Decontamination Technician
At a glance
- Band
- Band 3
- Contract
- Permanent
- Pattern
- Full-time, Part-time
- Posted
- 15/09/2026
- Closes
- 25/09/2026
Sponsorship verdict
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“****PLEASE NOTE THIS ROLE IS NOT ELIGIBLE FOR SPONSORSHIP****”Quoted verbatim from the source advert
Role summary
This role involves providing a safe, high-quality Endoscopy Decontamination service at The Princess Royal Hospital. The technician will be responsible for the manual cleaning and decontamination of flexible endoscopes, managing equipment, and sending scopes for service and repair. Full training will be provided, and the successful candidate will become an expert in decontamination, working under strict guidelines in a busy unit. The role requires attention to detail and the ability to work under pressure.
Key responsibilities
- Manual cleaning and decontamination of flexible endoscopes before and after Endoscopy.
- Managing equipment to ensure scopes are ready for morning, afternoon and evening lists.
- Sending scopes away for service and repair.
- Providing advice and expertise regarding decontamination and best practice once trained.
Essential criteria
- Essential with basic knowledge of Endoscopy
- Essential knowledge of IPC
- Maths/English GCSE Grade 4-9 (A-C) or equivalant
- NVQ level 2
- Working knowledge of endoscopic procedures and decontamination of equipment
- Effective communication skills verbal and written
- Ability to work under pressure and fast pace working
- Physical dexterity to enable the safe practice in the decontamination and the maintenance Of Endoscopes
Desirable criteria
- Previous working knowledge of Endoscopy
- On going CPD
- Basic computer skills
Useful to know
Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 3 at £24,625 – £25,674 a year, across England.
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The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust
Decontamination Technician
The closing date is 25 September 2026
Job summary
PLEASE NOTE THIS ROLE IS NOT ELIGIBLE FOR SPONSORSHIP
We are looking for a motivated person who is interested in helping to provide a safe, high quality Endoscopy Decontamination service to patients at The Princess Royal Hospital, Telford.
You'll work closely with the team to provide the best care for our patients working under strict guidelines and protocols. However once training has been provided, staff will look to you for advice and expertise regarding decontamination and best practice.
You must be conscientious and have the ability to give attention to detail. You will need to possess GCSE grades 9 - 4 (or equivalent) in Maths and English and have the ability to work to tight deadlines as the Endoscopy Unit is extremely busy with all three procedure rooms running to full capacity.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to work well within a team are essential. You must also have excellent documentation and record keeping skills.
Experience is desirable but not required as full training will be given.
Main duties of the job
The job involves the manual cleaning and decontamination of flexible endoscopes before and after Endoscopy.
Manual dexterity is an essential requirement to the role. You wi
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