Decontamination Specialist

4 weeks ago


Gateshead, Gateshead, United Kingdom QE Facilities Full time

Job Summary

The successful candidate will be responsible for the safe sterilisation and disposal of waste produced by the pathology laboratory at Queen Elizabeth Hospital.

Working closely with the pathology laboratory staff, the post holder will ensure compliance with regulations and standard operating procedures to deliver an effective and compliant service.

The role involves working in sterile services, Endoscopy decontamination, and theatre logistics, with a focus on maintaining a safe and pleasant environment.

Main Responsibilities

  • Attend training courses and participate in training strategies to maintain knowledge and skills.
  • Support departmental needs to ensure monitoring, maintenance, and servicing requirements of endoscopes and theatre instruments are undertaken.
  • Ensure routine tests are undertaken and recorded in accordance with Planned Preventative Maintenance Schedules, Quality Standards, and Guidance.
  • Adhere to recommendations for the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) and risk assessments appropriate to the area.
  • Inspect equipment within the decontamination cycle to ensure processes are effective.
  • Recognise devices by name and ensure theatre trays and endoscopes are repacked correctly.
  • Attend and participate in departmental meetings.
  • Support the development or refreshing of standard operating procedures according to service change and modernisation.

About QE Facilities

QE Facilities is a wholly owned subsidiary company of Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust, providing a range of non-clinical services to GHNT and other NHS organisations.

We provide consultancy services, advising clients on establishing a subsidiary company within an NHS body and provision of VAT compliance advice.

QE Facilities work to their own Terms and Conditions, which are not the same as Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust Terms and Conditions.



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