Decontamination Technician

NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.

We have a vacancy available for the position of technician due to an expansion in our service activity. We require enthusiastic and hard working individuals to join our team who are responsible for providing a comprehensive reprocessing service for the decontamination of reusable medical devices for theatres wards and clinics covering a range of specialities that include Orthopaedics General Surgery ENT Ophthalmic Gynaecology and Urology.

Due to the unique service we provide previous experience is not required as full training is provided in house over a period of one year.

A shift system is in place and that includes nightshift. You will be expected to be completely flexible in your hours of work to suit the needs of the service.

Previous applicants need not apply.

Interested parties are invited to contact Marc Mackay or David Mackay on 01463 705657 for further information. A tour of the facility is highly recommended so you can gain a better understanding on what our work is all about.

Additional information for candidates

Flexible Working

• Flexible working options may be available depending on the role and service needs. If this is important to you please discuss it at interview.

• How to apply

• Apply online through Jobtrain

• Please note that this vacancy may close before the advertised closing date if a high number of applications are received. Early application is therefore advised.

• Please ensure the address on your application form reflects your current place of residence for your present workplace and can be verified through your identification documents.

• Do not upload a CV - CVs are not used for shortlisting

• Applications close at midnight on the stated closing date

• Once submitted applications cannot be changed

• Keeping in Touch

• We will contact you by email

• Please check your email including junk folders and your Jobtrain account regularly

• Support and Accessibility

• Help with applying httpswww.careers.nhs.scothow-to-applyapplication-process

• Jobtrain technical support httpsknowledge.jobtrain.co.ukjobseeker

• Jobtrain accessibility statement

httpswww.eess.nhs.scotjobtrain-accessibility-statement *

• If you need adjustments to support you through the recruitment process please tell us
• Internal candidates
• Some posts are internal only
• If you work for NHS Highland make sure your Jobtrain profile shows this
• What is it like to work for NHS Highland
• Visit httpswww.nhshighland.scot.nhs.ukcareers to find out more about living and working in our area
• Applications are welcome from Gaelic speakers
• Tha fàilte air tagraidhean bho luchd‑labhairt na GàidhligCare and compassionDignity and respectOpenness honesty and responsibilityQuality and teamwork