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Scoping Decontamination Team Leader

4 months ago


Wakefield, United Kingdom The Mid Yorkshire Teaching NHS Trust Full time

Job summary

* Previous applicants need not apply *

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Scoping Decontamination Team Leader to join the Decontamination Department at Pinderfields Hospital.

We are looking for a self-motivated and enthusiastic personwith trained or qualified in decontamination of flexible scopes. We are needing someone to support the team with good organisational skills and knowledge of the role. Previous experience in scoping decontamination is therefore, an essential.

This is a full time permanent position working hours per week normally on a rolling rota basis with shifts between and plus 8 Sundays on call per year. This can be discussed further at the interview stage.

Mid Yorks Teaching NHSTrust are committed to providing a comprehensive range of services andbenefits, along with access to a range of local/national discounts to supportyou and your family to make some fantastic savings. Brilliant pension scheme,shopping discounts or offers, staff parking, great training opportunities andmuch more.

Main duties of the job

To ensure departmental operating procedures for Flexible Scoping are adhered to by all Decontamination staff in accordance with quality management system, ISO13485.

To participate in the provision of a specialised decontamination of medical devices service contributing to the clinical care of the patients.

To co-ordinate day to day operational arrangements of the service.

To be the first point of contact for the resolution of internal and external complaints and making routine operational decisions within predetermined procedures.

Take lead responsibility for the training and assessment of staff.

About us

We provide care and support to over a million people inWakefield and Kirklees in their homes, community settings and across ourthree hospital sites at Pontefract, Dewsbury and Pinderfields (Wakefield).

Always striving for excellence, we are at the forefront ofinnovation and research, and we invest in teaching and the development of ourworkforce.

We live by our values of caring, improving, being respectfuland maintaining high standards. We listen and learn because we aim to make MidYorkshire the best place to work and receive care.

We value diversity and welcome talent and enthusiasmirrespective of age, disability, neurodivergence, sex, gender identity andgender expression, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation,or other personal circumstances including providing unpaid carers support tosomeone with a health and care need. As ethnic minority groups, members of theLGBTQ+ community, and people with a disability/neurodivergence are currentlyunder-represented across the organisation, we encourage applications frommembers of these groups. We have policies and procedures to ensure allapplicants are treated fairly and consistently.

We are proud of our staff networks - who offer valuableguidance and feedback from those with lived experience.

We have a clear vision and you could be part of this Ifyou share our values and you want to make a difference to the lives of ourpatients and their families and carers, we would love to hear from you.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

To work in accordance with Departmental Policy, Standard Operating Procedures and Quality Management Systems. To assist in the regular review of standard Operating Procedures. To direct the reprocessing of reusable medical devices: disassembly, cleaning, disinfection, checking, assembly, packing, despatch and tracking in a controlled environment. To supervise, organise and allocate work and / or train less experienced / qualified staff. Will be expected to use knowledge and skills when making decisions with regards to non-conformances. To ensure routine testing of decontamination equipment at the appropriate intervals to analyse and take appropriate action on any malfunction. To record all routine testing of decontamination equipment. To monitor stocks of raw materials as requested and to take appropriate action on any deficiencies, assist in the evaluation of new products. Meet the demands of the Departments workload whilst consistently achieving high quality standards which will be measured by in-process checks and non-conformance reports. To undertake initial investigation into non-conformance reports as instructed. To use manual dexterity and concentration for the disassembly and reassembly of the reusable medical devices in accordance with manufacturers instructions. To operate decontamination equipment and carry out routine tests in accordance with planned preventative maintenance schedules, quality standards and guidance. To communicate and supervise the enquiries from users and other members of healthcare staff in a polite and helpful manner, seeking scientific advice from senior decontamination staff where required. To have the ability to raise issues or concerns with senior staff. Resolve and address informal staffing issues, referring complex issues to line managers as appropriate. To undertake such duties as required, consistent with the responsibility of the grade and needs of the service. Person Specification

Skills and Abilities

Essential

Ability to work as part of a team. Ability to work accurately under pressure Excellent communication skills, relates to colleagues in an effective and positive manner on routine matters Able to work to given schedules and rotas. Able to organise and manage their personal responsibilities, with referral to senior staff when required, in a timely and efficient manner. Ability to undertake and report on non-conformances and investigations and understand when limit of capability has been reached. Ability to recognise and monitor parameters of quality, accuracy according to departmental standard operational procedures. Use of a word and PC systems including operation of windows based software and keyboard skills. Use of department tracking information system Understands the fundamentals of data quality, data protection and the confidential use of patient information.

Qualifications

Essential

Must be experienced/ trained in Flexible Scoping Decontamination

Desirable

ILM Supervisory qualification or equivalent QCF/ NVQ level 3 / diploma in healthcare and clinical support or equivalent Willingness to complete any other relevant qualification

Experience

Essential

Experience in all sections of flexible scoping decontamination. Experience of leading less experienced / qualified staff. Experience using decontamination equipment. Can demonstrate the ability to work to strict standards of quality and safety.

Desirable

Previous team leader experience

Knowledge and Awareness

Essential

Understands the concept and management of urgent / priority medical devices and non-conformances. Prioritise urgent workload Awareness of own limitations.

Desirable

Able to fully utilise tracking and processing systems

Personal Attributes

Essential

Ability to work to high standards under pressure. Flexible approach to work. Ability to work to strict standards of quality and safety. Demonstrates a professional manner at all times. Ability to work on own initiative. Demonstrates logical thinking to help troubleshooting. Ability to motivate others Enthusiastic

Other

Essential

Help provide out of hours service at weekends and in emergency situation