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Join to apply for theDecontamination Unit Assistantrole atNorthern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust 2 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants Join to apply for theDecontamination Unit Assistantrole atNorthern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. Job SummaryThe post holder will be part of a mobile team responsible for supporting endoscope decontamination across all service areas within the Salford Care Organisation (NCA), primarily based at the Decontamination Unit at Salford Royal Hospital and will work as a Decontamination Assistant. Job SummaryThe post holder will be part of a mobile team responsible for supporting endoscope decontamination across all service areas within the Salford Care Organisation (NCA), primarily based at the Decontamination Unit at Salford Royal Hospital and will work as a Decontamination Assistant.This role is part of a seven-day service and will involve working on a rotational basis, including weekdays, evenings, weekends, and bank holidays.Unfortunately, this role does not meet the criteria required to qualify for sponsorship.Main duties of the jobCollect and receive used endoscopes into the designated dirty decontamination area, applying standard precautions for infection control and relevant health and safety measures. Manually check and clean used endoscopes in line with local, national and manufacturer's guidelines. Prepare and Load endoscope into Automated Endoscope Reprocessor (AER) and set machine on decontamination cycle. Document and sign confirmation of compliance for each stage of the decontamination process you have undertaken, ensuring that the electronic tracking and traceability system is completed accurately. Monitor decontamination processes and the tracking and traceability system and report any issues or problems. Unload decontaminated endoscopes from AER and prepare for transport or place into the drying cabinets, ensuring traceability system updated accordingly. Comply with the Trust's Health and Safety Policy which outlines your responsibilities regarding Health & Safety at Work.About UsThe Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) provides hospital and integrated health and social care services to over one million people living across Greater Manchester. Our 20,000 colleagues care for people in hospital and in the community, working across Bury, Rochdale, Oldham and Salford, to save and improve lives.As a large NHS trust we are committed to enhancing the health of our local population by delivering consistently high standards of care and working closely with local authorities and key partners. We believe in our power and potential to make a difference and we're always looking for people who demonstrate our three core values -care, appreciateandinspire- to join our team.In return, we can offer you a job role with purpose and flexibility. The size and scale of the NCA means we can provide more challenge and opportunities so your career can always be moving in the right direction. By joining us you can also access a competitive benefits package, including, a fantastic annual leave allowance, flexible working opportunities and protected hours for health and wellbeing activities, helping you to achieve more personal downtime and a better work-life balance.DetailsDate posted15 July 2025Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 2Salary£24,465 a year per annumContractPermanentWorking patternFull-timeReference number236-SCO-CS229-25Job locationsSalford Royal HospitalStott LaneSalfordM6 8HDJob DescriptionJob responsibilitiesTo read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: DescriptionJob responsibilitiesTo read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: SpecificationQualificationsEssentialGeneral standard of education to certification levelDesirableNVQ 2 in health care or equivalentKnowledge, Training & ExperienceEssentialKnowledge and understanding of the type of work involved and awareness of working in healthcare environmentDesirablePrevious experience of Endoscope decontamination process NHS experienceEssentialSkills & AbilitiesAbility to work flexibly to meet the demands of the service Must be able to work on a rotational shift pattern, which includes weekday, bank holidays evenings and weekends as part of seven - day service Able to relate well with colleagues/the multi-disciplinary team and wider staff Committed to delivering high standards of service Good organisational skills Able to work on own initiative, following direction by supervisor or service teams Good communication skills/written and verbal (Informative and concise application form)DesirableBasic computer skillsPerson SpecificationEssentialAbility to work flexibly to meet the demands of the service Must be able to work on a rotational shift pattern, which includes weekday, bank holidays evenings and weekends as part of seven - day service Able to relate well with colleagues/the multi-disciplinary team and wider staff Committed to delivering high standards of service Good organisational skills Able to work on own initiative, following direction by supervisor or service teams Good communication skills/written and verbal (Informative and concise application form)DesirableBasic computer skillsDisclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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 SponsorshipApplications 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 the UK 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 informationDisclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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 SponsorshipApplications 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 the UK 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. 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