Job Description

Contract - Permanent



Hours - 37.5 hours per week



Base - Scarborough



An exciting opportunity has arisen to join York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals Facilities Management (YTHFM) team, based at Scarborough Hospital in the Facilities department as a Decontamination (HPV/UV-C) Technician.



The role of the Decontamination Operative provides a vital service that contributes to the Trust overall Infection Prevention and Control Strategy.



You will be involved in the preparation and execution of process, ensuring cleaning, sterilising and decontamination process is delivered safely in wards, departments and non-clinical areas of the Trust buildings, and work as an integrated member of the Facilities team.



A comprehensive training programme is in operation, in which successful candidates participate to ensure proficient in the safe use of the UV-C and HPV decontamination equipment.



The role is physically demanding, lifting, and handling Decontamination equipment and long periods of standing. It is necessary to transport equipment around the Trust sites.



Successful candidates will have a flexible approach to work and work well under pressure, possess excellent communication skills, eagerness, and ability to learn.



Overtime/additional hours may also be available at times, for those who wish to do this.



The successful candidate will be based at Scarborough Hospital but must be willing to work at any of the Trust's sites when required, and therefore must be willing to travel.



Prepare rooms, environments, and equipment for decontamination, in accordance with standard operating procedures, and on completion of deployment ensure all checks are completed and the area is safe.



Clean the environment and utilise specialist equipment, to ensure a safe deployment.



Check all equipment prior and following deployments, to identify any faults within the equipment, and report accordingly by the appropriate channel.



Ensure compliant documentation is retained and recorded.



Ensure the health and safety of those within the environment is maintained throughout any deployments, and work in accordance with the Department's Standard Operating Procedures and risk assessments.



Across site working maybe required at times.



Monitoring stock levels and ordering.



When not deployed in HPV the operative will carry out tasks in the Domestic and Facilities Services team.



Our benefits

We offer a range of benefits to support our staff including:

Access to the NHS Pension Scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pension for dependants 27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service) A generous relocation package of up to 30% of salary (capped at 18k) to support with relocation expenses for hard to fill positions where relocation would be an expectation to undertake the role fully. If you would like to discuss a potential relocation package, please speak to the recruiting department/manager. A variety of different types of paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family and relationship issues, 24/7, from our Employee Assistance Programme NHS Car Lease scheme and Cycle to Work scheme An extensive range of learning and development opportunities Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping, motoring, cinema and finance from a range of providers

For further information on the fantastic range of benefits we offer please visit the Trust's dedicated Staff Benefits pages.

To find out more about working for our Trust, please visit:

https://yorkhospitals.pagetiger.com/hdjgxd

A full description of the role is available in the attachment:

job description.



Please note that if a high number of applications are received this advert may close early. You are advised to submit your application at the earliest opportunity.



Working for the Trust



Across our organisation, people are guided by values that were co-developed with staff: we are kind; we are open; and we pursue excellence.



Our values play into our ambition to develop a more diverse workforce, truly representative of our communities. We welcome applications from everyone, while working with our Staff Networks - including our Race Equality, LGBTQ+, Disability and Carers Networks - to increase the number of applications we receive from different backgrounds. If there is anything we can do to make our application process more accessible to you, please contact: yhs-tr. recruitment@nhs.net.



As p art of seeking to become more inclusive, we will consider requests for flexible working from the start of your employment. It may not be suitable for every role, but we will try and be supportive where we can. We would encourage you to speak to the recruiting manager named within this advert to discuss any requirements you may have.



YTHFM are currently funding level 1 membership of a Tailored Healthcare Cash Plan for all substantive Band 2 and 3 staff, on a trial basis and as a gesture of goodwill. This provides employees with access to a range of benefits, including refunding the costs of optical and dental services, physiotherapy, and wellbeing treatments, up to defined limits. This does not form part of our terms and conditions of employment and could be withdrawn at any time. We also offer discounted membership of Westfield Health's standard Plan for staff on bank contracts or employed in Band 4 or above.



Armed Forces Friendly Employer



We are holders of the Gold Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, which is helping actively promote SaBRE - Supporting Britain's Reservists and Employers. This means that we have made a statement of intent to support all Defence personnel, including with applications for employment.