Band 4 Endoscopy Decontamination Supervisor in Macclesfield

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and motivated Band 4 Endoscopy Decontamination Supervisor to join the Endoscopy Team at Macclesfield Hospital. This permanent position offers 37.5 hours per week and plays a key role in ensuring the safe, effective, and compliant delivery of decontamination services that support the Endoscopy Unit. The successful candidate will be responsible for supervising the day-to-day operation of the decontamination service, maintaining high standards of quality, safety, and regulatory compliance, and supporting the development of the decontamination workforce. The post supports a 6-day service operating between 8:00am and 7:00pm, and the postholder will also participate in the out-of-hours emergency on-call rota to ensure continuity of service provision. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced decontamination professional looking to develop their leadership skills within a busy and expanding endoscopy service, while contributing to the delivery of high-quality patient care across East Cheshire NHS Trust. Hours per week: 37.5,

• To participate and lead effectively the preparation, maintenance, cleaning and disinfecting of all equipment
• To decontaminate all equipment after each procedure.
• To handle hazardous chemicals on a daily basis according to C.O.S.H.H. guidelines and Trust policies.
• To ensure adequate supplies of decontamination disposables.
• To ensure maintenance contracts are in place and updated as required
• To ensure decontamination guidelines are adhered to and updated in conjunction with BSG guidelines.
• To develop protocols for a variety of decontamination activities e.g. sending endoscopes for repair.
• Develop an education tool on the importance of decontamination
• Ensure maintenance and testing of AEDs and endoscopes is performed as scheduled
• Perform audits as necessary
• To participate in the 24 hours on call service

Research/Training and Development.

• Assist in the development of competencies for decontamination.
• Participate in the training and assessment of endoscopy technicians.

Specific requirements regarding J.A.G accreditation:

• To provide knowledge of JAG requirements.
• To manage and develop the monitoring structure to ensure all JAG requirements are achieved.
• Undertake audit work.
• Please be aware that this post requires an Enhanced DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) check with barred lists, the cost of which is payable by the successful candidate. If you have lived or worked abroad for 6 months or more in the last 5 years you will need to obtain an overseas police clearance. Further information can be found on the additional information links at the bottom of the advert.

• NVQ 3 in Health Care or equivalent relevant experience, Data protection Trust policies and procedures C.O.S.H.H.
• Knowledge of flexible endoscopy reprocessing
• Undertake audits, and ensure the decontamination service complies with JAG
• Provide supervision of other staff within the decontamination department., Excellent communication skills.
• Moving and handling
• Ability to organise and prioritise workload
• Ability to use own initiative and problem solve., Committed to providing the highest standards of work.
• Decontamination and infection control awareness, Good interpersonal skills Multidisciplinary team working
• Accuracy in written work Computer literacy

We are committed to providing the best quality integrated care to our patients. To achieve this aim we need highly motivated staff who are united by common values and behaviours.

We believe our workforce is our greatest asset and we actively support our staff to develop their capabilities to the full, with a variety of learning and development opportunities. Whether you are just starting out in your career or are looking to use your skills and experience in a new role, East Cheshire NHS Trust is the right employer for you. We look forward to you joining us so that we can bring out your best.