About this role
Job summary
Band 2 Decontamination Technician / Driver 37.5 hours per week
A vacancy has become available for a dedicated person to join the Decontamination team in Sterile Services at the Cumberland Infirmary, Carlisle.
Candidate will undertake the delivery and uplift of decontaminated and contaminated surgical instruments and flexible endoscopes between the Cumberland Infirmary and West Cumberland Hospital sites. Candidates will undertake training to enable understanding and safe practices whilst carrying contamination equipment and radiation between sites
They will also take part in the decontamination process of those instruments.
To communicate with enquiries from users, and other members of healthcare staff in a polite and helpful manner, seeking advice where required.
Candidates will undertake training to enable them to drive a vehicle under orange plates and the Radiation triangle.
Main duties of the job
Distribute clean instruments and also collect soiled instruments from clinical areas in WCH, this will include the pickup of non-acute work from loading bay at WCH or collect from customer premises.
To reprocess reusable medical devices and flexible endoscopes with their appropriate processes in accordance with Manufacturers processing instructions.
Under limited supervision meet the demands of the Department's workload whilst consistently achieving high quality standards which will be measured by in-process checks and non-conformance reports.
Distribute drapes and other supplies to Theatre and ward areas areas in West Cumberland Hospital
To undertake duties consistent with the responsibility of the grade and needs of the service.
To ensure safe handling of transportation trolleys and reusable medical devices.
Instruction to ensure that a high standard of work is maintained at all times.
To assist in the training of other decontamination personnel to perform tasks as directed by the Decontamination Supervisors.
To understand and be able to use the department IT traceability systems.
To communicate and liaise between decontamination personnel, customers and other members of healthcare staff in a polite and helpful manner.
To work within whichever part of the decontamination department is required to fulfil department function.
About us
At NCIC, we have an ambition to deliver outstanding hospital and health services to half a million people. Established on 1st October 2019, the Trust is creating a centre of excellence in providing rural and remote healthcare and provides a wide range of community and acute services throughout north Cumbria and beyond. We're responsible for delivering over 70 services across 15 main locations and we employ more than 6,500 members of staff.
Our 5 key principles demonstrate our belief in the delivery of 'safe, high quality care every time'.
Being a clinically led organisation Quality and safety at the heart A positive patient experience every time A great place to work Managing our money well
As an organisation we are serious about supporting a diverse workforce that reflects our local community and are very much focused on being an inclusive and compassionate place to work.
Across the North East and North Cumbria we are working together to deliver our ambition to be the greenest region in England by 2030. There is an expectation for all staff to support this by familiarising yourself with the Trust's sustainability initiatives such as waste and recycling, going paperless, videoconferencing, sustainable transport and others.
We encourage you to think about what you can do as an individual and within your team to contribute in to embedding carbon reduction into the everyday running of our organisation.
Job description Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description and person specification for further information regarding the role and the essential and desirable criteria required to be met by applicants.
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Disclosure and Barring Service:
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.
The cost of the DBS must be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction. DBS charges are as follows if applicable to the post:
Standard Check: £21.50 + Administration cost of £6.50 = £28.00. Deducted from salary over following 4 months or one off payment.
Enhanced Check: £49.50 + administration cost of £6.50 = £56.00. Deducted from salary over following 4 months or one off payment.
NCIC can offer successful future employees the following benefits:
27-day holiday scheme rising to 33 after 10 years
Flexible working Scheme
NHS Discounts*
Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work*
Excellent opportunities for development*
Competitive NHS Pension scheme
Vivup is a free, confidential counselling and information service to assist with personal or work-related problems
*Subject to eligibility
Important Information
Please ensure that you document evidence of meeting all the essential criteria in the supporting information.
If sufficient response is received this post could be closed earlier than the specified closing date, please apply as soon as possible to ensure that your application is considered.
Candidates who have been successfully shortlisted for interview will be asked via an email notification to log on to their Trac account to select an interview time. This will usually be within 2 weeks of the closing date.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
GCSE Maths and English or equivalent qualification
Desirable
TC2 Decontamination qualification or equivalent Basic IT skills
Knowledge and Experience Essential
Hygiene awareness An understanding of the requirements of the post
Desirable
Working with sterile supplies.
Other Requirements Essential
Commitment to providing a high quality service Genuine interest in the field. Manual dexterity Meticulous Methodical. Flexible regarding work patterns Ability to work cross site. Willing to undertake training for Transport of Dangerous Goods (ADR) Willing to undertake training as required
Skills and aptidtudes Essential
Ability to work accurately and meet deadlines Abiltiy to work as part of a team Good communication skills Ability to work unsupervised Ability to cope with routine tasks Ability to follow procedures and protocols
Personal circumstances Essential
Commitment to to providing a high quality service Genuine interest in the field Manual dexterity Meticulous and methodical Ability to work cross site Flexible regarding work patterns
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 North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust
Address Cumberland Infirmary
Newtown Road
Carlisle
CA2 7HY
Employer's website https://www.ncic.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)