Decontamination Technician
Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Blackpool, FY3 8NR
Salary
£25,272
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
10 September 2026
10 days left
Job description
The centralised decontamination unit is looking for an enthusiastic and flexible team member to assist in the decontamination and delivery of endoscop...
The Endoscopy Decontamination Unit decontaminates all clinical and medical devices which can be reprocessed.
The functions of the department are undertaken with adherence to the Quality Management System ISO 13485 2012/2016 and compliance with Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust policies and procedures.
- To decontaminate and supply Endoscopes to departments within Blackpool Victoria Hospital
- Work to deadlines, assuring the quality and safe use of all instruments and of all equipment that is prepared, prior to decontamination for all user groups
- Ensure compliance with required standards, documented procedures and work instructions
- Support the Vision and Values of the Trust
Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is ideally situated just a forty five minute drive from Manchester. The Trust provides services to the 440,000 residents of Blackpool, Fylde & Wyre and North Lancashire, as well as specialist tertiary care for Cardiac and Haematology patients.
As one of the United Kingdom's largest coastal resort, Blackpool has plenty to offer its residents -it's not just a good place to work; it's a great place to live. In addition to its bustling centre and historic seafront, the town is world famous for its many attractions, including the famous Blackpool Tower. Blackpool also offers a number of scenic cycling routes round our local parks and across the surrounding countryside, as well as boasting panoramic views of the coast on its picturesque Promenade. Further afield, Blackpool also benefits from less than three-hour connections via rail to Edinburgh in the north and London in the south.
Qualifications
Essential
- Willingness & ability to undertake Eastwood Park training
Desirable
- Eastwood Park Training
Experience
Essential
- Understanding of quality and change in the clinical setting.
- Ability to communicate in English in a variety of settings with people of varying levels of understanding.
- Able to present factual information and refer questions to others where appropriate.
- Able to deal with sensitive issues with tact and diplomacy.
- An understanding of Decontamination of Endoscopes
- Basic I.T. skills in E mail.
- Basic understanding of NHS issues.
- Ability to develop effective interpersonal relationships with colleagues in the health care setting.
- Good attendance record and punctuality
- Able to perform a wide range of duties
Desirable
- Experience as a Decontamination Technician
Knowledge
Essential
- Basic knowledge of decontamination of scopes
How to apply
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First seen
28 August 2026
Last checked
31 August 2026
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