Endoscopy Decontamination Trainee Technician

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde is one of the largest healthcare systems in the UK employing around 40,000 staff in a wide range of clinical and non-clinical professions and job roles. We deliver acute hospital, primary, community and mental health care services to a population of over 1.15 million and a wider population of 2.2 million when our regional and national services are included.

The shift pattern for this position is 8am - 4pm & 10am – 6pm Monday – Friday.

Location : Endoscopy Decontamination Unit, Inverclyde Royal Hospital, Greenock

An opportunity has arisen to work within the Endoscopy Decontamination Unit, Inverclyde Royal Hospital, Clyde Sector, Greenock. The core activity of the Endoscopy Decontamination Unit, Inverclyde Royal Hospital, Clyde Sector, Greenock is the decontamination, assembly, packaging and distribution of reusable endoscopes, accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. Currently we have 1 post available in the unit, on a permanent contract. No experience is required as full training will be provided. However a good general education including literacy and numeracy skills, together with good manual dexterity are desirable.

For further information on the above post please contact Ms Fiona Sinclair 01475 504805 or 01475 507209.

Knowledge, training and / or experience required

Required to undertake on the job induction and training in all processes.

Required to complete departmental competencies

Undertake all Statutory / Mandatory Training

Undertake and complete mandatory HCSW standards

Applicants should have English and Maths qualifications at National 5 level

Applicants should have effective written and verbal communication skills

Applicants should have the ability to carry out assigned tasks effectively in a busy environment

Applicants should have a working knowledge of basic information technology

Informal Contact: Fiona Sinclair, Endoscopy Decontamination Manager, 01475 504805 or 01475 507209

Due to the anticipated response to this post it may close before the closing date noted on the advert therefore once you start your application form please complete it immediately.

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