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Decontamination Technician (HSDU) | Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 19 Awst 2024 |
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| Cyflog: | Heb ei nodi |
| Gwybodaeth ychwanegol am y cyflog: | £22,383 Per annum |
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 18 Medi 2024 |
| Lleoliad: | Milton Keynes, MK6 5LD |
| Cwmni: | Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | 6577268/430-CC2675A |
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DECONTAMINATION TECHNICIAN (HSDU)
Band 2
Hours: 37.5 hours per week, all MKUH roles will be considered for flexible working.
The Decontamination Unit provides a vital service reprocessing surgical instruments for use in all wards and departments within the trust.
You will be involved in the cleaning, inspecting, assembling, packing, sterilising and distributing surgical equipment for supply to Wards, Departments, Theatres and Endoscopy.
Successful candidates will require attention to detail & an eagerness and ability to learn.
A comprehensive in house training programme is in operation which successful candidates will be expected to take part in and complete.
The role is physically demanding, lifting and handling heavy instrument sets and long periods of standing. It is necessary to transport theatre equipment around the hospital using trolleys.
As a clinical support service the department is operational 6 days a week, supported by an on-call service to meet the demands of the hospital.
The hours of work are 37.5 a week on a two-tier shift system covering an early and late shift and working one Saturday in two. In line with the department objectives hours are to be reviewed regularly and may be subject to change.
For further information contact Marea Lawford, Head of Decontamination Services on extension 86683.
Interview date: 13th September 2024.
To assist in the reprocessing and sterilisation of reusable instrumentation for patient use in theatres, wards and departments these products are classed as medical devices and are subject to regulatory control during manufacture.
Other requirements for this role are:
vLiteracy and numeracy skills
vGood organisational skills
vConfident, outgoing, punctual and flexible
vBasic IT skills
vInsight into the care of delicate and expensive equipment
The unit is compliant to ISO13485 Quality Management System. Previous experience working with a Quality System is desirable but not essential.
A notable 67% of Estates and Ancillary colleagues stated that they could meet all the conflicting demands on their time at work.(NHS Staff Survey 2023).
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vTo communicate with customers at all levels both face to face and by telephone.
vTo deal with telephone enquires as necessary in a concise and appropriate manner, recording all relevant information and acting as appropriate
vTo ensure that verbal and written communication is maintained within the departments
vExchange information with work colleagues and service users
vDemonstrate a courteous and helpful approach to visitors and Colleagues
vSupport new employees in the department
vRequired to deliver the set work on time and to the required standard
vProvide information and demonstrate duties to less experienced staff to assist them in meeting work demands
vBe able to provide anticipated delivery times of equipment and advise on location of equipment using the traceability system to locate individual sets/equipment
vMonitor and record daily checks on decontamination equipment ensuring that any anomalies are escalated to the senior team.
vIsolating faulty equipment for further investigation and recording non-conformances in the approved manner.
vCarry out detailed product release, checking for physical evidence/indication of sterility. Physical properties to be assessed.
vInspect decontamination equipment (Autoclaves and Washer/Disinfectors) for any change in condition i.e., steam leaks or build-up of scale of the autoclaves.
vDemonstrate a broad knowledge of surgical instruments and be able to identify surgical instruments and advise end users where commonly held instruments/alternatives can be found.
vDecontamination Technicians are guided by our ISO 13485 standard operating procedures (SOPs),work instructions, good practice, established precedents and understand what results or standards are to be achieved. Senior staff are available for reference and work may be checked on a sample/random basis.
vDecontamination TechniciansWill be expected to use their autonomy and initiative for routine day-to-day tasks, but can refer to the Deputy Manager/Senior team leader for help and guidance.
Please refer to the job description for further details.
This advert closes on Monday 2 Sep 2024