About this role
Job summary
The Royal Free NHS Foundation Trust has the largest NHS decontamination facility in the UK, which is based in Enfield.
We have a position available for an Endoscopy Decontamination Technician working pattern is
Monday to Friday 14:00 to 22:00.
The hours are 37.5 a week but flexibility is a must for this role. You will receive an enhancement of pay for working unsocial hours.
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 that the advert may close earlier than stated if a high number of applications are received.
Previous applicants need not apply.
Main duties of the job
The role of the Endoscopy Decontamination Technician is to assist in the day-to-day reprocessing (decontamination) of flexible endoscopes required for clinical use. Decontamination Technicians are expected to follow demonstrated training and work instructions to ensure production is to a high standard.
Following appropriate training and assessment undertake all assigned duties pertaining to the reprocessing (decontamination - cleaning, disinfection packing / storage) of flexible endoscopes of varying descriptions and types.
About us
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/
Job description Job 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
Numeracy Literacy
Desirable
NVQ/TVQ Decon IT Literate
Experience Essential
Experience of effective communication skills when dealing with staff and user/customer
Desirable
Previous Decontamination experience Previously worked with ISO13485/JAG/ BSG requirements
Skills & Aptitudes Essential
Attention to detail Work to deadlines Follow routine and procedures Be able to plan and prioritize
Personal Qualities Essential
Work with minimal supervison Team worker
Others Essential
Able to work flexible shifts Able to work in all areas of the department - including distribution of stock
Royal Free World Class Values Essential
Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust values
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Employer details Employer name Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust
Address Chalkmill Drive
Chalkmill Drive EN1 1TZ
Enfield
EN1 1TZ
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)