Endoscopy Decontamination Technician

Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust ,
Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire
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An opportunity has arisen within the Endoscopy Unit for a Decontamination Technician. The Department is operational from 7am - 7pm over a 6 day shift system. Your typical hours will be one week of earlies and one week of lates and the successful applicant will need to be able to work flexible shifts covering these hours. In line with Trust policy the department aims to become a 7 day service, it is likely that operational hours will be reviewed to reflect this. The Department runs an on-call service and the technician would be required to participate fully in the out of hours on-call rota (contracted to one week in every four). The role involves efficiently providing the correct handling, cleaning, decontamination maintenance and security of flexible endoscopes and related equipment. No previous experience is required for this role as on ongoing training programme is in operation. Decontamination Technicians are given the opportunity to gain experience in Sterile Services once fully trained. You must be able to demonstrate excellent communication skills, organisational and interpersonal skills, as liaison with other disciplines is an integral part of this role. The other essential requirements for this role are: * Literacy and numeracy skills * Good organisational skills * Excellent communication skills * Confident * Punctual * Flexible * Basic IT skills * Insight into the care of delicate and expensive equipment Disclosure and Barring Service Checks may be required for new employees. Milton Keynes is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. For further details / informal visits contact: Head of Decontamination Services, Marea Lawford on 01908 996683. Employment Type: FULL_TIME

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