Job requirements
Essential
1 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Qualifications
Educated to GCSE level, including Maths & English.
Desirable
2 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- Experience
Previous decontamination experience
- Qualifications
Jets/JAG training
Job summary
You will be working as part of a newly established team in a decontamination environment, delivering a professional service to the NHS trust.
You will be responsible for ensuring that all Endoscopes are cleaned and packaged to the correct high standards ready for patient use.
Main duties of the job
Main Duties will include:
Perform Leakage tests on all scopes
Pre-Clean all scopes as per the manufacturers guidelines.
Decontaminate flexible scopes using the automated washer disinfectors.
Complete all necessary scanning and administration for endoscopes to be reprocessed
About us
SCL is a wholly owned subsidiary of County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust (CDDFT) set up to deliver a range of non-clinical services The company is a separate legal body to CDDFT.
SCL offers its own Terms and Conditions of employment which differ to the national NHS Terms and Conditions. As an employee in the company you will benefit from:
- A Competitive salary
- Access to a pension scheme - National Employment Savings Trust (NEST) CDD Services will pay a 3% contribution (this is over and above the minimum contribution rate at the present time)
- Night Shift Working Allowances (where appropriate)
- Bank Holiday Working Allowances (where appropriate)
Bank work is offered on an 'as and when' basis with no guaranteed hours and will be paid on a pro-rata hourly rate for hours worked only
Details
- Date posted: 19 October 2026
- Pay scheme: Other
- Salary: £24,305 a year per annum, pro rata
- Contract: Permanent
- Working pattern: Part-time, Job share
- Reference number: M9439-SCL298-5
- Job locations: Darlington Memorial Hospital, Hollyhurst Road, Darlington, DL3 6HX, United Kingdom
Job responsibilities
Prioritise and disinfect endoscopes to ensure the users requirements are met in line with the agreed service agreements and the daily requirements schedule.
Carry out daily tests and house-keeping duties on the decontamination equipment and within the department. Keep all work areas tidy and free from Hazards.
This is a great opportunity to start an exciting career in Decontamination healthcare with a clear development pathway.
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This advert is for Endoscopy Decontamination Technician with CDD Services (Synchronicity Care Limited) in Darlington, England. It is listed as a Decontamination technician role. The advertised salary is £24305.00. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 02 Nov 2026.
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