Jobs
>
Plymouth

    Decontamination Technician - Plymouth, United Kingdom - University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust

    University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust
    University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust Plymouth, United Kingdom

    3 weeks ago

    Default job background
    Permanent
    Description

    Job summary

    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.***

    Main duties of the job

    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

    About us

    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 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

    Job description

    Job responsibilities

    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
  • 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

    • ANALYTICAL & JUDGEMENT SKILLS

  • Analyses data from spreadsheets regarding orders, deliveries, receipts, damaged items, repairs, loans or returns
  • A good working knowledge of all aspects of the Non Conformance process in the Unit
  • Determines the correct customer and obtains the correct requirement of Surgical Instruments
  • Makes judgement when Passing or Failing a Cycle from the Independent Monitoring System through the Washers or Autoclaves

    • PLANNING & ORGANISATION SKILLS

  • Plans own workload under supervision
  • Ensures that their place of work is organised to produce the most efficient production of Surgical Instruments in the Decontamination process
  • Ensure that all items are packed and collected or delivered at the required times and collection point
  • Ensures that all priorities are progressed accordingly

    • PHYSICAL SKILLS

  • A good working knowledge of keyboard, typing and computer skills
  • Good dexterity is required for the receipt, dismantle, clean and re-assemble of complex Surgical Instruments according to the written and verbal instructions
  • Capable of Moving, handling and storage of goods and equipment
  • Able to operate electrical tug trucks

    • RESPONSIBILITY FOR PATIENT CARE

  • Ensures the return of correctly decontaminated Medical Devices to be used in Surgical and Medical procedures in the required service times
  • Ensures that items are progressed in the most efficient way for continuation of instrument supply
  • Ensures that all aspects of Decontamination Protocols are followed to ensure optimum Patient Care

    • For further details please see attached JD&PS.

    Person Specification

    Knowledge & Expereince

    Essential

  • Demonstrable experience in a Production Environment.
  • Proven knowledge of working with chemicals.

    • Desirable

  • Demonstrable experience in a supply or retail environment.

    • Qualifications

    Essential

  • Educated to GCSE Standard in English and Maths and a science subject grade 4-9 (A-C) or equivalent demonstrable experience in decontamination
  • Willing to work towards apprenticeship NVQs at level 2 and 3.

    • Desirable

  • Completed Risk Assessment training.

    • Aptitude & Attitude

    Essential

  • Excellent administrative and numerate skills.
  • Good communication skills, written and verbal, with ability to demonstrate clarity and understanding.
  • University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust

    Decontamination Technician

    1 week ago

    University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust Plymouth, United Kingdom Permanent

    Job summary · 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. · The shift pattern ...

  • University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust

    Logistics and Decontamination Support

    3 weeks ago

    University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust Plymouth, United Kingdom

    To assist in the provision of the Clinical Engineering service, under supervision of the Logistics and Stock Manager · To support the Logistics and Stock Manager function as required · To carry out the equipment reception processes for Clinical Engineering including decontaminati ...

  • University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust

    Clinical Engineering Assistant

    2 weeks ago

    University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust Plymouth, United Kingdom

    Clinical Engineering has a total of 45wte staff including technical, support, administration and trainee staff. It provides a medical devices management service to UHP, 3 neighbouring PCT's, GP surgeries and other healthcare facilities on 200 sites within an area of 450 square mi ...

  • University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust

    Clinical Engineering Assistant

    1 week ago

    University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust Plymouth, United Kingdom

    Clinical Engineering has a total of 45wte staff including technical, support, administration and trainee staff. It provides a medical devices management service to UHP, 3 neighbouring PCT's, GP surgeries and other healthcare facilities on 200 sites within an area of 450 square mi ...

  • Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust

    Hsdu Supervisor

    1 week ago

    Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust Torquay, United Kingdom

    The HSDU is responsible for providing a decontamination service within Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust and other specialist users outside the organisation as in accordance with the UK Medical Device Directive and ISO 13485: 2016 · - To work as part of a team in the de ...

  • Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust

    Hsdu Supervisor

    4 days ago

    Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust Torquay, United Kingdom

    The HSDU is responsible for providing a decontamination service within Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust and other specialist users outside the organisation as in accordance with the UK Medical Device Directive and ISO 13485: 2016 · - To work as part of a team in the de ...