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Job overview
The Royal Free NHS Foundation Trust has the following vacancies for decontamination technicians at their Decontamination Services unit based in Enfield.
2 x Monday to Friday 22:00 to 06:00 shift 2 x Wednesday to Sunday 22:00 to 06:00 shift 1 x Monday to Friday 08:00 to 16:00 shift
The hours are 37.5 a week but flexibility is a must for these roles. You will receive an enhancement of pay for working unsocial hours and weekends.
The roles involve the following :
To stand for prolonged periods of time. To lift a considerable load above the waist. To bend, crouch, lift and turn repeatedly. Pushing and pulling heavy transportation.
The unit has the capacity to process 14 million surgical instruments and 140,000 flexible endoscopes a year and we provide a service to our own customers, other NHS, and Private Hospitals.
** Please note that the advert may close earlier than stated if a high number of applications are received.**
** Previous applicants need not apply.**
Main duties of the job
Your role will be to assist in the day-to-day production, issue and distribution of medical devices required for clinical use. Technicians are required to follow demonstrated training and work instructions to ensure production is to a high standard.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.
Person specification
Others
Essential
- Able to work flexible shifts
- Able to work in all areas of the department – including wash areas, loading unloading and distribution of stock.
Experience
Desirable
- User of autoclaves and washer disinfectors
- Previously worked with ISO13485
- Previously worked as SSD Technician
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Work with minimal supervision
- Team Worker
Skills & Aptitudes
Essential
- Attention to Detail
- Well organised
- Follow routine and procedures
- Able to stand for long periods of time
- Able to stand for prolonged periods of time.
- Able to lift a considerable load above the waist
- Able to bend, crouch lift and turn repeatedly. Pushing and pulling heavy transportation
Desirable
- Work to deadlines
Education & Qualifications
Essential
- Numeracy
- Literacy
Desirable
- IDSc Decon Course
- NVQ / TVQ Decontamination
- IT Literate
Royal Free World Class Values
Essential
- Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values
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This advert is for Band 2 - Decontamination Technician with Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust in London, London, England. It is listed as a Band 2 Estates and facilities role. The advertised salary is £30,142 per annum, inclusive of HCAS. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 05 Aug 2026.
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