# Endoscope Decontamination Technician > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/endoscope-decontamination-technician/1de0a887-7677-4e74-ab8b-bd42a1b19317 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/endoscope-decontamination-technician/1de0a887-7677-4e74-ab8b-bd42a1b19317.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust - **Town:** Prescot - **Region:** North West - **Country:** England - **Profession:** Estates and facilities - **Grade:** Band 2 - **Salary:** £25,272 per annum, pro rata - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Part time - 30 hours per week - **Closing date:** 2026-06-24T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-06-03T13:51:54.062Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Merseyside/PrescotSt_Helens/Mersey_West_Lancashire_Teaching_Hospitals_NHS_Trust/Decontamination/Decontamination-v7797675 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/7797675?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.sthk.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview Part Time 30 hours per week Applications are invited from enthusiastic, hardworking, self-motivated and committed individuals for the above position. Candidates must have a pleasant and courteous disposition and a flexible attitude towards the demands of this post. The Central Endoscope Decontamination Unit is responsible for the decontamination of all flexible endoscopes used within the Trust. There are Decontamination Units on both St Helens and Whiston sites and the successful candidate will be expected to work at either site. The decontamination process includes manual cleaning, use of Automatic Endoscope Re-processors, storage, tracking and tracing of scopes, and delivery to point of use. The ideal candidate should be able to work as part of a team, use own initiative and be able to meet deadlines and work with all disciplines of staff. Previous decontamination experience would be an advantage but the successful candidates will be given full training to support their role. Working hours will be dictated by the needs of the service therefore applicants should have some flexibility in when they are available to work. The successful candidates will take part in the on call service for out of hour’s endoscope decontamination (week nights and weekends). The JD & PS are currently under AfC review and are subject to change. ### Main duties of the job - To undertake the complete cycle of endoscope decontamination - This includes the visual inspection, manual cleaning, processing in an automatic endoscope reprocessor, storing, tracking, and tracing and collection and delivery of all flexible scopes used in the Trust. - To work within the designated area, ensuring that agreed standards are achieved. - To implement the correct method of decontamination of the endoscopes in accordance with the manufacturers instructions and protocols as issued by the department. - To use Endoscope Washer Disinfector (EWD) safely and correctly, Drying Cabinets and all other associated equipment as per manufacturers’ instructions. - To work within COSHH Regulations in respect of substances used, comply with departmental procedures for use of PPE and be competent in dealing with spillages of chemicals - To assist with all relevant tests required on endoscopes, washer disinfectors and associated equipment as per departmental protocol. - To understand how to escalate any problems or emergency relating to decontamination equipment to the supervisor or manager - To ensure all necessary documentation concerning the decontamination of each endoscope (tracking and tracing) is completed effectively and efficiently and in accordance with the departmental procedure (electronic and paper systems) ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities Please see Job Description and Person Specification attached. Advertising Date: 3rd June 2026 Closing Date: 24th June 2026 Shortlisting Date: 30th June 2026 Proposed Interview date: 13th July 2026 Please note this vacancy may close early if a high number of applications is reached. ## Job Details Part Time 30 hours per week Applications are invited from enthusiastic, hardworking, self-motivated and committed individuals for the above position. Candidates must have a pleasant and courteous disposition and a flexible attitude towards the demands of this post. The Central Endoscope Decontamination Unit is responsible for the decontamination of all flexible endoscopes used within the Trust. There are Decontamination Units on both St Helens and Whiston sites and the successful candidate will be expected to work at either site. The decontamination process includes manual cleaning, use of Automatic Endoscope Re-processors, storage, tracking and tracing of scopes, and delivery to point of use. The ideal candidate should be able to work as part of a team, use own initiative and be able to meet deadlines and work with all disciplines of staff. Previous decontamination experience would be an advantage but the successful candidates will be given full training to support their role. Working hours will be dictated by the needs of the service therefore applicants should have some flexibility in when they are available to work. The successful candidates will take part in the on call service for out of hour’s endoscope decontamination (week nights and weekends). The JD & PS are currently under AfC review and are subject to change. ## Job Description To undertake the complete cycle of endoscope decontamination This includes the visual inspection, manual cleaning, processing in an automatic endoscope reprocessor, storing, tracking, and tracing and collection and delivery of all flexible scopes used in the Trust. To work within the designated area, ensuring that agreed standards are achieved. To implement the correct method of decontamination of the endoscopes in accordance with the manufacturers instructions and protocols as issued by the department. To use Endoscope Washer Disinfector (EWD) safely and correctly, Drying Cabinets and all other associated equipment as per manufacturers’ instructions. To work within COSHH Regulations in respect of substances used, comply with departmental procedures for use of PPE and be competent in dealing with spillages of chemicals To assist with all relevant tests required on endoscopes, washer disinfectors and associated equipment as per departmental protocol. To understand how to escalate any problems or emergency relating to decontamination equipment to the supervisor or manager To ensure all necessary documentation concerning the decontamination of each endoscope (tracking and tracing) is completed effectively and efficiently and in accordance with the departmental procedure (electronic and paper systems) ## Responsibilities Please see Job Description and Person Specification attached. Advertising Date: 3rd June 2026 Closing Date: 24th June 2026 Shortlisting Date: 30th June 2026 Proposed Interview date: 13th July 2026 Please note this vacancy may close early if a high number of applications is reached. ## Person Specification ### Skills **Essential** - IT Literate ### Qualifications **Essential** - Educated to GCSE Level or Equivalent Qualification/experience ### Knowledge & Experience **Desirable** - Previous endoscope decontamination knowledge and experience ## Documents - [risk id (pdf, 188.3kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10065176) - [job description (pdf, 552.5kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10065174) - [staff benefits at mwl (pdf, 5.6mb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2916) - [person specification (pdf, 408.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10065175) - [mwl recruitment journey (pdf, 884.1kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2902) - [important information for candidates (pdf, 128.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=663) - [helpful tips to complete your application form (pdf, 1.2mb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2901) ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.