Decontamination Technician - Chichester, United Kingdom - University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)

Description

Job summary

A exciting new position has become available for a decontamination technician to assist in the efficient and safe delivery of the decontamination services within the endoscopy department to ensure a seamless quality service for patients undergoing an endoscopy procedure within St.Richards Hospital.

Main duties of the job

JOB PURPOSE: To assist in the efficient and safe delivery of the Decontamination Services within the endoscopy department for endoscopy, theatres, Xray and ITU also to work proactively with the estates departmentpersonnel to ensure a seamless quality service for patients undergoingan endoscopy procedure within St.Richards Hospital.

About us

Join us atUHSussex, every day is different, you can be the change, better neverstops

AtUHSussexwe're proud to be at the heart of the NHS. As one of theUK's largest acute Trusts, we're a leading example of the excellence, the ambition and the values that have embodied the NHS for over 70 years.

Improving lives:We are a vibrant and inclusive organisation, with hardworking, talented and dedicated individuals, who work together towards a common goal, to always put ourPatient mission is summed up by our 'where better never stops' motto and no matter the role atUHSussex, you will play a part in driving us forwards and in improving the lives of patients across treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We're here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in ourwellbeing programmefor staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need itbecausewe know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.

Build a career with us:As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosingUHSussexyou are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that youdo.

Job responsibilities

Liase with all members of the multidisciplinary endoscopy team, to ensure that the endoscopes are cleaned in accordance and with reference to infection control guidelines, manufacturers guidelines, andin accordance with the polices and procedures relating to the use of this equipment within University Hospitals Sussex, with possible cross site working. Ensure that all endoscopes are disinfected using the auto-disinfector (in accordance with manufactures, JAG guidelines, CFPP 01-06 and ISO and assist the Endoscopy Decontamination ServicesManager in ensuring that daily equipment checks are undertaken and data regarding this stored in accordance with departmental guidelines. Assist in the organisation of the programme serving and repairing of endoscopes and decontamination equipment in a prompt and timely fashion to ensure that the service is run efficiently and ensure thataudit trail is recorded.

Role requirement

Essential

Desirable