Job summary
The Decontamination Department is responsible for the provision of decontamination and sterilisation services to surgical theatres, endoscopy, out patient departments and wards/units of the Trust, together with GP's and other community users.
Main duties of the job
An exciting opportunity has arisen to Join our busy team in Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust as a Decontamination Technician helping to provide a comprehensive decontamination service.
The Decontamination Department is looking to recruit hard working, enthusiastic, flexible and motivated individual to join their team. The position of technician offers successful candidates the opportunity work within a well established and friendly team and train in all aspects of decontamination and sterile services.
The post will involve Cleaning and decontamination of mostly Endoscopes associated equipment used for several specialties and Surgical Instrumentation. Monitoring and validation of equipment used in the decontamination process. Will involve handling bodily fluids and requires the wearing of personal protective equipment.
The department operates 7 days working including weekends and you will be expected to participate in this Rota.
This role will also include on call services.
Details
- Date posted: 04 November 2026
- Closing date: 16 November 2026
- Pay scheme: Agenda for change
- Band: Band 2
- Salary: £25,272 a year per annum, pro rata
- Contract: Bank
- Working pattern: Flexible working
- Reference number: 407-SURGERY-8376065
- Job locations: Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust, Moat Road, Walsall, WS2 9PS, United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be expected to work flexibly across mon to friday 7:30 to 19:00 bank holiday.
The successful candidates will be required to work in all areas of the department.
The successful candidates will be responsible for Cleaning and decontamination of Endoscopes associated equipment used for several specialties and surgical instrumentations. Monitoring and validation of equipment used in the decontamination process. Will involve handling bodily fluids and requires the wearing of personal protective equipment. quality assurance, tracking and tracing, loan set processing, and stocking taking and ordering.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE Maths & English at grade C or above
- Educated to NVQ level 3 in relevant discipline or equivalent level of knowledge
Desirable
- Decontamination experience
Experience
Essential
- Have demonstrable experience working in a Decontamination Unit carrying out a wide range of day to day duties in a busy department
Skills
Essential
- Approachable, adaptable and flexible towards the role and delivery.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
About us
Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust is an integrated Trust and the only provider of NHS acute care in Walsall, serving a population of 284,300. It provides inpatient and outpatient services at the Manor Hospital as well as a wide range of services in the community. Walsall Manor houses the full range of district general hospital services under one roof. The £170 million development was completed in 2010, and ongoing upgrades ensure the Trust now has state-of-the-art facilities, including a Critical Care Unit, Neonatal Unit, Obstetric Theatre, and Integrated Assessment Unit. A new Urgent and Emergency Care Centre, opened in March 2023, has significantly improved emergency care facilities and capacity, providing almost 5,000 square metres of additional clinical space.
Employer details
- Employer name: Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust
- Address: Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust, Moat Road, Walsall, WS2 9PS, United Kingdom
- Employer's website: https://walsallhealthcare.nhs.uk