About this role
Job summary
At InHealth, we are expanding our Endoscopy team and are looking for a Healthcare Support Worker / Decontamination Technician to join our brand-new Community Diagnostic Centre in Bristol.
This is a dual role with a significant focus on decontamination. Approximately 50% of your time will be spent in our decontamination unit, carrying out the essential cleaning and processing of endoscopes to ensure they are safe, compliant, and ready for patient procedures. This is a highly important, technical part of the service and plays a critical role in patient safety and infection prevention.
Main duties of the job
Carry out endoscope decontamination, using specialist equipment to clean, disinfect and prepare scopes in line with strict clinical standardsEnsure all equipment is safe, compliant and ready for procedures, reporting any faults or issues promptlySupport patient care, including welcoming patients and assisting in line with care plans set by senior staffMaintain clean, safe and organised clinical and decontamination areas at all timesCommunicate effectively with patients and the multidisciplinary team to support a smooth service
About us
InHealth is the UKs largest specialist provider of diagnostic and healthcare solutions, working in partnership with the NHS for more than 30 years to make healthcare better for more than 5 million patients each year.
Behind every test, scan and assessment is a team of people helping our services run smoothly, efficiently and with care. With opportunities across community, hospital and office-based settings, InHealth offers the chance to grow your career in a people-focused organisation where your work supports millions of patients and helps bring high-quality healthcare closer to local communities.
InHealth is a place where you're trusted to do your job well, supported by people who value your expertise and give you the space to act on it. Teams show up for each other, leaders back your judgment and help remove blockers rather than create them. New opportunities open as we grow - whether that's progressing, moving sideways or taking on something different as your strengths evolve. And everything we do is focussed on making healthcare better - for patients, partners and the people delivering care.
Read more about us here: Who We Are - InHealth Group
Job description Job responsibilities
Healthcare Support Worker / Decontamination Technician Endoscopy | Bristol Community Diagnostic Centre
37.5 hours / 8am - 6pm 4 days a week / Flexibility required Monday to Sunday on a rota basis. At InHealth, we are expanding our Endoscopy team and are looking for a Healthcare Support Worker / Decontamination Technician to join our brand-new Community Diagnostic Centre in Bristol.
This is a dual role with a significant focus on decontamination. Approximately 50% of your time will be spent in our decontamination unit, carrying out the essential cleaning and processing of endoscopes to ensure they are safe, compliant, and ready for patient procedures. This is a highly important, technical part of the service and plays a critical role in patient safety and infection prevention.
Alongside this, you will also support the delivery of a high-quality Endoscopy service, contributing to patient care that recognises the psychological, physical, and social needs of every individual.
If you are interested in a hands-on role that combines patient interaction with technical, safety-critical cleaning processes, this could be a great opportunity for you. We are also happy to arrange site tours so you can see first-hand how our state-of-the-art decontamination and clinical areas operate behind the scenes.
What you'll do Carry out endoscope decontamination, using specialist equipment to clean, disinfect and prepare scopes in line with strict clinical standards Ensure all equipment is safe, compliant and ready for procedures, reporting any faults or issues promptly Support patient care, including welcoming patients and assisting in line with care plans set by senior staff Maintain clean, safe and organised clinical and decontamination areas at all times Communicate effectively with patients and the multidisciplinary team to support a smooth service About you Interested in a hands-on role combining patient care and technical cleaning/decontamination work Understanding of (or willingness to learn) health & safety, infection control and decontamination processes Comfortable spending a significant proportion of your role in a decontamination environment Strong attention to detail with good organisation and time management skills Effective communicator, flexible, and committed to ongoing learning and development
Person Specification
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Experience Essential
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Additional Criteria Essential
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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 InHealth Group
Address Highwood Lane
Bristol
Gloucestershire
BS34 5TL
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.inhealthgroup.com/ (Opens in a new tab)