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Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen to be part of our in-house Endoscope Reprocessing Unit (ERU) team, as a Decontamination Technician.
Main duties will include to work in accordance with Departmental Policy, Standard Operating Procedures and Quality Management System.
You will be required to undertake work across all sites (St Mary's Hospital, Hammersmith Hospital and Charing Cross Hospital), Monday to Friday, with shift patterns between 08:00-20:00. Opportunities to work weekends as bank shifts are regularly available.
Main duties of the job
- To work in accordance with Departmental Policy, Standard Operating Procedures & Quality Management System.
- To reprocess reusable flexible endoscopes, collect, receipt, disassemble, clean, disinfect, check, reassemble, pack, despatch, deliver & track in a controlled environment.
- To provide advice & training to junior staff & visitors effectively.
- To provide a collection & delivery service to the Decontamination Department’s customers.
- To inform the Decontamination Supervisors of any raw material shortages in a timely manner, check delivery notes against goods delivered & to ensure that stock is put away neatly, rotated, restocked, recorded & used in date order.
- Under limited supervision meet the demands of the Department’s workload whilst consistently achieving high quality standards, which will be measured by in-process checks & feedback (including non-conformance reports).
- To undertake initial investigation into non-conformances reports as instructed.
- To use manual dexterity & concentration for the disassembly, cleaning & reassembly of the reusable medical devices in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions.
- To operate decontamination equipment & carry out routine tests in accordance with the Planned Preventative Maintenance Schedules, Departmental Standard Operating Procedures, Quality Standards & Guidance.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required.
For both overviews please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.
Person specification
Skills
Essential
- Basic use of IT systems – Excel, Word, & database input
Desirable
- Service sector work (preferably hospital).
Education
Essential
- English and mathematics to CSE Grade 3 or higher (or equivalent)
Desirable
- NVQ3 (Technical Certificate Decontamination) or equivalent level of knowledge & experience through decontamination training
- QMS / internal audit certificate.
Experience
Essential
- 2 years working experience (or more) in Endoscopy Decontamination
- Infection control awareness
- Customer service
Desirable
- Knowledge & experience in the decontamination of reusable medical devices / reprocessing technology.
- Relevant Operator training.
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This advert is for Endoscopy Decontamination Technician with Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust in Trust Wide. It is listed as a Estates and facilities role. The advertised salary is £31,554 - £33,270 pa inclusive pro rata. The contract type is Fixed term: 7 months (until 31/03/2027). The application deadline is 26 Aug 2026.
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