JOB DESCRIPTION. MTO in Decontamination Engineering (2 posts) Estate Management Department

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1 Ref No: JOB DESCRIPTION JOB TITLE: MTO in Decontamination Engineering (2 posts) BAND: 4 DEPARTMENT: LOCATION: REPORTS TO: RESPONSIBILITY TO: Estate Management Department Craigavon Area Hospital (initially) the post holder will be required to work from and at any of the facilities within the Southern Trust. Senior Medical Technical Officer (Decontamination) Decontamination Technical Services Manager JOB SUMMARY: The post holder will support and assist the Decontamination Technical Services Manager (Authorised Person) or deputy manager in the delivery of an efficient and effective high quality medical and specialist equipment management service for Trust wide decontamination equipment. The post holder will undertake servicing, testing, validation, maintenance and sending for repair of medical, decontamination and specialist equipment, in line with Trust procedures. POST DUTIES: Duties and Responsibilities 1. Carry out the recommended daily and weekly routine testing procedures on large porous load and laboratory sterilizers in accordance with HTM 2010, washer disinfectors in accordance with HTM 2030 and Automated Endoscope Reprocessors in accordance with HTM 2030.

2 2. Follows Permit to Work system for decontamination equipment as described in HTM Undertakes Periodic testing and service of reverse osmosis water treatment plants. 4. Repair and maintenance of porous load sterilizers, washer disinfectors and Automated Endoscope Reprocessors (AERs). 5. Carry out water sampling of AERs and reverse osmosis water treatment plants using aseptic non-touch techniques. 6. Ensures water and other samples in preparation for dispatch to testing laboratories is properly handled, stored and packaged. 7. Carry out corrective action using chemical disinfectants on Automatic Endoscope reprocessors and reverse osmosis water treatment systems and maintain accurate records regarding this corrective action. 8. Repair and maintenance of any other decontamination equipment as required. 9. Understand and interpret standard technical drawings and specifications and maintenance manuals 10. Maintain appropriate stock levels of raw materials and order as required. 11. Comply with all written and verbal instructions in accordance with Health & Social Safety 1978 NI Order, Trust and Departmental guidance procedures, Health Service Guidance Notes and ensure compliance with the requirements of Medical Devices and Equipment Management for Hospitals and Community based organisations. 12. Carry hospital pager / mobile phone and respond to urgent requests promptly. 13. Maintain a computerised maintenance and work record for each piece of plant and equipment 14. Filing of completed test records and laboratory reports. 15. Assist in the provision of a planned preventive maintenance service to the Trust. 16. Liaise with and assist other members of Estate Services Department with regard to decontamination equipment.

3 17. Undertake training/updating as part of continued professional development programme and attend in-service training as required to maintain Competent Person status and to keep abreast of current technological developments relevant to post. 18. Carry out steam analysis sampling and measuring of conductivity levels in the steam used in the sterilizing process. 19. Carry out minor repairs and adjustments to delicate medical and plant instruments within Decontamination. 20. Any other duties as may be assigned from time to time by the Senior Medical Technical Officer. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS The post holder will be required to: 1. Ensure the Trust s policy on equality of opportunity is promoted through his/her own actions and those of any staff for whom he/she has responsibility. 2. Co-operate fully with the implementation of the Trust's Health and Safety arrangements, reporting any accidents/incidents/equipment defects to his/her manager, and maintaining a clean, uncluttered and safe environment for patients/clients, members of the public and staff. 3. Adhere at all times to all Trust policies/codes of conduct, including for example: Smoke Free policy IT Security Policy and Code of Conduct standards of attendance, appearance and behaviour 4. Contribute to ensuring the highest standards of environmental cleanliness within your designated area of work. 5. Co-operate fully with regard to Trust policies and procedures relating to infection prevention and control. 6. All employees of the trust are legally responsible for all records held, created or used as part of their business within the Trust including patients/clients, corporate and administrative records whether paper-based or electronic and also including s. All such records are public records and are

