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Job summary

Inspect, manually clean, and correctly process flexible endoscopes and related equipment using washer-disinfectors, drying cabinets, and other EDU machinery. Maintain safe, standards-compliant decontamination practices, complete required testing and documentation, and ensure equipment tracking and traceability through to individual patients.

Job details

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) is one of the largest healthcare systems in the United Kingdom, employing approximately 40,000 staff across a wide range of clinical and non-clinical professions and roles. We deliver acute hospital, primary, community and mental health services to a population of over 1.15 million people, and to a wider population of 2.2 million when regional and national services are included. The Role An opportunity has arisen for a Permanent technician within New Victoria Hospital Endoscopy Decontamination Unit. As a key member of the team we are seeking the post holder to become multi skilled in all areas of the job. In maintaining and delivery of a high-quality decontamination service within the Endoscopy Decontamination Unit (EDU) Previous Decontamination Experience Is Essential. This role does not meet the eligibility criteria for a Skilled Worker visa or a Heath and Care Worker visa. NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) is unable to provide candidates or employees with a Certificate of Sponsorship (COS). Duration, Location, and Working Pattern: Location based in New Victoria Hospital Permanent Contract Full-time (36 hours per week) Shift pattern for this post are 4 days a week for both posts, day off on a rota basis Overtime available every 2nd Saturday Key Responsibilities Accurate inspection, manual cleaning, correct loading of AERs of all flexible scopes for use in surgical procedures to ensure continuing customer satisfaction for the benefit of patient care. Cleaning of flexible scope equipment to comply with Decontamination Standards. Compliance with all Departmental/ Divisional Health and Safety Fire, Security and other policies /regulations to ensure safe working practices and a safe working environment. Correct/safe operation of washer /disinfectors, drying cabinets and all other EDU equipment to ensure compliance with testing regime and HTM2030. Operation of equipment to ensure tracking and traceability from EDU to each individual patient is achieved. Ensure completion of Documentation to ensure tracking and traceability of equipment through the decontamination process. Carry out duties/daily test as operator as defined in HTM2030 Knowledge, training, qualifications and/or experience required to do the job: The Jobholder requires to have knowledge of, be proficient in, or undertake training in the following: - 1 year training to be undertaken in all aspects of operation of equipment/machinery and policies/procedures within EDU Develop proficient knowledge on operation of all EDU equipment including washer/disinfectors and drying cabinets Methods of decontamination and compatibility/suitability with equipment. Ability to learn and adapt to strict quality procedures. Ability to train new Technicians. Good all round education. Numerate, literate and practical. Good communication skills. Good team-worker Knowledge and understanding of NHS Glasgow Policies Including Environmental Health & Safety policies and procedures Infection Control Staff Governance Waste Management. What We Offer We offer a wide range of supportive policies designed to enhance your employee journey, including a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme, Cycle to Work Scheme, bursary scheme and extensive learning and development opportunities. As an NHS Scotland employee, you will be entitled to: A minimum of 27 days annual leave, increasing with length of service, plus public holidays Membership of the NHS Pension Scheme, including life insurance benefits Salary Sacrifice Car Benefit Scheme Development opportunities including study bursaries, e-learning and classroom-based courses Enhanced pay for working public holidays NHS discounts on a wide range of goods and services Confidential employee support and assistance, including counselling and psychological therapies Interested? If you would like to find out more, we would love to hear from you. For An Informal Discussion, Please Contact Susan Hailstones, EDU Manager, On 0141 347 8882 or email Susan.Hailstones@nhs.scot Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service and the Recruitment Process: Information for candidates AI tools like ChatGPT or Copilot can be great for planning and preparing your application, but your answers must be your own. Show us the real you: Your application should reflect your skills, experience, and motivations authentically. Use AI wisely: It’s fine to use AI for ideas or to check spelling and grammar, but don’t let it write your answers. Why this matters: Applications that rely on AI-generated content may be withdrawn. By applying, you confirm your responses are based on your own knowledge and achievements. Tip: Think of AI as a helper, not a substitute. We want to understand you, not an AI tool. NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) recognises the importance of work-life balance and is committed to offering a range of flexible working options where service needs allow. For roles where less than full-time hours can be accommodated, and where the tenure is listed as “various”, we encourage applications from individuals seeking flexible working arrangements. Flexible working will be included as a topic for discussion during the recruitment process. NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde encourages applications from all sections of the community. We are committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion and are proud of the diverse workforce we employ. By signing the Armed Forces Covenant, NHSGGC has pledged its commitment to being a Forces Friendly Employer. We welcome applications from across the Armed Forces Community and recognise military skills, experience and qualifications throughout the recruitment and selection process. 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What you’ll do

Inspect, manually clean, and correctly process flexible endoscopes and related equipment using washer-disinfectors, drying cabinets, and other EDU machinery. Maintain safe, standards-compliant decontamination practices, complete required testing and documentation, and ensure equipment tracking and traceability through to individual patients.

Requirements

Previous decontamination experience is essential, along with the ability to learn and follow strict quality procedures and become proficient in EDU equipment and decontamination methods. Applicants should be numerate, literate, practical, good communicators, and effective team members; training in all aspects of the role is provided over one year.

Benefits

• Employee Assistance Programme • Cycle To Work Scheme • Study Bursaries • Annual Leave • NHS Pension Scheme • Life Insurance • Salary Sacrifice Car Benefit Scheme • Learning And Development Opportunities • Enhanced Public Holiday Pay • NHS Discounts • Confidential Employee Support • Counselling And Psychological Therapies

Listed skills

• Teamwork · Preferred
• Documentation · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Endoscope Decontamination
• Manual Cleaning
• Equipment Inspection
• Washer-Disinfector Operation
• Drying Cabinet Operation
• Decontamination Standards
• Infection Control
• Health And Safety Compliance
• Equipment Testing
• Tracking And Traceability
• Documentation
• Quality Procedures
• Teamwork
• Communication
• Training Technicians
• Waste Management

Job areas

• Healthcare
• Security & Safety