Total 2 Maintenance / Repair job vacancies in ST16 2TF

For more information on working for the Trust, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification. For more details on the post, please contact the hiring manager.

The post holder will be responsible as part of the decontamination team for the disinfection of all endoscopes in the unit and those from other departments within the Trust. This will involve inspection, cleaning, leak testing, preparing scopes for placement in the endoscopic washer disinfector and completing the tracking and traceability system following strict departmental protocols. To operate washer / drier decontamination machines after having training. To carry out daily / weekly checks of water / machinery as per unit policy and procedures. To report any concerns to the Decontamination supervisor / Unit Manager relating to standards of cleanliness, hazards and patient safety within the clinical area. To clean and maintain endoscopic equipment according to Trust, British Society of Gastroenterology and COSHH regulations and guidelines To monitor stock levels for decontamination equipment and report to senior staff if stock is low To ensure stock is rotated and that out of date stock is not used Adhere to trust and departmental infection control polices and guidelines relating to exposure to blood and body fluids. Demonstrate understanding of COSHH regulations and the importance of using personal protective equipment when dealing with contaminated equipment and chemicals. Demonstrate awareness of and adherence to moving and handling policies and guidance relating to equipment. Demonstrate understanding of specific manual handling requirements of the department. To acknowledge personal limitations and seek advice from senior staff members when necessary.