4 accessible to the general public, with limited exception, under the Freedom of Information act 2000 the Environmental Information Regulations 2004 and the Data Protection Acts Employees are required to be conversant with the Trusts policy and procedures on records management and to seek advice if in doubt. 7. Take responsibility for his/her own ongoing learning and development, including full participation in KSF Development Reviews/appraisals, in order to maximise his/her potential and continue to meet the demands of the post. 8. Represent the Trust s commitment to providing the highest possible standard of service to patients/clients and members of the public, by treating all those with whom he/she comes into contact in the course of work, in a pleasant, courteous and respectful manner. 9. Available / able to work any 5 days out of 7 over the 24 hour period, which may include on-call / stand-by / sleep-in duties, shifts, night duty, weekends and Public Holidays if required immediately on appointment or at a later stage following commencement in response to changing demands of the service. 10. Understand that this post may evolve over time, and that this Job Description will therefore be subject to review in the light of changing circumstances. Other duties of a similar nature and appropriate to the grade may be assigned from time to time. This Job Description will be subject to review in the light of changing circumstances and is not intended to be rigid and inflexible but should be regarded as providing guidelines within which the individual works. Other duties of a similar nature and appropriate to the grade may be assigned from time to time. It is a standard condition that all Trust staff may be required to serve at any location within the Trust's area, as needs of the service demand.

5 PERSONNEL SPECIFICATION JOB TITLE Medical Technical Officer Decontamination Band 4 DIRECTORATE SALARY HOURS Performance and Reform 18,652 21,798 per annum 37.5 per week which will include alternate weekend working (i.e. 7.5 hours Saturday and Sunday) with two days off the following week. May also be required to work hours over the 24 hour/ 7 day period (including on call) and/ or shift duty as required. Ref No: February 2013 Notes to applicants: 1. You must clearly demonstrate on your application form how you meet the required criteria failure to do so may result in you not being shortlisted. You should clearly demonstrate this for both the essential and desirable criteria. 2. Proof of qualifications and/or professional registration will be required if an offer of employment is made if you are unable to provide this, the offer may be withdrawn. ESSENTIAL CRITERIA these are criteria all applicants MUST be able to demonstrate either at shortlisting or at interview. Applicants should therefore make it clear on their application form whether or not they meet these criteria. Failure to do so may result in you not being shortlisted. The stage in the process when the criteria will be measured is stated below; The following are essential criteria which will initially be measured at Shortlisting Stage although may also be further explored during the interview stage; 1. BTEC ONC or equivalent in either electrical, mechanical, electronic or biomedical engineering and a minimum of 1 years experience (in the last 6 of working with either medical, electrical, electronic, mechanical equipment including servicing, maintaining and fault finding down to component level. OR Recognised apprenticeship with City & Guilds in either electrical mechanical or electronic and a minimum of 3 years experience (in the last 5) of working with either medical or electrical/ electronic equipment including servicing, maintaining and fault finding down to component level.

6 2. Hold a full current driving license valid for use in the UK and have, on appointment, access to a car 1 The following are essential criteria which will be measured during the interview stage. 3. Effective communication skills to meet the needs of the post in full 4. Ability to work accurately and produce work of a high standard. 5. Good problem solving skills 6. Ability to use Microsoft Word and Excel or equivalent 7. Ability to work as part of a Team. 8. Good organisational skills with an ability to prioritise own workload. 9. Knowledge of current Health and Safety legislation such as Health & Safety Act, COSH etc. 10. Flexible with regard to working arrangements to meet the needs of the service to include being available to work hours over the 24 hour/7 day period (including on-call) and/or shift duty as required. DESIRABLE CRITERIA these will only be used where it is necessary to introduce additional job related criteria to ensure files are manageable. Applicants should therefore make it clear on their application form whether or not they meet these criteria. Failure to do so may result in you not being shortlisted 1. Experience of working as a multi-skilled technician in a maintenance environment. 1 this criterion will be waived in the case of applicants who are prevented from driving due to a disability, providing the applicant can organise suitable alternative arrangements in order to meet the requirements of the post in full

7 As part of the Recruitment & Selection process it may be necessary for the Trust to carry out an Enhanced Disclosure Check through Access NI before any appointment to this post can be confirmed. WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYER Successful applicants may be required to attend for a Health Assessment All staff are required to comply with the Trusts Smoke Free Policy