Decontamination Technician (XN02)
| Posting date: | 17 June 2025 |
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| Salary: | £24,465.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £24465.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 07 July 2025 |
| Location: | Leeds, LS9 7TF |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | C9298-EST-332 |
Summary
The post holder will work as part of a team in all areas of the endoscope re-processing unit and will be expected to work flexibly to cover all shift patterns The position will require handling of contaminated medical devices (endoscopes), wearing appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE), and the safe operation of decontamination equipment The post holder will support the implementation and maintenance of the Quality Management System across the service To be responsible for the re-stocking of chemicals and disposable items required within the department To report equipment faults to supervisors/managers in line with manufacturer guidelines, SOP and Trust Policy To maintain records of repairs to equipment within the department. To escalate to senior members of staff any faults identified that may prevent the safe reprocessing and availability of endoscopic equipment To transport clean/contaminated endoscopes between the point of use (clinical user areas) and the decontamination unit The post holder will be required to work flexibly on a rotational basis to cover the needs of the service Working in accordance with and supporting the quality management system The post holder will provide a service for all clinical areas using endoscopes on LTHT sites as requested