Engineer - Decontamination

Experts in our field since 1989, AVM Services are decontamination specialists operating commercially within the Capital Estates and Facilities department of Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.

We are offering an exciting opportunity for an experienced individual to join our team of Engineers delivering validation services to NHS Trusts located in East Anglia, London and the South East.

You will undertake validations, PPM and reactive maintenance on all types of decontamination equipment, act as a site specific contracted AP(D) and support the training team by delivering decontamination courses.

Main duties of the job

To be part of AVM's multi-disciplined team and should therefore be able to work as part of the team along with the ability to work alone.

Required to act as the Maintenance Person (sterilisers, washer disinfectors, Endoscope washers and Drying Cabinets), as defined by the Department of Health.

Required to carry out maintenance and breakdown tasks on various types of validation equipment.

Ensure that all work is carried out to the highest possible standard and at all times to work within the guidelines laid out in the AVM procedures manual so as to fulfil the Trust's overall objectives.

Provide accurate and timely information to the customers on the performance of their equipment.

Essential criteria
City and Guilds Level 2/3
Evidence of continuous personal development

Desirable criteria
ONC / HNC
City and Guilds Testing Qualifications in Porous Load / Instrument Washers / Endoscopy Washers
Training
NEEBOSH / IOSH certification

Experience

Essential criteria
Experience in the Service / Maintenance industry
Experience in Stock and Asset management
Experience of working in a demanding role
Customer service experience
Experience of administrative and clerical work
Experience of producing Reports / documents to a high standard
Data entry experience
Prioritising, planning and organising own tasks

Desirable criteria
Experience of working in NHS
Manufacturers Training
Aseptic Sampling
IP Reports
TQ Soft
Delivering Training
Auditing

Knowledge

Essential criteria
Working knowledge of PPM software or similar
Understanding of customer service
Health and Safety
Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office packages
Understanding of confidentiality and data protection

Desirable criteria
CSSD Equipment
Endoscopy equipment
Electro / mechanical equipment
Knowledge of HTM 01-01 and HTM 01-06

Skills

Essential criteria
Excellent communication skills including telephone, email, face to face
Ability to plan and organise complex activities or programmes, requiring formulation and adjustment
Ability to work under pressure
Excellent organisational skills
Ability to work as part of a team
Ability to develop templates for letters
Ability to organise and manage own time keeping to schedule and deadlines
Ability to use own initiative and work autonomously
Ability to show attention to detail and accuracy
Ability to store and safeguard confidential documents

Desirable criteria
Ability to confidently deliver training material

Additional Requirements

Essential criteria
The ability to understand and behave at all times, towards patients, visitors and colleagues according to the Trust values of Safe, Kind, Excellent.

Cambridge University Hospitals (CUH) NHS Foundation Trust comprises Addenbrooke's Hospital and the Rosie Hospital in Cambridge. With over 12000 staff and over 1100 beds the priorities of the Trust focus on a quality service which is all about people - patients, staff and partners. Recognised as providing 'outstanding' care to our patients and rated 'Good' overall by the Care Quality Commissioner, is testament to the skill and dedication of the people who work here. CUH's values - Together - Safe, Kind, Excellent - are at the heart of patient care, defining the way all staff work and behave. The Trust provides accessible high-quality healthcare for the local people of Cambridge, together with specialist services, dealing with rare or complex conditions for a regional, national and international population.

CUH is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community - a place where we can all be ourselves. We value our differences and fully advocate and support an inclusive working environment where every individual can fulfil their potential. We want to ensure our people are truly representative of all the communities that we serve. We welcome applications for all positions in the organisation irrespective of people's age, disability, ethnicity, race, nationality, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership status, or pregnancy and maternity status or social economic background.