Endoscopy Decontamination Technician

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Job summary

A local NHS trust in Torquay is seeking a full-time Endoscopy Decontamination Technician to join their team. In this role, you will assist in the decontamination processes necessary for patient care and uphold the highest standards of cleanliness and safety in the Endoscopy Unit. Ideal candidates should have basic computer and organizational skills, and a good education background. The position offers opportunities for personal development and training in a supportive environment. Salary is £24,465 per annum with enhancements for weekend work.

Qualifications

• No specific qualifications are required, but a good standard of education is needed.
• Must attend mandatory training sessions.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the decontamination process for patient care.
• Work as part of the decontamination team.
• Adhere to health and safety policies.

Skills

Basic computer skills

Organisational skills

Able to prioritise workload

Willing to develop knowledge of endoscopy

Able to use own initiative

Commitment to learn new skills

Team collaboration

Education

Good standard of education

Job description

Main area Endoscopy Decontamination Technician Grade NHS AfC: Band 2 Contract Permanent Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Hours Worked Across 4 Days, Including Weekend Working) Job ref 388-7386999-PC&S-B

Employer Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site Endoscopy Unit - Torbay Hospital Town Torquay Salary £24,465 Per Annum + Weekend Enhancements Salary period Yearly Closing 30/01/2026 23:59

NHS AfC: Band 2

Job overview

Exciting opportunities are available to join the Endoscopy team at Torbay Hospital.

The department has recently opened it's new £5m Endoscopy Suite and dedicated training facility.

You will need a mix of skills including the ability to develop effective working relationships and effective time management.In return for your skills and commitment we offer a friendly working environment, role development and personal development plans supported by training opportunities.

The Endoscopy unit at Torbay Hospital has been recognised nationally for its high standards of patient care, recognised as an exemplar site for Endoscopy care, training and Bowel Cancer Screening.

The Endoscopy Unit delivers an extended service to include evenings and weekends.

Main duties of the job

• To be able to work as part of the decontamination team and the wider Endoscopy Unit team in a collaborative and respectful wa
• To assist in the decontamination process for use in direct patient care, in accordance with policies and procedure
• Working with soiled items returned from clinical procedures for Decontamination and Sterilisatio
• Book clinical items in and out of the Endoscopy Unit
• To adhere to the Trust’s policy on confidentialit
• To be aware and update knowledge of hospital policies and procedures from the Trusts intrane
• To be responsible for own knowledge of the Trust’s and Departmental Health & Safety Policy and Risk Register

Working for our organisation

We're an award-winning NHS Trust that has always proudly been at the forefront of delivering innovative health and care.

Our more than 7,000 people and volunteers deliver compassionate care from more than 15 sites across Torbay and South Devon, with our main acute hospital site at Torbay Hospital and a number of community hospitals and health and wellbeing centres across our geography.

We passionately believe that the best way to care for people is by focusing on what matters to them, putting them at the centre of everything we do and integrating services around them. We believe that care as close to home as possible benefits everyone.

South Devon is an area of exceptional natural beauty, with outstanding opportunities for both dry-land and water-based activities and has a very mild climate. Schools in the area are excellent in both state and private sector, with a selective grammar school system. Please see this short video. Click here!

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For the detailed job description and main responsibilities please refer to the job description attached to the job advert

Person specification

Qualifications

• • No specific qualifications, but a good standard of education required
• • Attend mandatory training sessions

Knowledge

• • Basic computer skills
• • Organisational skills
• • Able to prioritise unit and own workload

Specific Skills

• • Willing to develop knowledge of endoscopy and endoscopes to include the decontamination of equipment
• • Able to use own initiative
• • Commitment to learn new skills
• • Working with other team members, ensuring a safe environment
• • Able to work as part of a team

You will be joining the organisation at an exciting time. As the first fully integrated care organisation in England, we are working to improve the way we deliver safe, high-quality health and social care. We have a positive and vibrant working atmosphere, we are proud of our investment in our staff both in terms of developing potential career skills and valuing people.

If you provide support to a family member or friend with health or care needs, we aim to be a Carer-friendly employer. We have a ‘Staff Carers’ policy which includes flexible working where possible and a Carer’s Passport scheme that links you into support and discounts.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

• We reserve the right to close vacancies early if we receive a high volume of applications. Therefore, we encourage you to apply promptly.
• Please read the job description carefully and tailor your application to reflect the requirements of the role.
• Applicants who identify in their application form they are a part of the Armed Forces community will be guaranteed an interview, provided they meet the minimum essential criteria outlined in the job description and person specification for the role. Step into Health guidance can be found on our NHS Employers website.
• Correspondence will be sent via Trac, text, and email. Please ensure you check your email and Trac account regularly.
• Applicants with no previous NHS experience will ordinarily be appointed to the minimum of the band.
• If you have not received an invitation to interview within 28 days of the closing date, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.
• It is your responsibility to ensure the timely receipt of appropriate references.

The Trust is committed to preventing discrimination, valuing diversity and achieving equality of opportunity. No person (staff, patient or public) will receive less favourable treatment on the grounds of the nine protected characteristics as governed by the Equality Act 2010. If you require support you can obtain this from our Equality Business Forum which has representatives from all protected groups.

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The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.