Description
We are looking for an enthusiastic person to join our team in Croydon as a Decontamination Technician. The successful candidate will be responsible for accurately checking back into the department instruments that have been used in patient operations, decontamination, inspection, assembly, packing, sterilisation, and distribution.
The main duties of the job include:
- Assisting in the reprocessing and distribution of medical and surgical reusable devices for use in patients
- Occasionally working on their own and participating in the on-call rota after a qualifying period
- Working in accordance with the department's Quality Management System
- Demonstrating a flexible 'can do' attitude and responding to major incidents
- Manual handling, exposure to blood and bodily fluids, and working with chemicals and machinery
The role does not involve direct patient contact.
As a Decontamination Technician, you will be expected to:
- Comply with all reasonable requests made by a Supervisor, Manager, or designated Decontamination Technician
- Complete all paperwork correctly, legibly, and on time
- Inform a Supervisor when any raw material stocks are becoming low
- Actively participate in the appraisal system in accordance with Trust policy
The salary for this permanent, full-time position is £30,142 per annum, inclusive of HCAS (Outer).
Croydon Health Services NHS Trust places a great deal of importance on education and training throughout the careers of all staff, offering access to a range of core skills training and professional development.