• Job Description

  Req#: C9378-QA01349?language=en&page=431&sort=publicationDateDesc

  Job summary

  Barnsley Integrated Community Equipment Service (BICES) provides a wide range of social, health, and medical device equipment, delivery, collection, and decontamination service to support the care need of service users, living within the Barnsley area.

  As a Decontamination Unit Assistant, you will work within a small team responsible for the cleaning, processing, assembly, and inspection of collected items of community equipment, before they can be safely re-issued to other service users.

  Applicants must possess the necessary skills to work effectively within a small team, and to demonstrate a high quality focus / vigilance, in maintaining agreed Decontamination standards, in accordance with Infection Prevention Control and other relevant national guidance / quality standards.

  The successful candidate will also be expected to assist with the smooth running of the BICES service, by occasionally working within other areas of the BICES service, when required.

  All employees of the Trust are strongly encouraged to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 to protect patients.

  Main duties of the job

  As Decontamination Unit Assistant you will posse good levels of communication skills and be committed to teamwork, working effectively in a team environment, and independently as required.

  You will need to demonstrate a quality focus and vigilance in maintaining agreed standards of cleaning and decontamination in accordance with relevant national guidance and quality standards, internal quality management systems and department work instructions.

  At the time of advertising, this role does not meet the minimum requirements set by UK Visas and Immigration to sponsor candidates to work in the UK. For this reason, we are unable to sponsor anyone for a skilled worker visa for this role

  We are happy to accept applications from candidates who can prove their right to work in the UK or via alternative visa routes. Such applications will be considered alongside all other applications.

  About us

  We are a specialist NHS Foundation Trust that provides community, mental health and learning disability services for the people of Barnsley, Calderdale, Kirklees and Wakefield. We also provide low and medium secure services and are the lead for the west Yorkshire secure provider collaborative.

  Our mission is to help people reach their potential and live well in their communities, we do this by providing high-quality care in the right place at the right time. We employ staff in both clinical and non-clinical services who work hard to make a difference to the lives of service users, families and carers.

  We encourage and welcome applications from all protected characteristic groups, we value diversity and want our workforce to be reflective of our communities.

  Being a foundation Trust means were accountable to our members, who can have a say in how were run. Around 14,300 local people (including staff) are members of our Trust.

  Join us and you will be one of over 4,500 staff committed to supporting and improving the mental, physical and social needs of the thousands of people we meet and help each year.

  We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all colleagues and volunteers to share this commitment.

  We do reserve to right to close vacancy before the advertised closing date if necessary, so please apply as soon as possible.

  Details

  Date posted

  06 May 2025

  Pay scheme

  Agenda for change

  Band

  Band 2

  Salary

  £23,615 a year

  Contract

  Permanent

  Working pattern

  Full-time, Flexible working

  Reference number

  C9378-QA01349

  Job locations

  33 Grange Lane

  Barnsley

  South Yorkshire

  S71 5AE

  
  

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  To work in the decontamination unit, as part of the Barnsley Integrated Community Equipment Service (BICES), cleaning, processing and, where relevant, inspecting used/returned items of community equipment (medical devices) to allow them to safely reused and issued to service users.

  Decontamination Unit Assistants need to demonstrate a quality focus and vigilance in maintaining agreed standards of cleaning and decontamination in accordance with relevant national guidance and quality standards, internal quality management systems and departmental work instructions.

  To assist with the smooth running of BICES, for example by assisting with general duties such as deliveries and collections of equipment items to/from service users homes, stock control and storekeeping tasks.

  For full job description, please see attached supporting documents.

  We are aware that an increasing number of applicants are using AI technology to generate responses on NHS Job application forms. Over reliance on AI-generated content in application forms is strongly discouraged and we will conduct a thorough screening process before selecting candidates to progress to the next stage. If you are using AI to enhance your application, please disclose this in your NHS Jobs application form.

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  To work in the decontamination unit, as part of the Barnsley Integrated Community Equipment Service (BICES), cleaning, processing and, where relevant, inspecting used/returned items of community equipment (medical devices) to allow them to safely reused and issued to service users.

