Endo - Decontamination Technician

Endoscopy Decontamination Technician Band 3 ££25,760 - £27,476 per annum Hours: 37.5 per week plus On-call commitment The Department is operational from 7am – 8pm over a 6 day shift system. Your typical hours will be one week of earlies and one week of lates and the successful applicant will need to be able to work flexible shifts covering these hours. In line with Trust policy the department aims to become a 7 day service, it is possible that operational hours will be reviewed to reflect this. The Department runs an on-call service and the technician would be required to participate fully in the out of hours on-call rota (contracted to one week in every four). The role involves efficiently providing the correct handling, cleaning, decontamination maintenance and secure storage of flexible endoscopes and related equipment. No previous experience is required for this role as on ongoing training programme is in operation. Decontamination Technicians are given the opportunity to gain experience in Sterile Services once fully trained. For further information please contact the Head of Decontamination Services, Marea Lawford on 01908 996683. Interview date: 30 October 2026 Please note we are unable to sponsor this role 73.8% of this team would strongly recommend their organisation as an excellent place to work. ''NHS Survey, 2024'' 'We care We communicate We collaborate We contribute' Based in the Endoscopy Department the post holder will be part of a team of technicians responsible for the reprocessing of Endoscopes and associated medical devices to include the automated Endoscopy reprocessors and accessories. The post holder will adhere to all standards and policies relevant to the working area. There may be a requirement to work within the Sterile Services Department once trained. Milton Keynes University Hospital, in proud partnership with the University of Buckingham, is a University Teaching Hospital committed to advancing patient care through cutting-edge research and education. With a “Good” rating from the CQC and significant investment underway, this is an exciting time to join our team and grow your career. As a medium sized general hospital, we provide a full range of general medical and surgical services, including a busy Emergency Department, Maternity, and Paediatrics. As the population of our city and surrounding areas continues to grow rapidly, we are expanding and enhancing our facilities to meet rising demand and improve access to care for all our communities. We are also proud to offer a growing portfolio of specialist services. In January 2025 we opened our state-of-the-art Radiotherapy Centre, bringing advanced cancer treatment closer to home. Our services also include neonatology, specialist surgical care, and a wide range of diagnostics, supported by the new Community Diagnostic Centre at Whitehouse Health Centre. We have just opened the Oak Wards - a new ward block featuring two 24-bed wards. Further investment is underway, including the recently approved Women and Children's Centre, set to open by 2030. Visit our website to explore the latest news and opportunities at MKUH - News - Milton Keynes University Hospital - For further information about Milton Keynes please visit - Visit Milton Keynes For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Marea Lawford Job title: Head Of Decontamination Email address: Marea.Lawford@mkuh.nhs.uk Telephone number: 01908 996683