Decontamination Technician - Nevill Hall HospitalinAbergavennyinAbergavennyPUBLISHED WED 26 MAR 2025
Integral Role, As a Decontamination Technician, you play a crucial part in supporting both elective and emergency medical procedures, contributing directly to patient care.
Dynamic Work Environment, The role offers opportunities to work within a diverse team, allowing for collaboration and the sharing of knowledge and skills.
Professional Development, The position includes access to extensive training and development programs, enabling you to gain recognized qualifications and advance your career.
Supportive Workplace, Aneurin Bevan University Health Board is known for providing a supportive environment, where staff feel trusted and valued.
Flexible Work Arrangements, The job promotes a healthy work-life balance and offers flexible working patterns, which is important for personal well-being.
Comprehensive Benefits, Employees benefit from a fantastic benefits package, including occupational health support and plans for a Wellbeing Centre of Excellence.
Community Impact, Working in a multi-award-winning NHS organization allows you to make a significant impact on the health and well-being of a community of 650,000 people.
Exciting Opportunity for Women in Care: Join Us as a Decontamination Technician at Nevill Hall Hospital!
Are you looking for a fulfilling career where you can make a real difference? At Aneurin Bevan University Health Board, we are seeking passionate individuals to join our team as Decontamination Technicians in our Llanwenarth Endoscopy Suite in Abergavenny. In this integral role, you will help deliver top-notch care by ensuring that all surgical instruments and procedure packs are flawlessly prepared, sterilised, and dispatched. Your teamwork, commitment, and eagerness to learn will shine as you contribute to both elective and emergency procedures, making a positive impact on patient outcomes every day.
As a part of our award-winning team, you will not only find a place where your skills are valued, but also enjoy a fantastic benefits package, including flexible working options to support your work-life balance. Whether you are seasoned in the healthcare field or looking to develop new skills, we offer comprehensive training, professional growth opportunities, and the chance to be part of a pioneering healthcare service that puts compassionate care at the heart of everything we do. If you are ready to embark on a rewarding career, we invite you to apply today!
Integral Role, As a Decontamination Technician, you play a crucial part in supporting both elective and emergency medical procedures, contributing directly to patient care.
Dynamic Work Environment, The role offers opportunities to work within a diverse team, allowing for collaboration and the sharing of knowledge and skills.
Professional Development, The position includes access to extensive training and development programs, enabling you to gain recognized qualifications and advance your career.
Supportive Workplace, Aneurin Bevan University Health Board is known for providing a supportive environment, where staff feel trusted and valued.
Flexible Work Arrangements, The job promotes a healthy work-life balance and offers flexible working patterns, which is important for personal well-being.
Comprehensive Benefits, Employees benefit from a fantastic benefits package, including occupational health support and plans for a Wellbeing Centre of Excellence.
Community Impact, Working in a multi-award-winning NHS organization allows you to make a significant impact on the health and well-being of a community of 650,000 people.
Job Summary
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.
About Us
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.
Date posted
17 March 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 3
Salary
£24,433 to £26,060 a year per annum, pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
040-EA
Job locations
Nevill Hall Hospital
Brecon Road
Abergavenny
NP7 7EG
Job Description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.
Job Description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.
Person Specification
Essential
Qualifications and/or Knowledge
Essential
Essential
Essential
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any
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.
About Us
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.
Date posted
17 March 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 3
Salary
£24,433 to £26,060 a year per annum, pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
040-EA
Job locations
Nevill Hall Hospital
Brecon Road
Abergavenny
NP7 7EG
Job Description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.
Job Description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.
Person Specification
Essential
Qualifications and/or Knowledge
- 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
- 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
- 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.
Essential
- 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.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any
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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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