Job summary
- Main area
- CIC Sterile Services
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 2
- Contract
- Permanent: full time on a 4 week rota to include shifts between 07:00 and 22:00 including some weekends
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week
- Job ref
- 262-A-24-6836311-C
- Employer
- North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Cumberland Infirmary
- Town
- Carlisle
- Salary
- £24,169 Per annum Pro rata, includes enhancements for some shifts worked
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 03/07/2025 23:59
Employer heading
Decontamination Technician
NHS AfC: Band 2
Job overview
Decontamination Technician Band 2 - 37.5 hours - Cumberland Infirmary Carlisle
Decontamination Technicians in this role work between the hours of 07:00 and 22:00 on a 4 week rolling rota. Weekend work will be one week in four. Overtime for weekends if required will be voluntary.
Many of our team members have worked in the department for many years and thus offer a wealth of experience and stability. The successful candidate will possess Maths and English. All department team members are trained in all aspects of the department.
They will gain a comprehensive knowledge of decontamination processes of surgical instruments and flexible endoscopes. Candidates will after training be required to undertake a nationally recognised qualification in decontamination. The department plays a key role in providing a decontamination service to Theatres, Endoscopy, wards and departments throughout the Trust sites for their reusable surgical instruments and flexible endoscopes.
The department team dynamics are of 5 teams each supported by supervisors and highly trained staff who complement and assist in the training of newer less experienced staff.
To undertake decontamination duties throughout the department.
To carry out the relevant decontamination processes for all reusable surgical instrument including flexible endoscopes. Occasional cross site working may be required to fulfil departmental requirements.
Main duties of the job
The department team dynamics are of 5 teams each supported by supervisors and highly trained staff who complement and assist in the training of newer less experienced staff.
Reprocess reusable medical devices and flexible endoscopes with their appropriate processes in accordance with Manufacturers processing instructions.
Provide advice and support the training of trainee Decontamination Technicians effectively.
With 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.
Use manual dexterity and concentration for the disassembly and reassembly of reusable instruments in accordance with manufacturer's instructions.
Operate decontamination equipment and carry out routine tests in accordance with the Planned Preventative Maintenance Schedules, Quality Standards and Guidance.
Communicate with enquiries from users and other members of healthcare staff in a polite and helpful manner, seeking advice when required.
Lift and handle all reusable instruments and flexible endoscopes in compliance with manual handling procedures.
Comply with infection prevention and control procedures at all times.
Follow the decontamination departments training programme and undertake training in line with the Institute of Decontamination Sciences educational framework as agreed with the line manager.
Working for our organisation
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.
Detailed job description and main 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.
Please note, due to changes implemented by the Government to the UK immigration policy, individuals who require a Health and Care Visa or a Skilled Worker Visa may no longer be eligible for sponsorship where the UKVI salary threshold is not met or if the occupation is not included in the updated Immigration Salary List (ISL). Applicants must check their eligibility to be employed in any role they are interested in applying for, prior to completing an application for employment. Any applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria will not be progressed.
If you are applying under the Disability Confident Scheme or Armed Forces Covenant and you meet all the essential criteria for a post, you will be guaranteed an interview.
Relocation assistance may be available for successful applicants moving to the region for certain posts. Please see our Policy for eligible vacancies.
· 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.
Important Information
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.
For candidates applying using a Hotmail account or have strict firewall settings please ensure the following:
- Junk Mail is checked regularly
Disclosure and Barring Service:
On 28 November 2020, the new Disclosure and Barring Service filtering rules will come into effect.
The changes mean that:
- youth cautions, reprimands and final warnings will no longer be subject to automatic disclosure
- the multiple conviction rule has been removed, meaning that if an individual has more than one conviction, regardless of offence type or time passed, each conviction will be considered against the remaining rules individually, rather than being automatically disclosed.
If you are unsure about whether you need to disclose certain criminal record information, free confidential advice may be sought from one of the charity bodies listed below. These bodies can advise you on what you are legally required to declare and may also be able to advise you on how you can disclose criminal record information to a prospective employer and your legal rights when doing so.
Nacro – Tel: 0300 123 1999, or email: [email protected]
Unlock – Tel: 01634 247350, email [email protected] or complete the online form on the Unlock website
Please note the cost of the DBS check is increasing from 2nd December and the new cost will be
Standard DBS check £21.50, Enhanced DBS check £49.50 + any admin costs.
The Trust is committed to safeguarding adults and children therefore if the post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended) the successful candidate(s) will be subject to a criminal records check with the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). 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: £18 + Administration cost of £3.85 = £21.85. Deducted at £6.85 from 1st month salary and £5 deducted from salary over following 3 months.
Enhanced Check: £38 + administration cost of £3.90 = £41.90. Deducted at £11.90 from 1st month salary and £10 deducted from salary over following 3 months.
As part of the one of the largest employers in the UK NCIC future employees will have also access to the following benefits.
A lease car may be available for this position; further details will be provided upon appointment if applicable.
27-day holiday scheme rising to 33 after 10 years
Flexible working Scheme
Excellent opportunities for development
Competitive NHS Pension scheme
Access to NHS discounts with retailers and leisure companies
EAP (Employee Assistance Programme) a free, confidential counselling and information service to assist with personal or work-related problems
These schemes are subject to availability
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- GCSE English and Maths or equivalent
Desirable criteria
- TC2 in Decontamination or equivalent.
- Basic IT skills
Experience
Desirable criteria
- Working with Sterile supplies
Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Hygiene awareness
- An understanding of the requirements of the post
Skills and Aptitudes
Essential criteria
- Ability to work accurately and meet deadlines
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Good communication skills
- Ability to work unsupervised
- Ability to cope with routine tasks
- Able to follow procedures and protocols
personal circumstances
Essential criteria
- Commitment to providing a high quality service
- Genuine interest in the field
- Manual dexterity
- Meticulous & methodical
- Flexible regarding working patterns
- Ability to work across siye
Other requirements
Essential criteria
- Willing to undertake training as required
- Support equality and value diversity
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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Applicant requirements
The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Graeme Moore
- Job title
- CSSD Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01228 814250
- Additional information
Contact can be made between the hours of 08.00 - 16.00 Monday - Friday (except bank holidays) to discuss the post or arrange a visit to the department.
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