You will be working as part of a newly established team in a decontamination environment, delivering a professional service to the NHS trust.
You will be responsible for ensuring that all endoscopes are cleaned and packaged to the correct high standards, ready for patient use.
This role offers a great opportunity to develop a career in a specialist decontamination role with excellent career pathway opportunities.
Main duties of the job
Main duties will include:
1. Perform leakage tests on all scopes
2. Pre-clean all scopes as per the manufacturer's guidelines
3. Decontaminate flexible scopes using automated washer disinfectors
4. Complete all necessary scanning and administration for endoscopes to be reprocessed
About us
CDD Services / SCL is a wholly owned subsidiary of County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust (CDDFT), set up to deliver a range of non-clinical services. The company is a separate legal entity from CDDFT.
CDD Services offers its own terms and conditions of employment, which differ from the national NHS terms and conditions. As an employee, you will benefit from:
* Excellent performance-related bonus scheme
* Access to a pension scheme - National Employment Savings Trust (NEST). CDD Services will contribute 3% (above the minimum contribution rate)
* Night shift working allowances (where appropriate)
* Bank holiday working allowances (where appropriate)
Bank work is offered on an 'as and when' basis with no guaranteed hours and will be paid on a pro-rata hourly rate for hours worked only.
Job responsibilities
Prioritise and disinfect endoscopes to ensure user requirements are met in line with service agreements and daily schedule.
Carry out daily tests and housekeeping duties on decontamination equipment and within the department. Keep all work areas tidy and hazard-free.
This is a great opportunity to start an exciting career in healthcare decontamination with a clear development pathway.
Person Specification
Experience
Qualifications
* Educated to GCSE level, including Maths & English
* Jets/JAG training
Skills & Knowledge
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions) Order 1975. A disclosure check will be required to screen for previous criminal convictions.
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