Decontamination Assistant (Endoscopy)

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Bedford

Decontamination Assistant (Endoscopy)

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Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Bedford

  • Full time
  • Permanent
  • Onsite working

Posted 2 weeks ago, 7 Dec | Get your application in now before you miss out!

Closing date: Closing date not specified

job Ref: 1066213cf2c54245b9e4c0c6cd2e2292

Full Job Description

As a Decontamination Assistant you will be working as part of a team to complete decontamination and sterilisation process for reusable medical devices including endoscopes, following the ISO accredited policies, procedures and work instructions within department's quality system.

You will play a key role in delivering all decontamination related duties based within Sterile Services Department and Endoscope Decontamination Unit at Bedford Hospital.

The post holder will work in line with the departmental work instructions, whilst adhering to the ISO accredited policies and procedures in all aspects of the Sterile services a Department and Endoscope Decontamination Unit.

The successful candidate should be focus on providing safe, compliant decontamination service to our customers and all stakeholders. You will be highly motivated, have a flexible approach to working hours and shift patterns including weekends. A willingness to complete relevant training is a key requirement of the role.

At Bedford Hospital ourmain priority is to deliver safe and high quality care to our patient. The care we would want for our loved ones and ourselves. We are aiming for our organisation to be the best place to work with the right staff, in the right roles to ensure we deliver exceptional patient care and experience.

This is 1 full time position : working 2 weeks roster Monday to Friday 8-4pm and 11am-7pm and every other weekend.

Main duties of the job

The Decontamination Service within Bedford Hospital NHS Trust consists of Sterile Services Department and the Endoscopy Decontamination Unit. Both areas supply sterile and disinfected Reusable Medical Devices to wards, Departments and theatres within the Trust. The work involves the collection, decontamination, preparation, packing, sterilisation or disinfection and the distribution of Re-Usable Medical Devices

Receipt, sorting and preparing of reusable medical devices including endoscopes for cleaning and disinfection.

Inspection, re-assembly, function testing, packaging, sealing and labelling of reusable medical devices that have been satisfactorily washed, disinfected and dried.

Carry out required independent checking of instrument trays (for others) ensuring the contents are correct and reporting any discrepancies.

Maintaining an awareness of the basic types and categories of instruments, flexible scopes according to their function and identify the points for inspection and test procedures.

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides hospital services to a growing population of around 700,000 people living across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas across two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Both hospital sites offer key services such as A&E, Obstetrics-led Maternity and Paediatrics.

You will be joining a friendly, high performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff. As one of the largest NHS Trusts in our region you will have access to a programme of high quality training and development to help you grow your career.

We have state-of-the art facilities placing us at the heart of cutting edge health care. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology available.

Please note that vacancies may close prior to the advertised closing date when sufficient number of applications have been received. Please ensure that you make your application as soon as possible.

All new staff will be subject to a probationary period covering their first six months in post. Travel between hospital sites may be required.