Job summary
- Main area
- Endoscopy
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 4
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week
- Job ref
- 209-A-26-8165442
- Employer
- East Cheshire NHS Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Macclesfield District
- Town
- Victoria Road, Macclesfield
- Salary
- £28,392 - £31,157 per annum (subject to job matching)
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 28/09/2026 23:59
Employer heading
Endoscopy Band 4 Decontamination Supervisor (Subject to job matching)
NHS AfC: Band 4
It is all about the people at East Cheshire NHS Trust. We have a real sense of community, and our values are truly embedded into everything we do, ensuring we are a great and inclusive place to work. You will be supported, developed and empowered throughout your career with us. Come and join us, where you can play your part in helping us deliver outstanding care and improving the health of all the people we serve.
Job overview
**Subject to job matching**
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
Main duties of the job
- 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.
This list of duties is not intended to be exhaustive, but indicates the main areas of work and may be subject to change after consultation with the post-holder to meet the changing needs of the service
Working for our organisation
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.
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.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please read the attached Applicant Pack prior to completing your application form to find out more information.
Please download a copy of the Job Description and Person Specification located under the Supporting documents heading to read more about the advertised role.
As part of making your application we encourage you to review the Trusts Careers webpage Careers :: East Cheshire NHS Trust for more information about working for East Cheshire NHS Trust.
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome all applications irrespective of age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, race or religion. The Trust is a Disability Confident Leader and as such, applicants with disabilities will be offered an interview providing they meet the minimum criteria for the post (outlined in the Person Specification).
We understand that some applicants may choose to use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in preparing their application. While this is not discouraged, it is essential to personalise this information, particularly your supporting information section as these tools cannot fully grasp the context or requirements of the job you’re applying for. We kindly remind candidates that all submissions must be truthful and accurately reflect your own experiences and suitability for this role. Personal integrity and authenticity are central to our recruitment process and being a member of East Cheshire NHS Trust.
Applicants are advised to apply early as we reserve the right to close the advert prior to the advertised closing date should we receive a large number of applications.
We look forward to receiving your application.
We welcome applications from Graduate visa holders; it is important to note that you must have a minimum of 12 months before this expires at the start of your employment for training and operational reasons.
Non-UK or Irish applicants should check their visa and this role’s eligibility for sponsorship before applying. For further information please visit Visas and immigration - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
Please be advised we are unable to provide Skilled Worker Visa Sponsorship to non-UK residents.
Person specification
Further Information
Essential criteria
- Please provide any additional relevant information to support your application. Please note that this is a non-scoring question
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- NVQ 3 in Health Care or equivalent relevant experience
Desirable criteria
- Endoscopy specific training/competencies. NVQ2/3 Customer Care
Knowledge
Essential criteria
- 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.
Desirable criteria
- Trust and Governing body policies and practices relevant to Endoscopy
Skills
Essential criteria
- Excellent communication skills.
- Moving and handling
- Ability to organise and prioritise workload
- Ability to use own initiative and problem solve.
Desirable criteria
- Manipulation of delicate equipment
Experience
Essential criteria
- Committed to providing the highest standards of work. Decontamination and infection control awareness
Desirable criteria
- Technical knowledge re endoscopic equipment.
Communication
Essential criteria
- Good interpersonal skills Multidisciplinary team working
- Accuracy in written work Computer literacy
Other Role Requirments
Essential criteria
- Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification for further role requirements.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Penny Lloyd
- Job title
- Unit Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01625 661030
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