Endoscopy Decontamination Technician

Sponsorship

UHNM is currently unable to provide sponsorship for this role. This is in accordance with UKVI guidelines and legislation, as these roles do not meet the skill nor salary threshold for sponsorship. If you hold a graduate visa, you are welcome to apply, but you must have at least six months until your graduate visa expires at the start of your employment for training and operational reasons.

You will undertake decontamination science duties and assist under the supervision of a Decontamination Supervisor, in providing a specialised decontamination of endoscope medical devices service contributing to the clinical care of the patient. You will also be required to conduct all tasks in the computerised Healthcare Science Information System (tracking and tracing) database.

• Collect, receive, clean, disinfect, pack and deliver reusable medical Endoscopes.
• Operate automated endoscope reprocessing equipment and maintain endoscopes and relevant equipment.
• Enter all tasks into the computerised Health Edge Information System (tracking and tracing) database following decontamination guidelines.
• Support the Endoscopy – Theatre – Women’s Health service at Staffordshire Treatment Suite.

• Good standard of literacy and numeracy, and basic IT skills.
• Ability to work effectively using initiative, both within a team and independently, in a fast‑paced challenging environment.
• Eagerness to learn and to train towards achieving Local Decontamination Standards and National Decontamination Standards.

We are one of the largest and most modern trusts in the country, operating across two sites, Royal Stoke in Stoke‑on‑Trent and County Hospital in Stafford. We serve around three million people and are highly regarded for our facilities, teaching and research. We are the specialist centre for major trauma for the North Midlands and North Wales.

All of our employees make a valuable contribution regardless of role. We are proud of our wide range of development packages aimed at ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to fulfil their true potential. We create and encourage a culture of inclusion, providing equal opportunities for career development that are fair and transparent. We are a diverse and inclusive employer and foster a culture in which all staff feel valued and respected.

For further details or informal visits contact:
Name:
Dean Simkins

Job title:

Endoscopy Decontamination Manager
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