Endoscopy Band 4 Decontamination Supervisor (Subject to job matching)NHS

Job summary

**Subject to job matching**

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and motivated Band 4 Endoscopy Decontamination Supervisor to join the Endoscopy Team at Macclesfield Hospital. This permanent position offers 37.5 hours per week and plays a key role in ensuring the safe, effective, and compliant delivery of decontamination services that support the Endoscopy Unit.

The successful candidate will be responsible for supervising the day-to-day operation of the decontamination service, maintaining high standards of quality, safety, and regulatory compliance, and supporting the development of the decontamination workforce. The post supports a 6-day service operating between 8:00am and 7:00pm, and the postholder will also participate in the out-of-hours emergency on-call rota to ensure continuity of service provision.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced decontamination professional looking to develop their leadership skills within a busy and expanding endoscopy service, while contributing to the delivery of high-quality patient care across East Cheshire NHS Trust.Hours per week: 37.5

Main duties of the job

• To participate and lead effectively the preparation, maintenance, cleaning and disinfecting of all equipment
• To decontaminate all equipment after each procedure.
• To handle hazardous chemicals on a daily basis according to C.O.S.H.H. guidelines and Trust policies.
• To ensure adequate supplies of decontamination disposables.
• To ensure maintenance contracts are in place and updated as required
• To ensure decontamination guidelines are adhered to and updated in conjunction with BSG guidelines.
• To develop protocols for a variety of decontamination activities e.g. sending endoscopes for repair.
• Develop an education tool on the importance of decontamination
• Ensure maintenance and testing of AEDs and endoscopes is performed as scheduled
• Perform audits as necessary
• To participate in the 24 hours on call service

Research/Training and Development.

• Assist in the development of competencies for decontamination.
• Participate in the training and assessment of endoscopy technicians.

Specific requirements regarding J.A.G accreditation:

• To provide knowledge of JAG requirements.
• To manage and develop the monitoring structure to ensure all JAG requirements are achieved.
• Undertake audit work.

This list of duties is not intended to be exhaustive, but indicates the main areas of work and may be subject to change after consultation with the post-holder to meet the changing needs of the service

Job description

Please read the attached Applicant Pack prior to completing your application form to find out more information.

Please download a copy of the Job Description and Person Specification located under the Supporting documents heading to read more about the advertised role.

As part of making your application we encourage you to review the Trusts Careers webpage Careers :: East Cheshire NHS Trust for more information about working for East Cheshire NHS Trust.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome all applications irrespective of age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, race or religion. The Trust is a Disability Confident Leader and as such, applicants with disabilities will be offered an interview providing they meet the minimum criteria for the post (outlined in the Person Specification).

We understand that some applicants may choose to use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in preparing their application. While this is not discouraged, it is essential to personalise this information, particularly your supporting information section as these tools cannot fully grasp the context or requirements of the job youre applying for. We kindly remind candidates that all submissions must be truthful and accurately reflect your own experiences and suitability for this role. Personal integrity and authenticity are central to our recruitment process and being a member of East Cheshire NHS Trust.

Applicants are advised to apply early as we reserve the right to close the advert prior to the advertised closing date should we receive a large number of applications.

We look forward to receiving your application.

We welcome applications from Graduate visa holders; it is important to note that you must have a minimum of 12 months before this expires at the start of your employment for training and operational reasons.

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About us

We are committed to providing the best quality integrated care to our patients. To achieve this aim we need highly motivated staff who are united by common values and behaviours.

We believe our workforce is our greatest asset and we actively support our staff to develop their capabilities to the full, with a variety of learning and development opportunities.

Whether you are just starting out in your career or are looking to use your skills and experience in a new role, East Cheshire NHS Trust is the right employer for you. We look forward to you joining us so that we can bring out your best.

Please be aware that this post requires an Enhanced DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) check with barred lists, the cost of which is payable by the successful candidate. If you have lived or worked abroad for 6 months or more in the last 5 years you will need to obtain an overseas police clearance. Further information can be found on the additional information links at the bottom of the advert.