Job summary Join Our Endoscopy Decontamination Team at Heatherwood Hospital - Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust Are you reliable, adaptable, and eager to learn? We are seeking a committed and enthusiastic individual to join our Endoscopy Decontamination Unit based at Heatherwood Hospital, part of the Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust. This is an exciting opportunity to become an integral part of a supportive and professional team, working in a modern and friendly environment. About the Role Situated within the Day Surgery Unit, the Decontamination Unit plays a vital role in ensuring the safe and effective cleaning and disinfection of flexible endoscopes used across Endoscopy services. You'll be responsible for maintaining the highest standards of cleanliness and infection prevention, working closely with experienced practitioners to support patient safety and service efficiency. Main duties of the job Key Responsibilities Follow departmental Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Quality Management Systems to ensure all processes meet required standards Clean, disinfect and store delicate endoscopy equipment safely and efficiently, validating each stage of the process Maintain accurate records of procedures, testing, and equipment maintenance Assist with stock management, including ordering specialist decontamination items in line with Trust procurement guidelines Wear appropriate PPE and uphold infection control practices at all times Work independently while contributing effectively as part of the wider team About us Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust provides NHS hospital services for around 900,000 people across Berkshire, Hampshire, Surrey and south Buckinghamshire. As well as delivering excellent general hospital services to local people, we provide specialist heart attack, vascular, stroke, spinal, cystic fibrosis and plastic surgery services across a much wider area. We have three main hospitals - Frimley Park in Frimley near Camberley, Heatherwood in Ascot and Wexham Park near Slough. Our three core values, and the behaviors that support them, guide everything we do and set out what we expect of our staff in the way they treat patients, visitors, service users and each other, Committed to Excellence, Working Together and Facing the Future. We are also proud to host the Defence Medical Group South East at Frimley Park with military surgical, medical, and nursing personnel working alongside the hospital's NHS staff providing care to patients in all specialties. Details Date posted 15 May 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 3 Salary £25,883 to £26,958 a year per annum including HCAS Contract Fixed term Duration 12 months Working pattern Full-time Reference number 151-LC298 Job locations Heatherwood Hospital Brook Avenue Ascot, Berkshire SL5 8AA Job description Job responsibilities What We Offer Full training delivered by experienced colleagues A friendly, collaborative working environment Opportunities to develop skills in a specialist area of decontamination and infection control A key role within a forward-thinking and high-performing NHS Trust Who Were Looking For Someone dependable and detail-oriented, with a proactive approach to learning A team player who values precision and understands the importance of infection prevention No previous experience is required just a strong work ethic and a willingness to learn Want to Find Out More? If youre interested in making a difference behind the scenes in a vital healthcare setting, wed love to hear from you. Our decontamination team is happy to answer any questions and provide more insight into the role. Apply today and help us continue delivering safe, high-quality care at Frimley Health. For further information, please refer to the full Job Description and Person Specification. Please note we do not offer sponsorship for this role Job description Job responsibilities What We Offer Full training delivered by experienced colleagues A friendly, collaborative working environment Opportunities to develop skills in a specialist area of decontamination and infection control A key role within a forward-thinking and high-performing NHS Trust Who Were Looking For Someone dependable and detail-oriented, with a proactive approach to learning A team player who values precision and understands the importance of infection prevention No previous experience is required just a strong work ethic and a willingness to learn Want to Find Out More? If youre interested in making a difference behind the scenes in a vital healthcare setting, wed love to hear from you. Our decontamination team is happy to answer any questions and provide more insight into the role. Apply today and help us continue delivering safe, high-quality care at Frimley Health. For further information, please refer to the full Job Description and Person Specification. Please note we do not offer sponsorship for this role Person Specification VALUES AND BEHAVIOURS (E: 2 / D: 2) Essential Values and behaviours are expected to mirror those of the trust Desirable Demonstrates values and behaviours above what is expected ABILITY TO WORK IN A TEAM (E: 2 / D: 2) Essential Previous experience working in team & good communicator. Desirable Previous experience in Decontamination QUALIFICATIONS (E: 2 / D: 2) Essential GCSE or equivalent in English and Maths Desirable NVQ3 Technical Certificate in Decontamination or Equivalent level of knowledge and experience through appropriate training. PROFESSIONAL KNOWLEDGE (E: 2 / D: 2) Essential Ability to motivate a team and work accurately under pressure Desirable Ability to recognise and monitor parameters of quality and accuracy according to departmental standards Person Specification VALUES AND BEHAVIOURS (E: 2 / D: 2) Essential Values and behaviours are expected to mirror those of the trust Desirable Demonstrates values and behaviours above what is expected ABILITY TO WORK IN A TEAM (E: 2 / D: 2) Essential Previous experience working in team & good communicator. Desirable Previous experience in Decontamination QUALIFICATIONS (E: 2 / D: 2) Essential GCSE or equivalent in English and Maths Desirable NVQ3 Technical Certificate in Decontamination or Equivalent level of knowledge and experience through appropriate training. PROFESSIONAL KNOWLEDGE (E: 2 / D: 2) Essential Ability to motivate a team and work accurately under pressure Desirable Ability to recognise and monitor parameters of quality and accuracy according to departmental standards Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Employer details Employer name Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust Address Heatherwood Hospital Brook Avenue Ascot, Berkshire SL5 8AA Employer's website https://www.fhft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab) Employer details Employer name Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust Address Heatherwood Hospital Brook Avenue Ascot, Berkshire SL5 8AA Employer's website https://www.fhft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab). Location : Heatherwood Hospital, Brook Avenue, SL5 8AA Ascot, Berkshire, United Kingdom