Job summary
- Main area
- Decontamination Technician Endoscopy
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 2
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Part time - 21 hours per week (over 7 days per week)
- Job ref
- 223-DTT-351
- Employer
- The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- The Princess Royal Hospital
- Town
- Telford
- Salary
- £24,169 per annum/pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 08/06/2025 23:59
Employer heading

Decontamination Technician
NHS AfC: Band 2
Job overview
We are looking for a motivated person who is interested in helping to provide a safe, high quality Endoscopy Decontamination service to patients at The Princess Royal Hospital, Telford.
You'll work closely with the team to provide the best care for our patients working under strict guidelines and protocols. However once training has been provided, staff will look to you for advice and expertise regarding decontamination and best practice.
You must be conscientious and have the ability to give attention to detail. You will need to possess GCSE grades 9 - 4 (or equivalent) in Maths and English and have the ability to work to tight deadlines as the Endoscopy Unit is extremely busy with all three procedure rooms running to full capacity.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to work well within a team are essential. You must also have excellent documentation and record keeping skills.
Experience is desirable but not required as full training will be given.
Main duties of the job
The job involves the manual cleaning and decontamination of flexible endoscopes before and after Endoscopy.
Manual dexterity is an essential requirement to the role. You will become an expert in this area and will be expected to take a lead in the decontamination room. This will involve managing the equipment so that scopes are ready for morning, afternoon and evening lists.
You will also be required to send scopes away for service and repair.
The Endoscopy Unit provides a service to both outpatients and in-patients undergoing Gastroscopy, EUS, Flexible Sigmoidoscopy, Colonoscopy, Bronchoscopy EBUS and PEG insertion. The unit is currently open 7 days a week including weekends and bank holidays.
We will provide in house training and fully support your professional development.
Working for our organisation
Join us at The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust, where our passion for excellence drives everything we do.
We're on a mission to provide high quality, safe care to our patients, in an environment our incredible staff are proud to work in.
Our vision, 'To provide excellent care for the communities we serve,' is not just a statement; it's a promise we live by every day. Guided by our core Values - Partnering, Ambitious, Caring, and Trusted - we're determined to make a real difference in the lives of those who matter most: our patients and their families.
If you're ready to be part of a team that's dedicated to continuous improvement, come join us and let's make a difference together!
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
- GCSE's in Maths and English at grades 9 - 4 (or equivalent)
Desirable criteria
- NVQ Level 2
Knowledge and experience
Desirable criteria
- Working knowledge of endoscopic procedures and decontamination of equipment
- Basic knowledge of a hospital environment
- Infection control and/or decontamination Endoscopy experience
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
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Nicola Thrupp
- Job title
- Endoscopy Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01952 6415711
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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