Job overview

A Technical Specialist - providing oversight management and technical expertise for clients in the areas where decontamination of re-usable medical devices is carried out e.g., Sterile Services Units, Endoscopy Departments, Hospital Wards, ITU's, OPD's, Operating Theatres, Podiatry and Dental services. Additionally - Required to deliver accredited decontamination Training and Education Programmes nationally to the healthcare sector, in the areas of decontamination of reusable medical devices. The post holder will ensure that all work is carried out to the highest possible standard and at all times work within the guidelines laid out in the AVM quality system and procedures manual so as to fulfil the Trust’s overall objectives.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be required to act as the Authorised Person (Decontamination) for installed decontamination equipment, as defined by Department of Health guidelines at various NHS Trusts, Private Healthcare Establishments and Commercial Organisations.

The post holder will ensure that all work is carried out to the highest possible standard at all times and to work within the guidelines laid out in the AVM quality system and procedures manual so as to fulfil the Trust’s overall objectives; all work will be carried 3 out in compliance with statutory / legislative requirements and other local / national NHS standards and guidelines. This will include NHS Technical Memoranda, Health Building Notes, International, European and British Standards etc.

The post holder will be responsible for the technical control of the installed decontamination equipment and will have the autonomy and freedom to manage delegated projects within strict statutory / legislative guidelines.

Provide technical support and expert guidance with respect to decontamination equipment which will include trend analysis of critical data.

Working for our organisation

Our Trust

Cambridge University Hospitals (CUH) NHS Foundation Trust comprises Addenbrooke’s Hospital and the Rosie Hospital in Cambridge. With over 13,000 staff and over 1100 beds the priorities of the Trust focus on a quality service which is all about people – patients, staff and partners. Recognised as providing ‘outstanding’ care to our patients and rated ‘Good’ overall by the Care Quality Commissioner, is testament to the skill and dedication of the people who work here. CUH’s values – Together - Safe, Kind, Excellent – are at the heart of patient care, defining the way all staff work and behave. The Trust provides accessible high-quality healthcare for the local people of Cambridge, together with specialist services, dealing with rare or complex conditions for a regional, national and international population.

CUH is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community - a place where we can all be ourselves. We value our differences and fully advocate and support an inclusive working environment where every individual can fulfil their potential. We want to ensure our people are truly representative of all the communities that we serve. We welcome applications for all positions in the organisation irrespective of people’s age, disability, ethnicity, race, nationality, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership status, or pregnancy and maternity status or social economic background.