Decontamination Technician

North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust; Carlisle; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 28,000

Job description

Job Summary

Decontamination Technician Band 2 - 37.5 Hrs - Cumberland Infirmary Carlisle

Decontamination Technicians in this role work on a 4 week rolling rota. This rota includes both night shift and weekend work. Weekend work will be one week in four. Overtime for additional weekends if required will be voluntary.

Many of our team members have worked in the department for many years and thus offer a wealth of experience and stability. The successful candidate will possess Maths and English. All department team members are trained in all aspects of the department.

They will gain a comprehensive knowledge of decontamination processes of surgical instruments and flexible endoscopes. Candidates will after training be required to undertake a nationally recognised qualification in decontamination. The department plays a key role in providing a decontamination service to Theatres, Endoscopy, wards and departments throughout the Trust sites for their reusable surgical instruments and flexible endoscopes.

To undertake decontamination duties throughout the department.

To carry out the relevant decontamination processes for all reusable surgical instrument including flexible endoscopes. Occasional cross site working may be required to fulfil departmental requirements.

Main duties of the job

The department team dynamics are of 5 teams each supported by supervisors and highly trained staff who complement and assist in the training of newer less experienced staff.

Reprocess reusable medical devices and flexible endoscopes with their appropriate processes in accordance with Manufacturers processing instructions.

Provide advice and support the training of trainee Decontamination Technicians effectively.

With limited supervision meet the demands of the Department's workload whilst consistently achieving high quality standards which will be measured by in process checks and non-conformance reports.

Use manual dexterity and concentration for the disassembly and reassembly of reusable instruments in accordance with manufacturer's instructions.

Operate decontamination equipment and carry out routine tests in accordance with the Planned Preventative Maintenance Schedules, Quality Standards and Guidance.

Communicate with enquiries from users and other members of healthcare staff in a polite and helpful manner, seeking advice when required.

Lift and handle all reusable instruments and flexible endoscopes in compliance with manual handling procedures.

Comply with infection prevention and control procedures at all times.

Follow the decontamination departments training programme and undertake training in line with the Institute of Decontamination Sciences educational framework as agreed with the line manager.

About Us

At NCIC, we have an ambition to deliver outstanding hospital and health services to half a million people. Established on 1st October 2019, the Trust is creating a centre of excellence in providing rural and remote healthcare and provides a wide range of community and acute services throughout north Cumbria and beyond. We're responsible for delivering over 70 services across 15 main locations and we employ more than 6,500 members of staff.

Our 5 key principles demonstrate our belief in the delivery of 'safe, high quality care every time'.

• Being a clinically led organisation
• Quality and safety at the heart
• A positive patient experience every time
• A great place to work
• Managing our money well

As an organisation we are serious about supporting a diverse workforce that reflects our local community and are very much focused on being an inclusive and compassionate place to work.

Across the North East and North Cumbria we are working together to deliver our ambition to be the greenest region in England by 2030. There is an expectation for all staff to support this by familiarising yourself with the Trust's sustainability initiatives such as waste and recycling, going paperless, videoconferencing, sustainable transport and others.

We encourage you to think about what you can do as an individual and within your team to contribute to embedding carbon reduction into the everyday running of our organisation.

Date posted: 21 March 2025

Pay scheme: Agenda for change

Band: Band 2

Salary: £23,615 a year Per annum Pro rata, includes enhancements for some shifts worked

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Full-time

Reference number: 262-A-25-7048627

Job locations: Cumberland Infirmary, Newtown Road, Carlisle, CA2 7HY