Job Description

Join Our Endoscopy Decontamination Team at Heatherwood Hospital - Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust



Are you reliable, adaptable, and eager to learn?

We are seeking a committed and enthusiastic individual to join our Endoscopy Decontamination Unit based at Heatherwood Hospital, part of the Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust. This is an exciting opportunity to become an integral part of a supportive and professional team, working in a modern and friendly environment.



About the Role

Situated within the Day Surgery Unit, the Decontamination Unit plays a vital role in ensuring the safe and effective cleaning and disinfection of flexible endoscopes used across Endoscopy services. You'll be responsible for maintaining the highest standards of cleanliness and infection prevention, working closely with experienced practitioners to support patient safety and service efficiency.



Key Responsibilities



Follow departmental Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Quality Management Systems to ensure all processes meet required standards



Clean, disinfect and store delicate endoscopy equipment safely and efficiently, validating each stage of the process



Maintain accurate records of procedures, testing, and equipment maintenance



Assist with stock management, including ordering specialist decontamination items in line with Trust procurement guidelines



Wear appropriate PPE and uphold infection control practices at all times



Work independently while contributing effectively as part of the wider team



Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust provides NHS hospital services for around 900,000 people across Berkshire, Hampshire, Surrey and south Buckinghamshire.



As well as delivering excellent general hospital services to local people, we provide specialist heart attack, vascular, stroke, spinal, cystic fibrosis and plastic surgery services across a much wider area.



We have three main hospitals - Frimley Park in Frimley near Camberley, Heatherwood in Ascot and Wexham Park near Slough.



Our three core values , and the behaviors that support them, guide everything we do and set out what we expect of our staff in the way they treat patients, visitors, service users and each other, Committed to Excellence, Working Together and Facing the Future .



We are also proud to host the Defence Medical Group South East at Frimley Park with military surgical, medical, and nursing personnel working alongside the hospital's NHS staff providing care to patients in all specialties.



What We Offer



Full training delivered by experienced colleagues



A friendly, collaborative working environment



Opportunities to develop skills in a specialist area of decontamination and infection control



A key role within a forward-thinking and high-performing NHS Trust



Who We're Looking For



Someone dependable and detail-oriented, with a proactive approach to learning



A team player who values precision and understands the importance of infection prevention



No previous experience is required - just a strong work ethic and a willingness to learn



Want to Find Out More?

If you're interested in making a difference behind the scenes in a vital healthcare setting, we'd love to hear from you. Our decontamination team is happy to answer any questions and provide more insight into the role.



Apply today and help us continue delivering safe, high-quality care at Frimley Health.



For further information, please refer to the full and Person Specification.



Please note we do not offer sponsorship for this role