About this role
Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen, and we are looking for a dynamic individual to join our team of Endoscopy Decontamination Technician at our JAG accredited Endoscopy unit at Weston General hospital which has a green IHEEM rating for decontamination services.
The post holder will undertake decontamination of flexible endoscopes duties according to equipment requirements and assist the supervisors and manager in providing and maintaining a high-quality accredited service, this will be inclusive of logistical responsibilities and management of reusable medical devices utilised within clinical care.
The post holder will be required to receive, disassemble, clean, disinfect and store endoscopes within controlled environments, ensuring comprehensive records of all tasks are maintained for tracking traceability purposes, adhering to the departments Standard Operating procedures and quality management systems to ensure an effective and compliant service is delivered.
Main duties of the job
To undertake decontamination science duties & assist (under supervision) the workforce of Decontamination Supervisors, in providing a high quality, specialised, safe & efficient decontamination of endoscopes & medical devices service contributing to the clinical care of the patient.
To carry out the timely collection, receipt, disassembly, cleaning, disinfection, checking, reassembly, packing, sterilization, dispatch & delivery of reusable medical devices.
Record all tasks in the Healthcare Science Information Systems (tracking & tracing) database.
Work in accordance with the Department's Standard Operating Procedures & Quality Management Systems
To welcome & accompany service contractors to the department.
Plan your own workload with limited supervision to deliver timely, smooth & accurate production.
Assist with the supervision and teaching in decontamination practices.
The role involves exposure to remnants of blood, body tissue or offensive by-products as part of the cleaning cycles.
About us
University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) is one of the largest acute Trusts in the country, bringing together a combined workforce of over 13,000 staff and over 100 different clinical services across 10 different sites, serving a core population of more than 500,000 people across South West England. UHBW has been rated by the CQC as 'Good' overall and our staff are proud to deliver excellent care to the people of Bristol, Weston and beyond. As a forward- thinking multi-award winning Trust and a digital exemplar committed to improving patient care, our world-leading research and innovations are having a positive local and global impact. Our hospitals are spread across Bristol and Weston, join us and you can enjoy the very best of both worlds; city living within a stone's throw of the countryside or beside the seaside, both with easy access to all that the South West has to offer. UHBW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your application in order to ensure we're meeting our pledge.
Job description Job responsibilities
To support the Decontamination Lead and work in a team with decontamination staff on a daily basis, and undertake tasks within the decontamination area supporting the decontamination team in accordance with UHBW NHS Foundation Trust Policy and Procedures.
To assess the departments workload at regular intervals during the shift and organise the resources accordingly to respond in a timely manner to external customers needs
To participate in the decontamination, of contaminated items that arrive in the department.
To ensure that daily tests of the departments machinery i.e. washer/disinfectors, is undertaken as per procedure manual.
To inspect the cleanliness/correctness of equipment/instrumentation together with checking the items for durability.
To ensure all documentation is completed in a legible, correct and timely manner.
To ensure that issues raised are recorded and logged on either paper and/or via computer systems.
To ensure all work is performed in line with up-to-date guidelines both National and local, including JAG IHEEM standards.
To resolve problems that occurs within the decontamination areas. Maintain contact with end users with regard to production and turnaround times.
Assist in restocking of supplies and record all information required.
Person Specification
Aptitudes Essential
Enthusiastic, highly motivated and able to inspire others Ability to manage self and exhibit skills, including self-awareness, self-management and drive for improvement Work on own initiative Able to work under pressure to meet deadlines Well presented, polite with a mature attitude to people and work Public sector language competency - Be able to speak fluent English to an appropriate standard Live the trust values Analytical Flexibility
Qualification Essential
GCSE'S at level A-C or equivalent in 3 core subjects Literacy and numeracy skills
Knowledge/Experience Essential
Experience of working within a team
Desirable
Experience of working in Decontamination or comparable environment Auditing Process
Skills and Abilities Essential
Effective communication at all levels Good organisational skills Ability to supervise others Ability to prioritise Ability to communicate clearly to a range of people Computer literacy; specifically, Microsoft word /Excel/outlook Dexterity- ability to handle/manoeuvre equipment / instruments Ability to spend long periods of time standing Ability to record /measure data, interpret results and promptly report and manage abnormal results
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.
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Employer details Employer name University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW)
Address Weston General Hospital
Weston Super mare
BS23 4TQ
Employer's website https://www.uhbw.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)