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Job summary

Main area
Estates
Grade
NHS AfC: Band 5
Contract
Permanent: Participation in On Call
Hours
Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Participation in On call)
Job ref
223-DCE-293
Employer
The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Queensway Business Park
Town
Hadley
Salary
£29,970 - £36,483 per annum
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
22/05/2025 23:59

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The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust logo

Decontamination Engineer

NHS AfC: Band 5

Job overview

The post holder will be required to carry out maintenance, validation and periodic testing of washer-disinfectors and sterilisers and associated equipment/infrastructure, including RO water plant within the Sterile Services Department (SSD), and as necessary, to work at other decontamination facilities within the Trust, such as those that support the Endoscopy and Pathology services. The post holder will be part of the Estates multi-disciplined team and should therefore be able to work as part of the team, but also have the ability to work alone and be an active member of the on-call team, which provides emergency cover outside of normal working hours.

The post holder will be required to act as the Competent Person (Decontamination) as defined in Health Technical Memorandum (HTM) 01-01: Management and decontamination of surgical instruments (medical devices) used in acute care.

 The post holder will be required to carry out commissioning, quarterly and annual validations and maintenance on various types of decontamination equipment and carry out planned and reactive maintenance on all the electrical and mechanical plant that is part of the infrastructure of the SSD and Endoscopy units

Main duties of the job

  • To carry out the maintenance, validation, and periodic testing on various types of decontamination equipment in accordance with National and European standards.
  • Be an active member of the Estates team, and to be willing to support and assist work colleagues when requested, across a broad range of engineering services.
  • To work on a wide range of equipment and carry out the weekly, quarterly, annual and commissioning tests and ensure that all tests are carried out in accordance with European Standards and Health Technical Memorandum guidance, so as to ensure that the equipment is safe and reliable in use.
  • To interpret all chart recording results, including the preparation and presentation of detailed reports and documentation in accordance with EN and HTM requirements.
  • To interpret the results of the weekly, quarterly, annual and commissioning tests and to advise site management of the outcome, and any follow up action required.
  • The post holder has the freedom to act to ensure that the validation service is continuously provided and will use their own judgment to decide upon when to inform their line manager and/or ‘Users’ of any issues that may impact adversely on the SSD/ Endoscopy service.  
  • To make informed use of detailed technical information provided by the Manufacturer’s service manuals.
  • To carry out investigations and to repair and give advice on complex fault finding on decontamination equipment.

Working for our organisation

Join us at The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust, where our passion for excellence drives everything we do.

We're on a mission to provide high quality, safe care to our patients, in an environment our incredible staff are proud to work in.

Our vision, 'To provide excellent care for the communities we serve,' is not just a statement; it's a promise we live by every day. Guided by our core Values - Partnering, Ambitious, Caring, and Trusted - we're determined to make a real difference in the lives of those who matter most: our patients and their families.

If you're ready to be part of a team that's dedicated to continuous improvement, come join us and let's make a difference together!

 

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled Job Description.

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • Completed recognised apprenticeship in relevant base trade.
  • B/TEC (HNC/HND) or equivalent relevant experience.
  • Demonstrable ability to interpret & fault find on a device range of complex electrical/mechanical systems and installations.
  • Health and Safety Qualifications or modules of technical qualifications (IOSH One Day Working Safely, CSCS Bronze card minimum), or agree to carry out the training.

Experience & Knowledge

Essential criteria
  • Significant in depth experience post apprenticeship.
  • A clear understanding of health and safety procedures in theory and practical application.
  • Installation and/or engineering maintenance experience in an industrial, domestic or commercial setting
Desirable criteria
  • Relevant experience of NHS hospital environment.
  • Substantial experience and knowledge of the maintenance, testing, validation and commissioning of decontamination
  • PLC knowledge and experience

Skills

Essential criteria
  • Ability to interpret & work from drawings & specifications.
  • Demonstrable knowledge of other crafts.
  • Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with others, mainly verbally & in writing.
  • Ability to instruct others on his/her work.

Personal Qualities

Essential criteria
  • Ability to work without supervision
  • Awareness of limits of own knowledge and ability/willingness to seek guidance and support.
  • A willingness to work flexibly and in a versatile manner to cover maintenance on a wide variety of plant & equipment.
  • Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team.
  • Ability to prioritise own work.
  • A willingness to demonstrate reliability & flexibility in their contribution to service delivery in the face of changing service demands.
  • A focus on customer service
  • Willing to undertake training relevant to the post.
  • Willing to engage in new and innovative working practices to improve the service.
  • A commitment to own continuous personal development
  • Basic IT skills e.g. use of hand-held tablets or willing to learn.

Other

Essential criteria
  • Participation in on-call system.
  • Ability to travel as necessary to meet the requirements of the role.
  • Ability and willingness to undertake all duties as detailed in the job description.
Desirable criteria
  • Ability to work overtime.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

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Applicant requirements

The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Application numbers

In the event of a high response to this advertisement, this post will be closed. Early applications are advised.

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Mike Williams
Job title
Estates Site Manager PRH
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
01952 641222
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