Endoscopy Decontamination Technician inMilton Keynes inMilton Keynes PUBLISHED 13 DEC 2023
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Please refer to the attached Job Description for more details
on the role and responsibilities.
We believe success lies in the diversity of our employees and are committed to promoting equality, encouraging diversity and embracing inclusion. We welcome applications from everyone interested in working for us.
MKUH is committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and as such we offer a range of flexible working practices.
We reserve the right to expire vacancies prior to the advertised closing date once a sufficient number of applications have been received.
MKUH uses identification scanning technology to confirm the authenticity of documents; all prospective employees of MKUH will have their original documents verified using this technology.
By applying for this role, you accept if successful, that information from your application will be transferred into the national NHS Electronic Staff Record (ESR) system. Your personal data may be transferred from the Trust to another NHS organisation where your employment transfers within the NHS. This is in accordance with the streamlining programme which aims at saving you time and improving efficiencies within the NHS when your employment transfers.
Upon commencing employment with the Trust, all employees (except Medical & Dental Staff on national terms and conditions) are subject to a probationary period lasting a period of six months with an option to extend for a further six months to a total of 12 months.
Endoscopy Decontamination Technician
Department: Endoscopy
Band 2 £23,615 per annum pro rata
Hours: 15 hours per week - Friday & Saturday- (7.5 hr days) Friday 12.00-20.00 Saturday rotation anytime from 08.00 -16.00, 09.00-17.00, 11.00-19.00 or 12.00 -20.00
Hours may be reviewed regularly and may be subject to change.
MKUH are looking for a Decontamination Technician to join our friendly and collaborative Decontamination team. The Unit provides a vital service reprocessing surgical instruments for use in all wards and departments within the Trust.
You will be involved in the cleaning, inspecting, assembling, packing, sterilising and distributing surgical equipment for supply to Wards, Departments, Theatres and Endoscopy.
Successful candidates will require attention to detail and an eagerness and ability to learn.
You will receive a comprehensive in-house training programme for the role.
The role is physically demanding, lifting and handling heavy instrument sets and long periods of standing. It is necessary to transport theatre equipment around the hospital using trolleys.
As a clinical support service the department is operational 6 days a week, supported by an on-call service to meet the demands of the hospital.
If you are looking for an opportunity for a new challenge or being part of the MKUH team, we would love to hear from you.
Please note that we are not able to offer sponsorship for this role.
Interview: 8th October 2024
Other requirements for this role are:
- Literacy and numeracy skills
- Good organisational skills
- Confident, outgoing, punctual and flexible
- Basic IT skills
- Insight into the care of delicate and expensive equipment
The unit is compliant to ISO13485 Quality Management System. Previous experience working with a Quality System is desirable but not essential.
For further information
contact Marea Lawford, Head of Decontamination Services on extension 86683
Please refer to the attached Job Description for more details
on the role and responsibilities.
We believe success lies in the diversity of our employees and are committed to promoting equality, encouraging diversity and embracing inclusion. We welcome applications from everyone interested in working for us.
MKUH is committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and as such we offer a range of flexible working practices.
We reserve the right to expire vacancies prior to the advertised closing date once a sufficient number of applications have been received.
MKUH uses identification scanning technology to confirm the authenticity of documents; all prospective employees of MKUH will have their original documents verified using this technology.
By applying for this role, you accept if successful, that information from your application will be transferred into the national NHS Electronic Staff Record (ESR) system. Your personal data may be transferred from the Trust to another NHS organisation where your employment transfers within the NHS. This is in accordance with the streamlining programme which aims at saving you time and improving efficiencies within the NHS when your employment transfers.
Upon commencing employment with the Trust, all employees (except Medical & Dental Staff on national terms and conditions) are subject to a probationary period lasting a period of six months with an option to extend for a further six months to a total of 12 months.
Endoscopy Decontamination Technician
Department: Endoscopy
Band 2 £23,615 per annum pro rata
Hours: 15 hours per week - Friday & Saturday- (7.5 hr days) Friday 12.00-20.00 Saturday rotation anytime from 08.00 -16.00, 09.00-17.00, 11.00-19.00 or 12.00 -20.00
Hours may be reviewed regularly and may be subject to change.
MKUH are looking for a Decontamination Technician to join our friendly and collaborative Decontamination team. The Unit provides a vital service reprocessing surgical instruments for use in all wards and departments within the Trust.
You will be involved in the cleaning, inspecting, assembling, packing, sterilising and distributing surgical equipment for supply to Wards, Departments, Theatres and Endoscopy.
Successful candidates will require attention to detail and an eagerness and ability to learn.
You will receive a comprehensive in-house training programme for the role.
The role is physically demanding, lifting and handling heavy instrument sets and long periods of standing. It is necessary to transport theatre equipment around the hospital using trolleys.
As a clinical support service the department is operational 6 days a week, supported by an on-call service to meet the demands of the hospital.
If you are looking for an opportunity for a new challenge or being part of the MKUH team, we would love to hear from you.
Please note that we are not able to offer sponsorship for this role.
Interview: 8th October 2024
Other requirements for this role are:
- Literacy and numeracy skills
- Good organisational skills
- Confident, outgoing, punctual and flexible
- Basic IT skills
- Insight into the care of delicate and expensive equipment
The unit is compliant to ISO13485 Quality Management System. Previous experience working with a Quality System is desirable but not essential.
For further information
contact Marea Lawford, Head of Decontamination Services on extension 86683
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