Decontamination Technician

NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.

NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.

Central Decontamination Unit, Ninewells Hospital

Decontamination Technician, Band 3

Dayshift Rotational: Monday to Sunday 8-4pm

Backshift: Monday to Friday 4.30-10pm

Nightshift2: Wednesday to Friday 9.30pm-8am

Salary Scale: £29,103 - £31,409 per annum pro rata

You will be responsible for the processing of reusable medical devices within the Central Decontamination Unit. This role will require you to assist in providing a reliable, comprehensive decontamination service to meet the specific needs of users with consistent quality in the most effective, efficient, and economic way adhering to requirements of various policies and procedures. Full training will be given for all aspects of this post.

You will be required to achieve the Mandatory Induction Standards for Healthcare Support Workers in Scotland and to comply with the Code of Conduct throughout your employment.

Informal enquiries to: Gary Preston, Production Manager, (01382) 632372 ext 58911

Kenneth Anderson, Production Officer (01382) 633979 ext 54895, Darren Griffin, Assistant Production Manager (01382) 632444 ext 32444.

Hours of work are:

Port 1: Dayshift Rotational x 3 posts - 36 hrs

Post 2: Nightshift 2 (Wednesday to Friday) x 2 posts – 28.8 hrs

Post 3: Backshift (Monday to Friday) x 1 post – 26.40 hrs

Short-listed applicants will be contacted by email. Please check your emails regularly, including your junk/spam folder.

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