# Endoscopy Decontamination Technician > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/endoscopy-decontamination-technician/48fb141e-adc8-4349-a4ea-002c91cdd0d8 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/endoscopy-decontamination-technician/48fb141e-adc8-4349-a4ea-002c91cdd0d8.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust - **Town:** Crewe - **Region:** North West - **Country:** England - **Profession:** Estates and facilities - **Grade:** Band 2 - **Salary:** £25,272 pa - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Working hours Mon - Sat between the hours of 8am-9pm) - **Closing date:** 2026-07-16T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-07-09T09:12:22.200Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Cheshire/Crewe/Mid_Cheshire_Hospitals_NHS_Foundation_Trust/Decontamination/Decontamination-v8085568 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8085568?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.mcht.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview To provide safe, effective, and consistent decontamination of endoscopes and associated equipment between the hours of 8am – 9pm Mon - Sat. The post holder will follow established procedures and guidelines to ensure high-quality decontamination, accurate documentation, and full compliance with national standards (including HTM01-06). ### Main duties of the job - Under the direction of the Endoscopy Decontamination Team Leader participate fully in the safe delivery of the endoscopy service, reporting any breaches in the decontamination process to the Endoscopy supervisor. - Responsible for the completion of the daily checklists for the Automated Endoscope Reprocessors (AERS), and the daily and weekly checklist for the drying cabinets. - Work collaboratively with all staff in the EDU (Endoscopy Decontamination Unit) to ensure a safe delivery of service. - Follow guidelines in reporting and documenting faults with decontamination equipment to the appropriate internal/external department ensuring that all faults are followed through and resolved. - Resolve day to day issues arising with decontamination equipment. - Liaise with specialist technical engineers and external manufactures / companies as necessary. - Comply with all documentation guidelines to maintain safety for patients, self, and other staff. - Recognise and respond to urgent and emergency situations. - To be flexible within the decontamination unit, working in any area as necessary, guided by local policies and work instructions. ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities Role Summary To provide safe, effective, and consistent decontamination of endoscopes and associated equipment between the hours of 8am – 9pm Mon - Sat. The post holder will follow established procedures and guidelines to ensure high-quality decontamination, accurate documentation, and full compliance with national standards (including HTM01-06). Role Duties & Responsibilities - Under the direction of the Endoscopy Decontamination Team Leader participate fully in the safe delivery of the endoscopy service, reporting any breaches in the decontamination process to the Endoscopy supervisor. - Responsible for the completion of the daily checklists for the Automated Endoscope Reprocessors (AERS), and the daily and weekly checklist for the drying cabinets. - Work collaboratively with all staff in the EDU (Endoscopy Decontamination Unit) to ensure a safe delivery of service. - Follow guidelines in reporting and documenting faults with decontamination equipment to the appropriate internal/external department ensuring that all faults are followed through and resolved. - Resolve day to day issues arising with decontamination equipment. - Liaise with specialist technical engineers and external manufactures / companies as necessary. - Comply with all documentation guidelines to maintain safety for patients, self, and other staff. - Recognise and respond to urgent and emergency situations. - To be flexible within the decontamination unit, working in any area as necessary, guided by local policies and work instructions. Governance - Ensure compliance with Trust policies, procedures and guidelines for self and others by taking action/alerting senior management team if practice appears to contravene policy, or if concerned about any aspect of patient care. - Adhere to the recommendations for control of substances hazardous to health (COSHH) and risk assessments appropriate to the area. - Awareness of the HTM01-06 regulations. - Ensure tracking and traceability processes are always adhered to, resolving any discrepancies, and reporting unresolved issues to the EDTL. - Assist with Audits within own area of work. - Responsible for first line maintenance of endoscope and accessories and resolving faults at source. - Establish and maintain effective communication, maintaining confidentiality of information. Education /Learning - Attend all mandatory and essential training / study as directed. - Take responsibility for own learning and development by recognising and taking advantage of all opportunities to gain experience, including full participation in Motiv8/appraisal, supervision, action learning and by maintaining a professional/personal portfolio of learning. - Complete local and national Decontamination competencies. - Act as a “mentor” to new staff. Managerial / Leadership - Ensure a healthy, safe, and secure working environment, ensuring compliance with legal. and regulatory requirements, maintaining accurate documentation, and reporting any concerns. - Participate in the development of decontamination services. - The ability to maintain basic stock usage and control procedure. Communications - Communicate clearly, professionally, and respectfully with colleagues across the Endoscopy Decontamination Unit and the wider Endoscopy service. - Ensure all communication supports safe, effective decontamination processes and timely escalation of issues. - Report equipment faults, process breaches, or concerns promptly to the Endoscopy Team Leader or Supervisor. - Maintain accurate, legible, and timely documentation across all decontamination and traceability systems. - Respond appropriately to urgent or unexpected situations, ensuring key information is shared quickly with the relevant staff. - Participate in handovers, team briefings, and service updates to support continuity of care and smooth workflow. - Handle all patient-identifiable information sensitively and in line with Trust confidentiality and information governance policies. - Support a positive, collaborative working environment by demonstrating professional communication, active listening, and constructive feedback. ## Person Specification ### Experience **Essential** - Experience in a demanding environment. **Desirable** - Previous experience in an endoscopy decontamination setting. - Experience in using a tracking and traceability system. ### Qualifications **Essential** - Good standard of basic numeracy and litracy ### Physical skills **Essential** - Cleared by Occupational Health to undertake the duties of the role. - Ability to perform a wide range of duties according to the job description. - Ability to undertake the demands of the role which may include working shifts (including night shifts) and taking part in a rota which may include weekends. ### Skills and Knowledge **Essential** - Basic keyboard / computer skills and willingness to develop IT skills. - Understanding of decontamination issues. - Excellent communication skills. Attention to detail. - The ability to own workload, and work within a team. - Experience of working to time frames. - Manual dexterity ### Values and Behaviours **Essential** - Must be willing to attend training in line with continuous learning. - Act in accordance with the Trusts Values and Behaviours. - Must be willing to act as a role model. - Must be willing to take personal responsibility. - Must have the courage to speak up. - Must value and appreciate the worth of others. ## Documents - [edu tech (pdf, 632.5kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10380230) - [welcome to mcht (pdf, 1.7mb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2862) - [continuous improvement (pdf, 292.8kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2680) - [join the trust library (pdf, 440.4kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?ddoc=2445) - [mchft safeguarding statement (pdf, 320.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=3026) - [candidate guide to interviews (pdf, 238.8kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?ddoc=2302) - [recruitment process & timescales (pdf, 240.7kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?ddoc=1885) - [dbs checks and ex-offender guidance (pdf, 146.4kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?ddoc=1887) - [guide to completing the application (pdf, 518.8kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?ddoc=1884) - [mid cheshire hospitals benefits brochure (pdf, 1.7mb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2791) - [improvement matters continuous improvement (pdf, 233.7kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?ddoc=2308) - [recruitment process & timescales (bank vacancies) (pdf, 249.3kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?ddoc=1886) ## 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.