Decontamination Technician
The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust
Shrewsbury, SY3 8XQView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)
Salary
£25,760 to £27,476
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
27 October 2026
8 days leftJob description
We're looking for a new Decontamination Technician to join our team! The successful candidate will be responsible for the decontamination of endoscope...
- Responsible for cleaning, disinfecting and preparing endoscopes and related equipment so they are safe to use for patient care.
- Help maintain a clean, tidy and well-organised decontamination area, ensuring all equipment is working correctly and supplies are stocked.
- Follow national, local and Trust procedures to make sure high standards of safety, quality and infection prevention are maintained.
- Report equipment faults, stock shortages and any issues that could affect the smooth running of the service.
- Keep accurate records and use tracking systems to ensure all equipment can be traced and monitored correctly.
- Work closely with colleagues across the Endoscopy Unit, supporting service improvements, training and the delivery of an efficient service across both hospital sites.
For full details of the roles and responsibilities of this position, please see the attached document entitled "Candidate Job Pack"
We believe that compassionate care sits at the heart of everything we do. Every member of our team -- clinical or non-clinical -- plays a vital role in ensuring that patients, families, and colleagues are treated with dignity, empathy, and respect at all times.
We expect all staff to demonstrate compassion not only through their words, but through their actions: by listening attentively, communicating clearly and kindly, and recognising individual needs, feelings, and circumstances of those in our care.
Effective communication is central to safe and high-quality healthcare. We value colleagues who take the time to understand others, explain information in a meaningful way, and respond to concerns with patience and understanding.
By joining our team, you are committing to uphold these values -- ensuring that every patient feels heard, respected, and valued, and that compassion is embedded in every interaction, every day.
Qualifications
Essential: - GCSE in maths and English
Desirable: - Relative NVQ qualification; - Evidence of CPD
Experiance and Knowledge
Essential: - Basic knowledge of endoscopy; - Basic knowledge around infection control
Desirable: - Previous working knowledge within endoscopy
Skills
Essential
- Ability to work within a multi-disciplinary team
- Effective communication skills, verbal and written
- Ability to work under pressure in an area of fast paced working
- Physical/manual dexterity to enable the safe practice in the decontamination and maintenance of endoscopes
Desirable: - Basic computer skills
How to apply
Applications are handled entirely by the employer on the original advert. We do not collect CVs, supporting statements or application data.
Provenance
Source
NHS Jobs
First seen
13 October 2026
Last checked
15 October 2026
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