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Job summary The post holder will be trained in our busy Endoscopy Decontamination Unit, working Monday to Friday at the Royal Hallamshire Hospital as an Endoscopy Decontamination Technician 16:00pm - 20.00pm. Candidates will be appointed at Band 2 and progress to Band 3 upon completion of training. The Endoscopy Decontamination Unit consists of a Manager, two Supervisors and 13 technicians which are spread across the two units at the Northern General and Royal Hallamshire Hospitals. It is a busy department that works to the demand of the Service Users. The Service Users are spread around the Trust e.g. Cardiac Theatres, Endoscopy Unit GITU, Main Theatres, Radiology etc. Staff may be asked to change shifts, cover additional hours or cover the other site where there are staff absences therefore flexibility is key to this role. Main duties of the job This role involves testing and manually cleaning flexible endoscopes before placing into a washer disinfector. Unloading the flexible scopes and placing them into storage. Delivering clean endoscopes and collecting contaminated used endoscopes to/from Service Users around the Trust. The scopes require to have quality checks throughout the process and tracking by a computer system. Please also note this vacancy is a training post so all applicants will start at Band 2 and upon completion of necessary skills and/ or training will progress to Band 3. About us You will be working for an organisation which values and respects all of its staff and the community it serves. The Trust is a leader in the NHS and research sectors and provides excellent benefits for its staff. This includes commitments to professional development but also many policies to support employees in balancing their personal and professional lives. Details Date posted 18 June 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 2 Salary £24,169 to £25,674 a year pa/ pro rata for part time staff Contract Permanent Working pattern Part-time Reference number 190-0442-DIR Job locations Northern General Hospital Herries Road Sheffield S5 7AUJob description Job responsibilitiesPlease view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for full details regarding this post When completing your application please ensure that you clearly demonstrate how you meet the role criteria. Job description Job responsibilitiesPlease view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for full details regarding this post When completing your application please ensure that you clearly demonstrate how you meet the role criteria. Person Specification Qualifications Essential(Band 2 & 3) Educated to GCSE grade 4/C or above in English and Maths or equivalent qualifications/experience. (Band 2 & 3) NVQ level 2 in Health care or equivalent NVQ qualification Experience Essential(Band 2 & 3) Relevant experience working in an acute hospital setting or in a controlled environment Desirable(Band 2 & 3) Decontamination background in endoscopy or sterile services Skills and Knowledge Essential(Band 2 & 3) Ability to communicate to all levels within the Trust (Band 2 & 3) Understanding of decontamination practices and its importance to patient care and quality control. (Band 2) Willing to complete the Decontamination training programme for AFC band 3 including off site training courses specific for their role (Band 3) Completed STH Decontamination training programme including training from external scope representatives and off-site training courses relevant to their role Desirable(Band 2 & 3) Understanding of national standards and requirements of decontamination Personal Qualities Essential(Band 2 & 3) Team Player (Band 2 & 3) Flexible to cover shifts if necessary and agreed Person Specification Qualifications Essential(Band 2 & 3) Educated to GCSE grade 4/C or above in English and Maths or equivalent qualifications/experience. (Band 2 & 3) NVQ level 2 in Health care or equivalent NVQ qualification Experience Essential(Band 2 & 3) Relevant experience working in an acute hospital setting or in a controlled environment Desirable(Band 2 & 3) Decontamination background in endoscopy or sterile services Skills and Knowledge Essential(Band 2 & 3) Ability to communicate to all levels within the Trust (Band 2 & 3) Understanding of decontamination practices and its importance to patient care and quality control. (Band 2) Willing to complete the Decontamination training programme for AFC band 3 including off site training courses specific for their role (Band 3) Completed STH Decontamination training programme including training from external scope representatives and off-site training courses relevant to their role Desirable(Band 2 & 3) Understanding of national standards and requirements of decontamination Personal Qualities Essential(Band 2 & 3) Team Player (Band 2 & 3) Flexible to cover shifts if necessary and agreed 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit theUK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab) . From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement.Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab) . Additional information 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit theUK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab) . From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement.Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab) . Employer details Employer name Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Address Northern General Hospital Herries Road Sheffield S5 7AUEmployer's website(Opens in a new tab) Employer details Employer name Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Address Northern General Hospital Herries Road Sheffield S5 7AUEmployer's website(Opens in a new tab)#J-18808-Ljbffr