing patient care ensuring an efficient and quality service for Endoscopy – Theatre – Women’s Health - Staffordshire Treatment Suite.
The main elements of the role are decontamination duties under the supervision of the Decontamination Supervisor. Including: the collection, receipt, cleaning, disinfection, packing, and delivering of reusable medical Endoscopes. You will also be required to conduct all tasks in the computerised Health Edge Information Systems (tracking and tracing) database following decontamination guidelines.
The role also includes maintaining endoscopes and relevant equipment, including the operation of automated endoscope reprocessing equipment.
About Us
University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust is one of the largest and most modern in the country. Based across two sites, Royal Stoke in Stoke-on-Trent and County Hospital in Stafford, we are proud to serve around three million people and we're highly regarded for our facilities, teaching, and research. We are the specialist centre for major trauma for the North Midlands and North Wales.
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All of our employees make a valuable contribution regardless of role here at UHNM and we are proud of our wide range of development packages aimed at ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to fulfil their true potential.
UHNM create and encourage a culture of inclusion, providing equal opportunities for career development that are fair and transparent. We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer and foster a culture in which all staff feel valued and respected. In return, we ask all of our employees to make a commitment to the values, co-created by our staff, patients, and carers, and that unite us as a Trust.
At University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust, we know that investing in, supporting, and developing our staff has a direct impact on the quality of care that we deliver. Our employees are as important as our patients and the population that we serve.
Contact
For further details or informal visits, contact:
- Name: Dean Simkins
- Job title: Endoscopy Decontamination Manager
- Email address: dean.simkins@uhnm.nhs.uk
- Telephone number: 01785236083
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