Assistant Technician

If you have any queries, please contact Angela Addinall at [email protected]

About The Role

An opportunity has arisen for a self-motivated person to work within our Decontamination Department at Pinderfields Hospital.

If you are looking for a change, why not try a new opportunity with the team in our busy Flexible Scoping Decontamination unit. Full training will be given by members of the team. Attention to detail is a key requirement so if you have a good eye for detail why not apply straight away.

There is 1 full time permanent position working 37.5 hours per week. The shift pattern is Monday to Friday - 12pm to 20.00pm with an on call requirement for a Sunday to be discussed at the interview stage.

We offer numerous benefits including a generous pension scheme, career and training opportunities, annual leave starting at 35 days including bank holidays, an onsite nursery, shopping discounts, a discounted staff restaurant & cafes, plus much, much more.

Main duties

To work as an integral part of the department team in the receipt, disassembly, cleaning, disinfection, reassembly, packing and sterilisation of surgical instruments (medical devices). Recording all tasks on the departments computerised tracking and tracing system.

To work at all times in accordance with the department Standard Operating Procedures and the Quality Management System.

Key Requirements

• The manual cleaning and inspection of scopes, working the Endoscope Washer Disinfector, drying cabinets, and scope packaging system in line with ISO13485 quality management system.
• Utilising and understanding the instrument tracking system.
• Participating in the general tidiness and cleaning of the department environment
• Assist with the maintenance of stock control systems and maintain an economical use of commodities.
• Contribute to the maintenance of appropriate stock levels having regard for the effective utilisation of resources.
• Taking all precautions towards the safety of other members of staff during working hours.
• Attending yearly mandatory updates including fire training and moving and handling.
• Ensure work areas are maintained as safe and free from hazards as is possible during working activities.
• An enthusiasm to participate in flexible scope decontamination induction and on the job training.
• Following training the ability to demonstrate performance and capability.
• The ability to demonstrate dexterity and the ability to work in a methodical and systematic manner.
• Attention to detail.
• Ability to work in a busy production facility with tight deadlines whilst maintaining high standards in all aspects of work.
• Ability to work under instruction quickly and accurately.
• Ensuring equipment is well maintained, stored safely and securely when not in use e.g., flexible scopes.
• Assist with training new members of staff.
• Reporting any defects in the working environment to the appropriate place as soon as possible eg., lights not working, equipment faults.
• Checking and troubleshooting of problems with flexible scopes and automated endoscope reprocesser, AER (washer disinfector).
• Connecting Endoscope to AER and checking working correctly, general maintenance of AER
• Ensuring flexible scopes are cleaned and maintained to BSG Guidelines e.g. COSH regulations. This will be achieved through training and competency training.
• Ability to demonstrate a customer focused approach and respond to the demands from the customer and service users to meet their critical requirements.
• Participate in on call rota for theatre scopes decontamination.
• To prioritise work to help ensure equipment is available and ready to use within customer/user deadlines.
  
  

Be part of MY team

We are an acute trust caring for over one million people in Wakefield and Kirklees. Our 10,000 staff work in patients’ homes, the community, and our three hospitals in Pontefract, Dewsbury, and Pinderfields (Wakefield). We prioritise our people and values so we can deliver the best possible care to patients. Our team is friendly, passionate, and innovative, always seeking better ways to work.

We support work-life balance and foster a diverse, inclusive environment where everyone belongs. Our staff networks offer safe spaces to share ideas and concerns so we can increase awareness and appreciation of equality, diversity, and inclusion. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and especially encourage members of the LGBTQ+ community, ethnic minority groups, and people with disabilities or neurodivergence to apply, as they are currently underrepresented in the Trust.

If you value caring, high standards, improvement, and respect, join the MY team to make a difference every day.

Application Guidance

We understand that more applicants are using AI technology to help with their applications. While these tools can be useful, they cannot fully capture your skills, knowledge, and experience. It’s important that you personalise your application. Relying solely on AI is not recommended, as it may reduce your chances of success. Our screening process is thorough, so if you have used AI, please make sure to disclose this on your application form.

Our Benefits

• Access to the NHS pension plan
• Generous holiday allowance of 27 days plus bank holidays, increasing with 5 and 10 years of service
• Exceptional employee health and wellbeing services
• Extensive benefits and support, including:
• Onsite nurseries and childcare salary sacrifice scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Home electronics scheme
• Car lease salary sacrifice scheme
• Working carers support and advice, carers network and carers passport
• Flexible working options and family and carer-friendly policies
• Established staff networks, including LGBTQ+ and Race Equality
• Career progression, training and support
  
  

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