# Senior Decontamination Supervisor – Training & Technical *Internal Applicants Only* > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/senior-decontamination-supervisor-training-and-technical-internal-applicants-only/21eaca62-41d7-458d-987b-e76a0ca885e7 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/senior-decontamination-supervisor-training-and-technical-internal-applicants-only/21eaca62-41d7-458d-987b-e76a0ca885e7.md ## Summary - **Status:** Archived / closed - **Employer:** North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust - **Town:** Carlisle - **Region:** North East and Yorkshire - **Country:** England - **Profession:** Estates and facilities - **Grade:** Band 4 - **Salary:** £26,530 - £29,114 pa pro rata - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Full time - 37.5 hours per week - **Closing date:** 2024-12-20T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2024-12-11T11:30:54.656Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Cumbria/Carlisle/North_Cumbria_Integrated_Care_NHS_Foundation_Trust/CIC_Sterile_Services/CIC_Sterile_Services-v6715812?_ts=1 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/6715812?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.ncic.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview INTERNAL ONLY TO NORTH CUMBRIA INTEGRATED CARE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST (NCIC) EMPLOYEES ONLY Senior Decontamination Supervisor – Training & Technical The post holder will be responsible for all aspects of production management within a designated shift with the Sterile Services Department and Endoscope reprocessing.  This will include; managing production inputs/outputs (including prioritising/reorganising work as appropriate), responding to ad hoc questions and concerns from decontamination scientists and generally ensuring efficient and effective service delivery. This post holder will have overall responsibility for ensuring a robust internal training package is adhered to by all members of the decontamination team.  This will include initial training as well as ongoing training as staff develop into their roles To participate in the provision of specialised decontamination of medical devices services contributing to the clinical care of the patient. To perform a full range of decontamination duties, and be accountable for work area within the department, by maintaining and calibrate specialist surgical equipment for use on patients Manage decontamination records in own work area. ### Main duties of the job The post holder will be responsible for all aspects of production management within a designated shift with the Sterile Services Department and Endoscope reprocessing.  This will include; managing production inputs/outputs (including prioritising/reorganising work as appropriate), responding to ad hoc questions and concerns from decontamination scientists and generally ensuring efficient and effective service delivery. This post holder will have overall responsibility for ensuring a robust internal training package is adhered to by all members of the decontamination team.  This will include initial training as well as ongoing training as staff develop into their roles To participate in the provision of specialised decontamination of medical devices services contributing to the clinical care of the patient. To perform a full range of decontamination duties, and be accountable for work area within the department, by maintaining and calibrate specialist surgical equipment for use on patients Manage decontamination records in own work area. ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities Please see attached job description and person specification for further information regarding the role and the essential and desirable criteria required to be met by applicants. Please note, due to changes implemented by the Government to the UK immigration policy, individuals who require a Health and Care Visa or a Skilled Worker Visa may no longer be eligible for sponsorship where the UKVI salary threshold is not met or if the occupation is not included in the updated Immigration Salary List (ISL).  Applicants must check their eligibility to be employed in any role they are interested in applying for, prior to completing an application for employment. Any applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria will not be progressed. If you are applying under the Disability Confident Scheme or Armed Forces Covenant and you meet all the essential criteria for a post, you will be guaranteed an interview. Relocation assistance may be available for successful applicants moving to the region for certain posts.  Please see our Policy for eligible vacancies. - Please ensure that you document evidence of meeting all the essential criteria in the supporting information. - If sufficient response is received this post could be closed earlier than the specified closing date, please apply as soon as possible to ensure that your application is considered. Important Information Candidates who have been successfully shortlisted for interview will be asked via an email notification to log on to their Trac account to select an interview time. This will usually be within 2 weeks of the closing date. For candidates applying using a Hotmail account or have strict firewall settings please ensure the following: - Junk Mail is checked regularly Disclosure and Barring Service: On 28 November 2020, the new Disclosure and Barring Service filtering rules will come into effect. The changes mean that: - youth cautions, reprimands