# Endoscopy Reprocessing Unit Technician > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/endoscopy-reprocessing-unit-technician/94d1f69a-6fc9-4335-b944-dfcff739bf94 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/endoscopy-reprocessing-unit-technician/94d1f69a-6fc9-4335-b944-dfcff739bf94.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust - **Town:** Wigan - **Region:** North West - **Country:** England - **Profession:** Administrative and IT - **Grade:** Band 2 - **Salary:** £25,272 per annum, pro rata - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Part time, Job share, Flexible working, 30 hours per week (1 vacancy working 30 hours per week working between 8am - 6pm Monday to Friday across both sites (roster in place)) - **Closing date:** 2026-08-03T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-07-20T10:51:27.027Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Lancashire/Wigan_Leigh/Wrightington_Wigan_Leigh_Teaching_Hospitals_NHS_Foundation_Trust/Estates_Facilities/Estates_Facilities-v8102448 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8102448?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.wwl.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview Are you a focused, pro-active, forward-thinking individual? If the answer is “yes” then this could be the opportunity that you have been looking for. We are offering you the opportunity to support the expansion at Royal Albert Edward Infirmary and become part of our high performing team at the Endoscope and Reprocessing Units based at Royal Albert Edward Infirmary and with at Leigh Infirmary. This position will cover both sites (Royal Albert Edward Infirmary and Leigh Infirmary). We have 1 vacancy working 30 hours per week working between 8am - 6pm Monday to Friday across both sites (roster in place) *Applicants who have already received feedback that they are unsuitable for the position need not apply - unless they have taken steps to strengthen their application to demonstrate and evidence how you meet the essential criteria since that decision. * Please note that this vacancy may close early if a sufficient number of applications are received. We encourage interested candidates to apply promptly to avoid disappointment. ### Main duties of the job To participate in the provision of specialised decontamination of flexible endoscopes contributing to the clinical care of our patients. To carry out receipt, disassembly, manual cleaning, reassembly and reprocessing of reusable flexible endoscopes. Work in accordance with the Department’s Standard Operating Procedures, Quality Management Systems & JAG Standards. Plan your own workload with limited supervision. The role involves exposure to body fluids. ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities We are looking for someone who would like to join our high performing, skilled and adaptable team, who provide a comprehensive service to Endoscopy Units, Operating Theatres, Wards across both the Royal Albert Edward Infirmary & Leigh sites. This is a vital service that is a major link in the health care chain. The technician will be expected to undergo all aspects of the training provided, which is geared to equip them with the technical knowledge, skills and understanding to carry out the wide range of tasks within the ERU, which requires a high degree of numeracy, record keeping ability and attention to detail. If you proceed to interview stage, please take the opportunity to discuss further with the Recruiting Manager. Candidates will be required to show the interview panel their original certificates. We may close the advertisement earlier depending on the volume of applications received. - To work in accordance with ERU Policy, Standard Operating Procedures and Quality Management System to meet JAG (external) accreditation. - To reprocess reusable flexible endoscopes, manually wash, disinfect, reprocess, check, dispatch to user and track in a controlled environment. - Under limited supervision by the Team Leader meet the demands of the Departments workload whilst consistently achieving high quality standards which will be measured by in-process checks. - To operate decontamination equipment and carry out routine tests daily/weekly, in accordance with the Planned Preventative Maintenance Schedules, National Quality Standards and Guidance. - To undertake duties consistent with the responsibility of the grade and needs of the service. - The daily documentation of work production. - To maintain the cleanliness of work areas sinks trolleys and other equipment, in line with the unit’s standard operating procedures. ## Person Specification ### Skills **Essential** - Ability to work as part of a team. - Ability to communicate with colleagues and service users on both routine and complex matters. - Ability to work accurately under pressure. - A working knowledge of keyboard, typing and computer skills. **Desirable** - Ability to absorb and retain knowledge. - Basic IT Skills. - Ability to work to Standard Operating Procedures. - Basic English and Maths. ### Knowledge **Essential** - Basic English and Mathematics ### Additional **Essential** - Team worker - Ability to stay calm/work under pressure - Flexible. - Good communication skill, written and spoken. - Professional manner always. - Speak English to an appropriate standard relevant to their role, i.e. with confidence and accuracy, using correct sentence structures and vocabulary, and without hesitation. ### Experience **Essential** - No previous experience required as full training will be provided. **Desirable** - Healthcare/industry experience in health and safety and hygiene. - Working within a Quality system and Standard Operating Procedures. ### Qualifications **Essential** - Minimum education to GCSE level qualifications including English and Maths or demonstrate equivalent experience ## Documents - [job description (pdf, 198.4kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10396688) - [person specification (pdf, 163.2kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10396689) - [what wwl can offer you (pdf, 42.7kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2701) - [applying for nhs vacancies guidance (pdf, 241.2kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2884) ## 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.