Decontamination Technician - Nevill Hall Hospital in Abergavenny inAbergavenny PUBLISHED TUE 1 APR 2025 Jump to job information section
Job description
We encourage applications from all with protected characteristics and from those in the Armed Forces Community. Applicants are invited to apply in Welsh, any application submitted through the medium of Welsh will not be treated less favourably than applications made in English.
If you are successful at interview for this post you will receive your conditional offer of appointment and information pack via email.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time. Therefore we encourage early applications to ensure consideration for this post. If you are short listed for this post, you will be contacted via your email account you used to apply for this post, therefore please check your account regularly.
Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.
Aneurin Bevan University Health Board support flexible working.
Please note that this vacancy may be withdrawn at any time should it be filled via the internal redeployment process
Job Overview
We are pleased to offer the position of Decontamination Technician based at our Llanwenarth Endoscopy Suite at Nevill Hall Hospital, Abergavenny.
The Decontamination Technician is integral to delivering both elective and emergency procedures.
We are therefore looking to recruit a dynamic and motivated individual who is able to work within a team and is eager to learn new skills and build on existing transferable skills.
Main duties of the job
The potholder will provide a high quality service, through the preparation, production, sterilisation and delivery of ward and departmental procedure packs, along with comprehensive Theatre and Day Theatre instrument sets within the Aneurin Bevan University Health Board.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Working for our organisation
Aneurin Bevan University Health Board is a multi-award winning NHS organisation with a passion for caring. The Health Board provides an exceptional workplace where you can feel trusted and valued. Whatever your speciality or stage in your career, we have opportunities for everyone to start, grow and build your career. The health board provides integrated acute, primary and community care serving a population of 650,000 and employing over 16,000 staff.
We offer a fantastic benefits package and extensive training and development opportunities with paid mandatory training, excellent in-house programmes, opportunities to complete recognised qualifications and professional career pathways including a range of management development programmes. We offer flexible working and promote a healthy work life balance, provide occupational health support and an ambitious plan for a Wellbeing Centre of Excellence to support you at work.
Our Clinical Futures strategy continues to enhance and promote care closer to home as well as high quality hospital care when needed. This includes the Grange University Hospital which provides specialist and critical care and is the newest addition to the clinical futures strategy. Join us on our journey to pioneer new ways of working and deliver a world-class healthcare service fit for the future.
Qualifications And/or Knowledge
Essential criteria
Essential criteria
Essential criteria
If you are successful at interview for this post you will receive your conditional offer of appointment and information pack via email.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time. Therefore we encourage early applications to ensure consideration for this post. If you are short listed for this post, you will be contacted via your email account you used to apply for this post, therefore please check your account regularly.
Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.
Aneurin Bevan University Health Board support flexible working.
Please note that this vacancy may be withdrawn at any time should it be filled via the internal redeployment process
Job Overview
We are pleased to offer the position of Decontamination Technician based at our Llanwenarth Endoscopy Suite at Nevill Hall Hospital, Abergavenny.
The Decontamination Technician is integral to delivering both elective and emergency procedures.
We are therefore looking to recruit a dynamic and motivated individual who is able to work within a team and is eager to learn new skills and build on existing transferable skills.
Main duties of the job
The potholder will provide a high quality service, through the preparation, production, sterilisation and delivery of ward and departmental procedure packs, along with comprehensive Theatre and Day Theatre instrument sets within the Aneurin Bevan University Health Board.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Working for our organisation
Aneurin Bevan University Health Board is a multi-award winning NHS organisation with a passion for caring. The Health Board provides an exceptional workplace where you can feel trusted and valued. Whatever your speciality or stage in your career, we have opportunities for everyone to start, grow and build your career. The health board provides integrated acute, primary and community care serving a population of 650,000 and employing over 16,000 staff.
We offer a fantastic benefits package and extensive training and development opportunities with paid mandatory training, excellent in-house programmes, opportunities to complete recognised qualifications and professional career pathways including a range of management development programmes. We offer flexible working and promote a healthy work life balance, provide occupational health support and an ambitious plan for a Wellbeing Centre of Excellence to support you at work.
Our Clinical Futures strategy continues to enhance and promote care closer to home as well as high quality hospital care when needed. This includes the Grange University Hospital which provides specialist and critical care and is the newest addition to the clinical futures strategy. Join us on our journey to pioneer new ways of working and deliver a world-class healthcare service fit for the future.
Qualifications And/or Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Good level of general education with GCSE passes or equivalent
- Basic computer literacy
- NVQ Level 3 in decontamination or equivalent experience to include completion of the internal training MATRIX
- Completion of E-learning programme in decontamination practices principles
- Internal auditor’s qualification to ISO 90standards.
- ‘Institute of Decontamination Sciences’ Technical Certificate Course.
- ECDL qualification
- Ability to deliver practical work based training and assessment
Essential criteria
- Professional experience of working in and applying a quality management system within a decontamination service.
- Ability to work on own initiative
- Experience of dealing with customers
- To be able to give advice, instruction, monitor staff and initiate first line corrective action
- Experience in supervising/managing staff
Essential criteria
- Effective communicator with teams and customers
- Ability to manage and respond to unplanned events.
- Ability to provide written reports on a regular basis
- The ability to liaise with people at all levels and to work cooperatively
- Ability to speak Welsh
- Proven ability of working within a decontamination area.
Not sure?
If you're interested in this role but you have questions or you're not yet ready to apply, then please book a quick call with us and we'd be happy to answer any questions you have and tell you more about the role.
If you're interested in this role but you have questions or you're not yet ready to apply, then please book a quick call with us and we'd be happy to answer any questions you have and tell you more about the role.
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To work as a Decontamination Technician in the UK, you'll need a mix of technical, practical, and interpersonal skills. Here are some key competencies and qualifications that are typically important for this role:
1. Understanding of Infection Control: Knowledge of infection control principles and practices is essential to ensure safe decontamination processes.
2. Attention to Detail: A high level of attention to detail is crucial for ensuring that all equipment and surfaces are thoroughly decontaminated according to protocols.
3. Technical Skills: Familiarity with decontamination equipment and sterile techniques is important. This may include understanding the operation of autoclaves and other sterilization equipment.
4. Health and Safety Awareness: Knowledge of health and safety regulations, particularly those related to handling hazardous materials and biological waste, is necessary.
5. Manual Dexterity: Good hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity are essential for carrying out decontamination tasks effectively.
6. Communication Skills: Strong interpersonal skills are important for working within a team and communicating effectively with colleagues and other healthcare professionals.
7. Problem-Solving Skills: The ability to troubleshoot equipment issues and address challenges that may arise during the decontamination processes is valuable.
8. Physical Stamina: The role may involve physically demanding tasks, so good physical fitness and stamina are important.
9. Time Management: The ability to prioritize tasks and manage time effectively is essential in a fast-paced healthcare environment.
10. Training and Certifications: completion of relevant training programs, such as those offered by the Health & Care Professions Council (HCPC) or other reputable institutions, can enhance your qualifications. Employers may also require specific qualifications such as:
- National Vocational Qualification (NVQ) in Decontamination or related fields.
- Certificate in Healthcare Decontamination.
11. Understanding of Regulations and Standards: Familiarity with relevant legislation and standards, such as those issued by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) and the National Health Service (NHS), is important for compliance.
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