and final warnings will no longer be subject to automatic disclosure - the multiple conviction rule has been removed, meaning that if an individual has more than one conviction, regardless of offence type or time passed, each conviction will be considered against the remaining rules individually, rather than being automatically disclosed. If you are unsure about whether you need to disclose certain criminal record information, free confidential advice may be sought from one of the charity bodies listed below. These bodies can advise you on what you are legally required to declare and may also be able to advise you on how you can disclose criminal record information to a prospective employer and your legal rights when doing so. Nacro – Tel: 0300 123 1999, or email: \[email protected\] Unlock – Tel: 01634 247350, email \[email protected\] or complete the online form on the Unlock website The Trust is committed to safeguarding adults and children therefore if the post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended) the successful candidate(s) will be subject to a criminal records check with the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). The cost of the DBS must be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction. DBS charges are as follows if applicable to the post: Standard Check: £18 + Administration cost of £3.85 = £21.85. Deducted at £6.85 from 1st month salary and £5 deducted from salary over following 3 months. Enhanced Check: £38 + administration cost of £3.90 = £41.90. Deducted at £11.90 from 1st month salary and £10 deducted from salary over following 3 months. As part of the one of the largest employers in the UK NCIC future employees will have also access to the following benefits. A lease car may be available for this position; further details will be provided upon appointment if applicable. 27-day holiday scheme rising to 33 after 10 years Flexible working Scheme Excellent opportunities for development Competitive NHS Pension scheme Access to NHS discounts with retailers and leisure companies EAP (Employee Assistance Programme) a free, confidential counselling and information service to assist with personal or work-related problems These schemes are subject to availability ## Job Details INTERNAL ONLY TO NORTH CUMBRIA INTEGRATED CARE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST (NCIC) EMPLOYEES ONLY Senior Decontamination Supervisor – Training & TechnicalThe post holder will be responsible for all aspects of production management within a designated shift with the Sterile Services Department and Endoscope reprocessing.  This will include; managing production inputs/outputs (including prioritising/reorganising work as appropriate), responding to ad hoc questions and concerns from decontamination scientists and generally ensuring efficient and effective service delivery. This post holder will have overall responsibility for ensuring a robust internal training package is adhered to by all members of the decontamination team.  This will include initial training as well as ongoing training as staff develop into their roles To participate in the provision of specialised decontamination of medical devices services contributing to the clinical care of the patient. To perform a full range of decontamination duties, and be accountable for work area within the department, by maintaining and calibrate specialist surgical equipment for use on patients Manage decontamination records in own work area. ## Job Description The post holder will be responsible for all aspects of production management within a designated shift with the Sterile Services Department and Endoscope reprocessing.  This will include; managing production inputs/outputs (including prioritising/reorganising work as appropriate), responding to ad hoc questions and concerns from decontamination scientists and generally ensuring efficient and effective service delivery. This post holder will have overall responsibility for ensuring a robust internal training package is adhered to by all members of the decontamination team.  This will include initial training as well as ongoing training as staff develop into their roles To participate in the provision of specialised decontamination of medical devices services contributing to the clinical care of the patient. To perform a full range of decontamination duties, and be accountable for work area within the department, by maintaining and calibrate specialist surgical equipment for use on patients Manage decontamination records in own work area. ## Responsibilities Please see attached job description and person specification for further information regarding the role and the essential and desirable criteria required to be met by applicants. Please note, due to changes implemented by the Government to the UK immigration policy, individuals who require a Health and Care Visa or a Skilled Worker Visa may no longer be eligible for sponsorship where the UKVI salary threshold is not met or if the occupation is not included in the updated Immigration Salary List (ISL).  Applicants must check their eligibility to be employed in any role they are interested in applying for, prior to completing an application for employment. Any applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria will not be progressed. If you are applying under the Disability Confident Scheme or Armed Forces Covenant and you meet all the essential criteria for a post, you will be guaranteed an interview. Relocation assistance may be available for successful applicants moving to the region for certain posts.  