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Overview
Job Title: Decontamination Technician
Location: Royal Oldham Hospital, part of the Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA).
Shift Pattern Available: 3pm-11pm (Monday - Thursday), 2.30pm-10.30pm (Friday).
The HSDU (Hospital Sterilization and Disinfection Unit) is responsible for the decontamination and sterilisation of invasive reusable medical devices. The HSDU is a purpose-built facility at the Royal Oldham Hospital serving as the sterile services department for the organisation and beyond, ensuring that medical devices are made safe for use between each patient. The service is quality-driven, in line with the department\'s ISO 13485 accreditation.
The successful candidate will undertake decontamination science duties to assist in providing a specialised decontamination and resupply of medical devices service, contributing to the clinical care of the patient. Under supervision, you will support the day-to-day operation of decontamination services, to meet the demands of the department\'s workload.
Responsibilities
* To undertake decontamination science duties and assist (under supervision) the workforce of Decontamination Production Managers and Supervisors, in providing a specialised decontamination of medical devices service contributing to the clinical care of the patient.
* To carry out the receipt, disassembly, cleaning, reassembly, packing and sterilisation of reusable medical devices. Record all tasks in the Healthcare Science Information Systems (tracking and tracing) database.
* Work in accordance with the Department\'s Standard Operating Procedures and Quality Management Systems.
* To plan your own workload with limited supervision.
* The role involves exposure to blood and body fluids.
Qualifications
Essential:
* GCSE in English, Maths and Science at Grade C or above, a level 2 vocational qualification or equivalent level of knowledge.
Experience & Knowledge
* A working knowledge of keyboard, typing and computer skills.
* Experience of applying concentration during repetitive tasks.
Desirable:
* Experience in a healthcare setting.
* Knowledge and experience in decontamination or infection prevention.
Skills
* Ability to work as part of a team.
* Ability to work accurately under pressure.
* Ability to follow detailed instructions and work to Standard Operating Procedures.
* Attention to detail.
Details
* Band: Band 3
* Salary: £24,937 to £26,598 per annum
* Contract: Permanent
* Working pattern: Full-time
* Job locations: The Royal Oldham Hospital, Rochdale Road, Oldham, OL1 2JH
Employer: Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust
Employer website: https://www.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk/
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