  Decontamination Unit Assistants need to demonstrate a quality focus and vigilance in maintaining agreed standards of cleaning and decontamination in accordance with relevant national guidance and quality standards, internal quality management systems and departmental work instructions.

  To assist with the smooth running of BICES, for example by assisting with general duties such as deliveries and collections of equipment items to/from service users homes, stock control and storekeeping tasks.

  For full job description, please see attached supporting documents.

  We are aware that an increasing number of applicants are using AI technology to generate responses on NHS Job application forms. Over reliance on AI-generated content in application forms is strongly discouraged and we will conduct a thorough screening process before selecting candidates to progress to the next stage. If you are using AI to enhance your application, please disclose this in your NHS Jobs application form.

  Person Specification

  Qualifications

  Essential

  • .

  Desirable

  • .

  Experience

  Essential

  • Significant experience of delivering a high quality customer service.

  Special Knowledge/Skills

  Essential

  • Knowledge of infection control and health and safety regulations and guidelines relating to community equipment.
  • Ability to use own initiative and work without close supervision.
  • Ability to complete tasks without delay following strict process.
  • Ability to follow written instructions / read notices and complete records.
  • Good verbal communication skills in dealing with colleagues, patients and visitors.
  • Proven ability to work in a team and be supportive of team members.
  • Prepared to learn new skills and undertake any training necessary.

  Desirable

  • Basic understanding of stock management, e.g. labelling and tracking of stock.
  • Basic knowledge of using IT software (Microsoft Word etc.) or commitment to learn.

  Personal Attributes

  Essential

  • Ability to work flexibly to meet the needs of the service including occasional evenings and weekends.
  • Ability to travel across the Trust as appropriate to the role.

  Physical Attributes

  Essential

  • Good manual dexterity and ability to assemble basic equipment items in line with manufacturers and trust guidelines.
  • Ability to undertake the duties and demands of the post. A satisfactory sickness record over the previous 2 years (subject to the need to act with fairness and equality of opportunity, particularly where the sickness is related to a disability and/or pregnancy).

  Person Specification

  Qualifications

  Essential

  • .

  Desirable

  • .

  Experience

  Essential

  • Significant experience of delivering a high quality customer service.

  Special Knowledge/Skills

  Essential

  • Knowledge of infection control and health and safety regulations and guidelines relating to community equipment.
  • Ability to use own initiative and work without close supervision.
  • Ability to complete tasks without delay following strict process.
  • Ability to follow written instructions / read notices and complete records.
  • Good verbal communication skills in dealing with colleagues, patients and visitors.
  • Proven ability to work in a team and be supportive of team members.
  • Prepared to learn new skills and undertake any training necessary.

  Desirable

  • Basic understanding of stock management, e.g. labelling and tracking of stock.
  • Basic knowledge of using IT software (Microsoft Word etc.) or commitment to learn.

  Personal Attributes

  Essential

  • Ability to work flexibly to meet the needs of the service including occasional evenings and weekends.
  • Ability to travel across the Trust as appropriate to the role.

  Physical Attributes

  Essential

  • Good manual dexterity and ability to assemble basic equipment items in line with manufacturers and trust guidelines.
  • Ability to undertake the duties and demands of the post. A satisfactory sickness record over the previous 2 years (subject to the need to act with fairness and equality of opportunity, particularly where the sickness is related to a disability and/or pregnancy).

  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.

  Employer details

  Employer name

  South West Yorkshire Partnership NHS Trust

  Address

  33 Grange Lane

  Barnsley

  South Yorkshire

  S71 5AE

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://www.southwestyorkshire.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

  Employer details

  Employer name

  South West Yorkshire Partnership NHS Trust

  Address

  33 Grange Lane

  Barnsley

  South Yorkshire

  S71 5AE

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://www.southwestyorkshire.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

• About the company

  National Health Service (NHS) is the umbrella term for the publicly-funded healthcare systems of the United Kingdom (UK). The founding principles were that services should be comprehensive, universal and free at the point of delivery—a health service based on clinical need, not ability to pay. Each service provides a comprehensive range of health services, free at the point of use for people ordinarily resident in the United Kingdom apart from dental treatment and optical care.

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