Endoscopy Decontamination Trainee Technician - Endoscopy Decontamination Units

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) is one of the largest healthcare systems in the United Kingdom, employing approximately 40,000 staff across a wide range of clinical and non clinical professions and roles. We deliver acute hospital, primary, community and mental health services to a population of over 1.15 million people, and to a wider population of 2.2 million when regional and national services are included.

The role

The core activity of an endoscope decontamination unit is the decontamination, disinfection, and transportation of flexible endoscopes.

This role does not meet the eligibility criteria for a Skilled Worker visa or a Health and Care Worker visa. NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde is unable to provide candidates or employees with a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS).

Duration, Location, and Working Pattern

• Location based in Queen Elizabeth University Hospital
• Fixed term contract for 10 months
• Full time position (37 hours per week)
• Shift pattern for this post are rotating day shifts between 8-4, 9-5, and 10-6

Key responsibilities

• Training to include accurate inspection, manual cleaning, correct loading of Endoscope Washer Disinfectors of all flexible scopes for use in surgical procedures to ensure continuing customer satisfaction for the benefit of patient care.
• Training in cleaning of flexible scope equipment to comply with Decontamination Standards.
• Training to ensure compliance with all Departmental/ Divisional Health and Safety Fire, Security and other policies /regulations to ensure safe working practices and a safe working environment.
• Training in use of correct/safe operation of washer disinfectors, drying cabinets and all other EDU equipment to ensure compliance with testing regime and SHTM2030.
• Trained in operation of equipment to ensure tracking and traceability from EDU to each individual patient is achieved.

Knowledge, training, qualifications and/or experience required to do the job

• 1 year's trainee training to be undertaken in all aspects of operation of equipment/machinery and policies/procedures within EDU
• Understand and develop proficient knowledge on operation of all EDU equipment including washer/disinfectors and drying cabinets
• Learning methods of decontamination and compatibility/suitability with equipment.
• Ability to learn and adapt to strict quality procedures.
• Ability to train new Technicians once fully trained.
• Good all round education.
• Numerate, literate and practical.
• Good communication skills.

What we offer

We offer a wide range of supportive policies designed to enhance your employee journey, including a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme, Cycle to Work Scheme, bursary scheme and extensive learning and development opportunities.

As an NHS Scotland employee, you will be entitled to:

• A minimum of 27 days annual leave, increasing with length of service, plus public holidays
• Membership of the NHS Pension Scheme, including life insurance benefits
• Salary Sacrifice Car Benefit Scheme
• Development opportunities including study bursaries, e learning and classroom based courses
• Enhanced pay for working public holidays
• NHS discounts on a wide range of goods and services
• Confidential employee support and assistance, including counselling and psychological therapies

Interested?

If you would like to find out more, we would love to hear from you.

For an informal discussion, please contact:

Lauren Magee, EDU, On or email

Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service and the Recruitment Process: Information for candidates

This post may close early to the volume of response. Please submit your application form as soon as possible. Due to the volume of applications that we receive, we will not be able to provide shortlisting feedback.

From 1 April 2026, the Agenda for Change full time working week will reduce from 37 hours to 36 hours. Part time working hours will be reduced on a pro rata basis. A corresponding increase in the hourly rate will apply, ensuring that overall pay remains unchanged.

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde recognises the importance of work life balance and is committed to offering a range of flexible working options where service needs allow. For roles where less than full time hours can be accommodated, and where the tenure is listed as "various", we encourage applications from individuals seeking flexible working arrangements. Flexible working will be included as a topic for discussion during the recruitment process.

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde encourages applications from all sections of the community. We are committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion and are proud of the diverse workforce we employ.

By signing the Armed Forces Covenant, NHSGGC has pledged its commitment to being a Forces Friendly Employer. We welcome applications from across the Armed Forces Community and recognise military skills, experience and qualifications throughout the recruitment and selection process.

Candidates must provide original and authentic responses to all questions within the application form. The use of artificial intelligence (AI), automated tools or other third party assistance to generate, draft or significantly modify responses is strongly discouraged. By submitting your application, you confirm that all answers are your own work, reflect your personal knowledge, skills and experience, and have not been solely produced or altered by AI or similar technologies. Failure to comply with this requirement may result in your application being withdrawn from the recruitment process.

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