Job requirements
Essential
5 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Skills
Ability to follow instructions, set routines and procedures
- Skills
Requirement to learn about decontamination issues
- Skills
Ability to communicate both verbally and in writing to a wide range of people
- Experience
Working with people
- Education and Qualifications
Maths and English Level 2 (GCSE or equivalent)
Desirable
2 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- Skills
Demonstrate knowledge of roles and responsibility within the clinical setting
- Experience
Experience in healthcare or sterile services environment
Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 2 Decontamination Technician in the Endoscopy Unit.
The post holder will be processing endoscopes and ensuring all equipment is ready for the daily lists working in both Hereford County Hospital and Ross-on-Wye Community Hospital Sites.
Main duties of the job
The role of the Decontamination Technician is to support safe and effective reprocessing of usable medical devices, contributing directly to patient safety and clinical care. Working under the supervision of the Decontamination Technician Supervisors, the post holder will carry out tasks such as cleaning, disassembly, inspection, reassembly, packaging and sterilisation of medical devices.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
To view detailed Job Description and Person Specification for this role, please see attached supporting documents
Applicant requirements
The postholder will have regular contact with vulnerable people and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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This advert is for Endoscopy Decontamination Technician with Wye Valley NHS Trust in Hereford, England. It is listed as a Decontamination technician role. The advertised salary is £25272.00. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 22 Oct 2026.
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