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Salary for this role£25,760 – £27,476 a year

Health and Care route minimum£25,000 a year

Pay basisNational pay scales (NHS bands)

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Role description

Job summary

We're looking for a new Decontamination Technician to join our team!

The successful candidate will be responsible for the decontamination of endoscopes and accessory equipment following appropriate training and competency assessment.

They will be responsible for all general housekeeping duties within the decontamination area of the Endoscopy unit, and be responsible for ensuring adequate stocks of consumables within the decontamination area aremaintained to meet service requirements and that all equipment within the decontamination area isclean and in good working order.

Main duties of the job

Responsible for cleaning, disinfecting and preparing endoscopes and related equipment so they are safe to use for patient care.
Help maintain a clean, tidy and well-organised decontamination area, ensuring all equipment is working correctly and supplies are stocked.
Follow national, local and Trust procedures to make sure high standards of safety, quality and infection prevention are maintained.
Report equipment faults, stock shortages and any issues that could affect the smooth running of the service.
Keep accurate records and use tracking systems to ensure all equipment can be traced and monitored correctly.
Work closely with colleagues across the Endoscopy Unit, supporting service improvements, training and the delivery of an efficient service across both hospital sites.

About us

Our Poppy's Promise Commitment

We believe that compassionate care sits at the heart of everything we do. Every member of our team -- clinical or non-clinical -- plays a vital role in ensuring that patients, families, and colleagues are treated with dignity, empathy, and respect at all times.

We expect all staff to demonstrate compassion not only through their words, but through their actions: by listening attentively, communicating clearly and kindly, and recognising individual needs, feelings, and circumstances of those in our care.

Effective communication is central to safe and high-quality healthcare. We value colleagues who take the time to understand others, explain information in a meaningful way, and respond to concerns with patience and understanding.

By joining our team, you are committing to uphold these values -- ensuring that every patient feels heard, respected, and valued, and that compassion is embedded in every interaction, every day.

Date posted

13 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£25,760 to £27,476 a year per annum/ pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

223-SDT-779

Job locations

The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital

Mytton Oak Road

Shrewsbury

SY3 8XQ

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

For full details of the roles and responsibilities of this position, please see the attached document entitled "Candidate Job Pack"

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

GCSE in maths and English

Desirable

Relative NVQ qualification
Evidence of CPD

Experiance and Knowledge

Essential

Basic knowledge of endoscopy
Basic knowledge around infection control

Desirable

Previous working knowledge within endoscopy

Skills

Essential

Ability to work within a multi-disciplinary team
Effective communication skills, verbal and written
Ability to work under pressure in an area of fast paced working
Physical/manual dexterity to enable the safe practice in the decontamination and maintenance of endoscopes

Desirable

Basic computer skills

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.