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Decontamination Technician
Grade
NHS AfC: Band 4
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Full time - 37.5 hours per week
Job ref
223-SDT-265
Employer
The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital/ The Princess Royal Hospital
Town
Shrewsbury and Telford
Salary
£28,392 - £31,157 per annum
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
15/04/2026 23:59

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The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust logo

Senior Decontamination Technician

NHS AfC: Band 4

Job overview

The post holder will support the Unit Manager in ensuring that the Endoscope Decontamination Service is delivered effectively to support patient care and clinical department needs. They will supervise the unit for the Unit Manager in their absence and oversee day-to-day operations to ensure smooth and efficient processes. This role requires flexibility to cover technician duties and provide guidance within the team as needed during the decontamination area’s operating hours.

Main duties of the job

Supervise the daily operations of the Endoscopy Decontamination Unit to ensure adherence to policies and procedures. Provide support to the Unit Manager, including overseeing the operation of the unit during their absence.

Oversee the decontamination, processing, and delivery of endoscopes, ensuring compliance with HTM 2030 Guidelines, British Society of Gastroenterology, Medical Devices Agency, Trust Policies, and manufacturer guidelines. Assign tasks and oversee daily workload for staff within the unit, ensuring these are completed to the required standards. Report any incidents, faults, or delays to the Endoscopy Manager.

Ensure staff rotas are organised, stock levels are monitored, and equipment is maintained. Ensure necessary consumables and equipment are readily available and adhere to COSHH (Control of Substances Hazardous to Health) guidelines.

Working for our organisation

Our Poppy’s Promise Commitment

We believe that compassionate care sits at the heart of everything we do. Every member of our team —  clinical or non-clinical — plays a vital role in ensuring that patients, families, and colleagues are treated with dignity, empathy, and respect at all times.

We expect all staff to demonstrate compassion not only through their words, but through their actions: by listening attentively, communicating clearly and kindly, and recognising  individual needs, feelings, and circumstances of those in our care.

Effective communication is central to safe and high-quality healthcare. We value colleagues who take the time to understand others, explain information in a  meaningful way, and respond to concerns with patience and understanding.

By joining our team, you are committing to uphold these values — ensuring that every patient feels heard, respected, and valued, and that compassion is embedded in every interaction, every day.

Hospital Transformation Programme (HTP)

Our Service will relocate to The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital in 2028 as part of HTP. This move will bring specialist services together in a modern, purpose-built facility to improve patient care and team experience.

We are actively recruiting, and successful candidates will be expected to move with the Service in early 2028. The relocation will follow a formal management of change process, including full consultation and support for staff.

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Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled Job Description.

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • 5 GCSE's or equivalent, including Maths and English
  • Completion of Endo 1
Desirable criteria
  • NVQ level 3 in Office administration/IT

Skills

Essential criteria
  • Proficient in documentation and audits
  • Effective communication with various stakeholders
Desirable criteria
  • Leadership skills

Knowledge

Essential criteria
  • Understanding of decontamination processes
  • Knowledge of infection control, COSHH guidelines and health and safety
Desirable criteria
  • Experience supervising a team

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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.

Application numbers

In the event of a high response to this advertisement, this post will be closed. Early applications are advised.

Documents to download

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Jessica Briscoe
Job title
Unit Manager RSH
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
01743 261000
Additional information

Nicky Thrupp

Unit Manager PRH

5711 

If you have problems applying, contact

Address
The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust
Shrewsbury Business Park
1 Douglas Court
Shrewsbury
Shropshire
SY2 6LG
Telephone
01743 492402
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