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Prif leoliad
Health care sciences
Gradd
NHS AFC Band 2
Contract
Parhaol: 14.00 to 22.00 Monday to Friday, enhancements for unsocial hours.
Oriau
Llawnamser - 37.5 awr yr wythnos (37.5 hours per week)
Cyfeirnod y swydd
216-AM-C7102733
Cyflogwr
University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust
Math o gyflogwr
NHS
Gwefan
Derriford Hospital
Tref
Plymouth
Cyflog
£24,169 £24,169 Per Annum
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Yn cau
02/07/2025 23:59

Teitl cyflogwr

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Decontamination Technician

NHS AFC Band 2

Trosolwg o'r swydd

Applications are invited for a decontamination technician to work as a member of a busy team in all aspects of reprocessing surgical equipment, medical devices, instruments sets and endoscopes, including disinfection, sterilisation and delivery. 

***Preference will be given to internal Trust staff, as well as ‘Priority’ and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon who are able to display recent relevant experience as dictated by the    Person Specification.***

Prif ddyletswyddau'r swydd

To undertake Decontamination Science duties and assist the Decontamination Technician Section Lead, in providing a specialised decontamination of medical devices service contributing to the clinical care of the patient

Responsible for the receipt, disassembly, cleaning, reassembly, packing and distribution of Sterile Goods and Surgical Instruments, in one of  the main sections of the Decontamination and Sterilisation unit

Working with soiled items returned from Theatres for Decontamination and Sterilisation or under Clean Room conditions working to Quality First instructions

To be flexible in working in different  sections of the Decontamination and Sterilisation unit

To work in accordance with the Department’s Standard Operating Procedures and Quality Management Systems

This is a crucial area of the hospitals work, supporting the Operating Theatres, Wards, and local health centres in caring for the patient.

Gweithio i'n sefydliad

We are a people business – where every member of staff matters and can make a difference. Patients are at the heart of everything we do. Joining University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust means becoming part of a team of dedicated staff, who are committed to leading the way through innovation, clinical excellence and great customer care. The Trust has great opportunities for career development in a highly progressive working environment. We offer all of this in a vibrant, modern city with a historic reputation for adventure. PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL COMMUNICATION WILL BE ELECTRONIC, PLEASE CHECK YOUR EMAIL ACCOUNT REGULARLY. If you have any issues with applying online and need additional support including reasonable adjustments with the application process please contact the recruitment team on 01752 432100. We recognise that work life balance is important for our colleagues and so we invite requests from applicants around less than full time/flexible working for our advertised roles. Please contact the recruiting manager to discuss this prior to your application submission. We commit to giving this full consideration in each case. We encourage people from diverse backgrounds to apply for our roles, as diversity strengthens our teams. It is sometimes necessary to close vacancies before the closing date. If you have not heard from us within 4 weeks of the closing date, please assume that you have not been shortlisted.

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COMMUNICATION
• To communicate, both verbally and electronically with other members of Staff and Management to 
ensure the continual and efficient running of the service and to the required high standards
• To assist in receiving Customer requests and progressing high priority items
• Ability to train other staff in aspects of decontamination
• Communicates with Theatres and other Departments when necessary to inform them of the status of 
their requirements
KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE 
• To gain and use their knowledge of Surgical Instruments in Producing a Quality First service to Theatres, 
Wards, Clinics and G.P.s
• To Support and enhance the continual quality initiative ensuring ‘Quality First’ approach to all aspects 
of work and to act as a Quality Auditor when required.
• Understanding of the procedure for Loan items
• Acceptance to work towards the NVQ Level 3 qualification in Infection Control & Decontamination
• To have the knowledge of the complete Decontamination Process
• To have a knowledge of the Endoscope reprocessing process
• Working towards or already have a Diploma in Decontamination

For further details please see the attached JD & PS 

Manyleb y person

Knowledge & Experience

Meini prawf hanfodol
  • Previous demonstrable experience in a Production Environment
  • Basic IT skills
  • Able to deal with Complex assembly
Meini prawf dymunol
  • Demonstrable Supply or Retail experience
  • Basic mechanical or electrical assembly
  • Demonstrable experience and proven knowledge required of Surgical Instruments and Endoscopes and of the necessary Decontamination procedures

Qualifications

Meini prawf hanfodol
  • Educated to GCSE Standard in English and Maths and a science subject grade 4 -9 (A-D) or equivalent demonstrable experience in decontamination
  • Able to work towards apprenticeship NVQs at level 2 and 3
  • Must have excellent administrative and numerate skills
Meini prawf dymunol
  • Completed Risk Assessment training
  • NVQ Level 2 and 3 in Decontamination support service
  • IDSc Technical certificate in Decontamination or relevant demonstrable experience in Decontamination

Aptitude & Abilities

Meini prawf hanfodol
  • Good communication skills, written and verbal, with ability to demonstrate clarity and understanding
  • Good Customer Service skills
  • Attention to detail
Meini prawf dymunol
  • Demonstrable experience in a demand and supply, customer-based environment

Bathodynnau ardystio / achredu cyflogwyr

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Gofynion ymgeisio

Mae'r swydd hon yn ddarostyngedig i Orchymyn Deddf Adsefydlu Troseddwyr 1974 (Eithriadau) 1975 (Diwygio) (Cymru a Lloegr) 2020 a bydd angen cyflwyno Datgeliad i'r Gwasanaeth Datgelu a Gwahardd.

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Enw
Mike Oliver
Teitl y swydd
SDU Production Manager
Cyfeiriad ebost
[email protected]
Rhif ffôn
01752245164
Gwybodaeth i gefnogi eich cais

Informal visits to the Sterilisation Disinfection Unit (SDU) can be arranged If you are interested, please contact the SDU reception via 01752 437900 for an appointment. We are a 24 hour a day service.  

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