Please see our Policy for eligible vacancies. ·    Please ensure that you document evidence of meeting all the essential criteria in the supporting information. ·    If sufficient response is received this post could be closed earlier than the specified closing date, please apply as soon as possible to ensure that your application is considered. Important Information Candidates who have been successfully shortlisted for interview will be asked via an email notification to log on to their Trac account to select an interview time. This will usually be within 2 weeks of the closing date. For candidates applying using a Hotmail account or have strict firewall settings please ensure the following: Disclosure and Barring Service: On 28 November 2020, the new Disclosure and Barring Service filtering rules will come into effect. The changes mean that: If you are unsure about whether you need to disclose certain criminal record information, free confidential advice may be sought from one of the charity bodies listed below. These bodies can advise you on what you are legally required to declare and may also be able to advise you on how you can disclose criminal record information to a prospective employer and your legal rights when doing so. Nacro – Tel: 0300 123 1999, or email: \[email protected\] Unlock – Tel: 01634 247350, email \[email protected\] or complete the online form on the Unlock website The Trust is committed to safeguarding adults and children therefore if the post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended) the successful candidate(s) will be subject to a criminal records check with the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). The cost of the DBS must be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction. DBS charges are as follows if applicable to the post: Standard Check: £18 + Administration cost of £3.85 = £21.85. Deducted at £6.85 from 1st month salary and £5 deducted from salary over following 3 months. Enhanced Check: £38 + administration cost of £3.90 = £41.90. Deducted at £11.90 from 1st month salary and £10 deducted from salary over following 3 months. As part of the one of the largest employers in the UK NCIC future employees will have also access to the following benefits. A lease car may be available for this position; further details will be provided upon appointment if applicable. 27-day holiday scheme rising to 33 after 10 years Flexible working Scheme Excellent opportunities for development Competitive NHS Pension scheme Access to NHS discounts with retailers and leisure companies EAP (Employee Assistance Programme) a free, confidential counselling and information service to assist with personal or work-related problems These schemes are subject to availability ## Person Specification ### Physical **Essential** - Ability to concentrate for prolonged periods - Ability to work in a manner that is safe to self and others - Ability to lift theatre sets/medical devices/endoscopes and departmental consumables as required to maintain stocks and supplies ### IT Skills **Essential** - IT and keyboard skills to allow operation of Windows-based software and work processing - Knowledge of organisational/hospital information systems - Understands the fundamentals of data quality, data protection and the confidential use of patient information - Experience of department track and trace information systems ### Qualifications **Essential** - Experience to NVQ3 through decontamination training - Applied training to Foundation degree/diploma in medical device decontamination or equivalent experience **Desirable** - Chartered member of Institute of Decontamination Sciences ### Other Requirements **Essential** - Flexible approach to working hours. - Willing to undertake further training as required. ### Personal Qualities **Essential** - Ability to work to high standards under pressure - Flexible - Ability to work to strict standards of quality and safety - Demonstrates a professional manner at all times - Ability to work on own initiative - Demonstrates logical thinking to help troubleshooting - Ability to motivate others - Enthusiastic ### Knowledge & Experience **Essential** - Knowledge of decontamination specific procedures and policies - Understanding of Quality Management processes - Understanding of Health and Safety processes - Practical experience in decontamination - Knowledge and experience of supervision and training less experienced/qualified staff - Evidence of CPD ### Communication & Relationship **Essential** - Ability to work as part of a team - Ability to communicate with colleagues and service users on both routine and complex matters ### Analytical & Judgement Skills **Essential** - Ability to undertake and report on departmental investigations - Ability to recognise and monitor parameters of quality, accuracy and non-conformances according to departmental standard operating procedures - Ability to participate in the production and interpretation of audit data - Ability to review and interpret technical data ### Planning & Organisational Skills **Essential** - Ability to participate in the planning of day to day procedures and processes - Ability to organise and manage personal responsibilities in a timely and efficient manner with referral to senior staff when required - Ability to multitask within decontamination systems ## Documents - [a-24-6715812 senior decontamination supervisor b4 (doc, 109.0kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=9069413) ## 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.