Endoscopy Support Worker - Decontamination

Job summary

PREVIOUS CANDIDATES NEED NOT APPLY

This is a very exiting opportunity as we are recruiting for staff to work within the Decontamination areas of the Gastroenterology Department, we are a forward thinking ever changing Directorate.

We are looking for enthusiastic, motivated flexible workers who are able to work well within a team.

If you can work well under pressure, have attention for detail,then this is the post for you.

** Previous applicants need not apply **

Main duties of the job

To safely and efficiently undertake the decontamination and reprocessing reusable medical devices to set standard.

The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate excellent communication skills and you will be trained to high standard, the role can be physically demanding.

About us

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust comprises Aintree University Hospital, Broadgreen Hospital & Royal Liverpool University Hospital.

We are part of NHS University Hospitals of Liverpool Group, formed on 1 Nov 2024 from the coming together of LUHFT and Liverpool Women's NHS Foundation Trust. The Group was born from a shared aim to improve the care we provide our patients.

UHLG is one of the largest employers in the region, with over 16,800 colleagues dedicated to caring for our communities - from birth and beyond.

For the 630,000 people across Merseyside, we are their local NHS. We provide general and emergency hospital care, alongside highly specialised regional services for more than two million people in the North West.

Aintree University Hospitalis the single receiving site for adult major trauma patients in Cheshire and Merseyside and hosts a number of regional services including an award-winning stroke facility.Broadgreen Hospitalis home to elective surgical, diagnostic and treatment services, together with specialist patient rehabilitation.Liverpool Women's Hospitalspecialises in the health of women and babies, delivering over 7,200 babies in the UK's largest single site maternity hospital each year. TheRoyal Liverpool University Hospitalis the largest hospital in the country to provide inpatients with 100% single bedrooms and focuses on complex planned care and specialist services.

For roles at Liverpool Women's, visit theircareers page.

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached Job Description for the requirements of the role and further details including personal specifications

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential

• NVQ Level II or equivalent

Skills

Essential

• Communication and interpersonal skillsAbility to work under pressure

Desirable

• Computer skills

Knowledge

Essential

• Demonstrable understanding of the principles of infection control

Desirable

• Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation Training