Decontamination Technician inBarnsley inBarnsley PUBLISHED TUE 29 OCT 2024

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Barnsley Facilities Services re3NENLn

Opportunity to contribute directly to patient safety and clinical care by ensuring medical devices are properly decontaminated.

Support for professional development through the Health Care Science Level 2 Apprenticeship, allowing for career advancement.

Work in a collaborative team environment, enhancing teamwork skills and professional relationships.

Gain practical experience and skills in a highly specialized field, with the backing of a reputable healthcare institution.

Exposure to a variety of medical equipment and technologies, broadening technical expertise and knowledge.

Flexible working hours, typically Mon to Fri with the possibility for on-call duties, promoting work-life balance.

The role of Decontamination Technician at Barnsley Facilities Services involves joining a team dedicated to delivering high-quality decontamination services at Barnsley Hospital. Responsibilities include decontaminating and collecting medical equipment from various clinical areas, which entails disassembly, cleaning, reassembly, packing, and sterilisation of reusable medical devices, including flexible endoscopes. The position requires the successful candidate to work efficiently under pressure, meet strict deadlines, and adhere to quality management systems, with the opportunity to pursue further qualifications, such as an Apprenticeship Level 2.

Candidates do not require prior experience but must be willing to learn and demonstrate teamwork, accuracy, and computer competency. The position is typically scheduled from Monday to Friday, 14:00 to 22:00, with potential on-call responsibilities. Applications are welcome from individuals who may need sponsorship for skilled work or health care visas.

Interviews to be held w/c 02/12/2024.

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join Barnsley Facilities Services (BFS) here at Barnsley Hospital in the Decontamination Services Team as a Technician. The Decontamination Services Team are focused on delivering high quality, compliant services, at the right speed and cost to Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust (BHNFT) and BFS other customers; meeting customer needs, offering high levels of customer satisfaction and a safe environment for patients, staff and service users / customers to operate within.

You will be working within a team of technicians ensuring that the decontamination process for multiple areas is conducted in a timely and efficient manner. You will therefore have the ability to prioritise conflicting demands ensuring strict deadlines are met. This is therefore a rewarding and demanding role as it involves working within a Quality Management System.

You will be required to decontaminate and collect used medical equipment from theatres, clinical areas and departments, including the disassemble, cleaning, reassemble packing and sterilization of reusable medical devices including flexible endoscopes.

Previous experience whilst beneficial is not required, however you will be required and supported to achieve an Apprenticeship Level 2, up to and including IDSc Technical Certificate.

This role will develop into Technician, sponsored for the Health Care Science Level 2 Apprenticeship.

This role would cover Mon to Fri 14.00 to 22.00.

Possibility to be on-call.

In this role you will undertake decontamination science duties and assist (under supervision) the workforce of Decontamination Technician Supervisors, in providing a specialised decontamination of medical devices service contributing to the clinical care of the patient.

Carry out the receipt, disassembly, cleaning, reassembly, packing and sterilization of reusable medical devices within the ISO 13485:2and UK MDR 2002. Record all tasks in the Healthcare Science Information Systems (tracking and tracing) database.

Ensure all instrument sets are assembled in accordance with the sets contents lists and sterilized to laid down procedures. To ensure sterile goods are provided to all users, both internal and external, as and when required.

Work in accordance with the Departments Standard Operating Procedures and Quality Management Systems.

The successful candidate will have:

Ability to work as part of a team

Ability to work accurately under pressure

Ability to work to Standard Operating Procedures

A working knowledge of computer skills

Ability to learn

Certificates of Sponsorship

We welcome applications from individuals who may require sponsorship under the skilled worker or health & care visa route.

**Please note funding for travel and associated relocation costs may not be covered by the Trust**

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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.

Decontamination Technician inBarnsley inBarnsley PUBLISHED TUE 29 OCT 2024

Barnsley Facilities Services re3NENLn

About us Job Description for Decontamination Technician Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details of the role and responsibilities. Supporting Documents Please refer to the values-based recruitment guidance and associated documentation

About us
Job Description for Decontamination Technician
Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details of the role and responsibilities.
Supporting Documents
Please refer to the values-based recruitment guidance and associated documentation