Endoscopy Decontamination Quality Coordinator

An exciting opportunity has arisen to appoint an endoscope decontamination coordinator to provide support for the provision of an efficient and safe endoscope decontamination service at Glangwili General Hospital.

The Endoscope Decontamination Quality Co-ordinator must ensure that the decontamination of flexible endoscopes are carried out in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions, Welsh Health Technical Memorandum 0106, whilst ensuring the documentation requirements of ISO 13485 Quality Management System is maintained.

Working hours will be dictated by the needs of the service and therefore applicants should have a flexible working approach to maintain service needs and requirements.

The post holder will liaise daily with the endoscopy suite staff to ensure their operational needs are addressed.

The post holder will be responsible for the day-to-day supervision of the Endoscope Decontamination Unit, which includes:
All aspects of the delivery of the decontamination and maintenance service for, flexible endoscopes and other related equipment within the endoscopy decontamination unit.

The supervision of decontamination technicians.

The assessment and delivery of initial and ongoing training for Decontamination Technicians in the effective and safe decontamination of flexible endoscopes and associated accessories.

All aspects of quality management of the endoscopy decontamination unit ensuring compliance to ISO 13485.

Undertaking regular audits and providing reports of findings.

**The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post**: Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

Hywel Dda University Health Board is the planner and provider of NHS healthcare services for people in Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire and its bordering counties. Our 11,000 members of staff provide primary, community, in-hospital, mental health and learning disabilities services for around 384,000 people across a quarter of the landmass of Wales. We do this in partnership with our three local authorities and public, private and third sector colleagues, including our volunteers, through:

- Four main hospitals: Bronglais General in Aberystwyth, Glangwili General in Carmarthen, Prince Philip in Llanelli and Withybush General in Haverfordwest;
- Seven community hospitals: Amman Valley and Llandovery in Carmarthenshire; Tregaron, Aberaeron and Cardigan in Ceredigion; and Tenby and South Pembrokeshire Hospital Health and Social Care Resource Centre in Pembrokeshire;
- 48 general practices (four of which are managed practices), 47 dental practices (including three orthodontic), 99 community pharmacies, 44 general ophthalmic practices (43 providing Eye Health Examination Wales and 34 low vision services) and 17 domiciliary only providers and 11 health centres;
- Numerous locations providing mental health and learning disabilities services;
- Highly specialised and tertiary services commissioned by the Welsh Health Specialised Services Committee, a joint committee representing seven health boards across Wales

The organisation will ensure that all employees of Hywel Dda University Health Board are treated as equals and fairly at all times. An organisation that allows people to express opinions and ideas on areas we can improve and will actively listen to them. All employees will be treated appropriately through friendships and professional relationships encouraging politeness and courtesy at all times.

You will be able to find a full job description and person specification attached within the supporting documents.

The ability to communicate in Welsh is desirable for this post. If you do not meet the Welsh Language requirements specified, the Health Board offers a variety of learning options and staff support to help you meet these mínimal desirable requirements during the course of your employment with us.

Interviews will be held on 15/03/2023.