Endoscopy Decontamination Technician | Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 15 May 2024 |
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| Cyflog: | Heb ei nodi |
| Gwybodaeth ychwanegol am y cyflog: | £27,515 p.a. inc. HCA |
| Oriau: | Full time |
| Dyddiad cau: | 14 June 2024 |
| Lleoliad: | London, SE1 7EH |
| Cwmni: | Guys and St Thomas NHS Foundation Trust |
| Math o swydd: | Permanent |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | 6301499/196-LIS8462 |
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An opportunity has arisen for a Band 2 Endoscopy Decontamination Technician to join our team within the Cancer and Surgery Services in Guy's and St. Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust, the post holder will be working at both St Thomas' and Guys Hospitals, within the busy and constantly evolving Endoscopy and Urology departments. Shifts will be 4 days a week, Monday - Sunday, 8-6 or 9-7. with at least 2 weekends per rota. shift times may changes depending on department needs.
We are looking for an enthusiastic, committed and motivated individual with an excellent work ethic. The post also carries ordering and stores responsibilities and general duties within the Decontamination Services on a rotational basis. Decontamination experience is preferred as is working with electronic ordering systems but is not essential and the successful applicant will have excellent opportunities for professional development in a supportive environment.
For further information or to arrange an informal visit please contact
James Glavin,
Medical and Equipment Decontamination Lead,
Telephone:02071882177
email:james.glavin@gstt.nhs.uk
or
John Francis
Medical and Equipment Decontamination Manager
Guy's and St. Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust
Guy's Hospital, Great Maze Pond, London SE1 9RT
Telephone Number: 02071887188 ext 80862
Email:john.francis@gstt.nhs.uk
Guy’s and St Thomas’ is among the UK’s busiest and most successful NHS foundation trusts. We provide a full range of hospital and community services for people in south London and as well as specialist care for patients from further afield including cancer, renal, orthopaedic, respiratory and cardiovascular services.
Guy’s is home to the largest dental school in Europe and a £160 million Cancer Centre opened in 2016. As part of our commitment to provide care closer to home, in 2017 we also opened a cancer centre and a kidney treatment centre at Queen Mary’s Hospital in Sidcup. St Thomas’ has one of the largest critical care units in the UK and one of the busiest emergency departments in London. It is also home to Evelina London Children’s Hospital.
We have a reputation for clinical excellence and high quality teaching and research. We are part of King’s Health Partners, one of eight accredited UK academic health sciences centres. In partnership with King’s College London we have dedicated clinical research facilities and a National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) Biomedical Research Centre.
The commitment of our 23,500 staff is key to our success. We are one of the largest local employers and we aim to develop and support all our staff so they are able to deliver high quality, safe and efficient care. The 2019 NHS staff survey results show that we have one of the most engaged and motivated workforces in the NHS.
Duties and Responsibilities
• To receive, inspect, dismantle, clean, disinfect and distribute medical devices, checking quality at each stage. As well as using aseptic technique to handle endoscopes.
• To operate automated Endoscope Washer Disinfectors (EWD), Drying Cabinets, Endoscope Vacuum Sealer & any other machinery.
• To ensure raw material stock is rotated and that ‘out of date’ stock is not used.
• To assist in periodic stock checks (to maintain critical stock levels).
• To ensure that all work is carried out in accordance with departmental procedures and Health & Safety legislation and ensuring that any faults or defects are reported immediately to a Supervisor or Manager.
• To ensure the work area is kept clean, tidy and free from obstruction.
• To complete all paperwork neatly and legibly.
• To input production data and use the departmental computer systems, including the tracking and traceability system.
• Ensure that all Customers are dealt with in a professional and helpful manner.
• Maintain and develop the Endoscopy and Urology Departments image and reputation.
• To participate in training, development and appraisal activities.
• To adhere to Quality Management System accredited to BS.EN.ISO 9001:2000.
• To work in accordance with HTM 0106 and JAG guidelines for decontamination of flexible endoscopes.
• To work flexibly in response to changes in and the development of services.
• To promote a safe working environment.
• To work at any of the Trust’s or customer’s sites.
• To carry out any other duties commensurate with the grade.
This advert closes on Sunday 26 May 2024