Endoscopy Decontamination Supervisor - Synchronicity Care Ltd

The closing date for this vacancy is 23 March 2026

Job summary

You will be working as part of an established team in a decontamination environment, delivering a professional service to the NHS trust.

You will be responsible for ensuring that all Endoscopes are cleaned and packaged to the correct high standards ready for patient use.

This role offers a great oppurtunity to develop a career in a specialist decontamination role with excellent career pathway opportunities.

Main duties of the job

Main Duties will include:

Perform Leakage tests on all scopes

Pre-Clean all scopes as per the manufacturers guidelines.

Decontaminate flexible scopes using the automated washer disinfectors.

Complete all necessary scanning and administration as part of the tracking system for each scope.

Support and lead decontamination technicians on a daily basis.

Act as the point of contact for the endoscopy services on all sites.

About us

SCL is a wholly owned subsidiary of County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust (CDDFT) set up to deliver a range of non-clinical services The company is a separate legal body to CDDFT.

SCL offers its own Terms and Conditions of employment which differ to the national NHS Terms and Conditions. As an employee in the company you will benefit from:

A Competitive salary
Access to a pension scheme – National Employment Savings Trust (NEST) CDD Services will pay a 3% contribution (this is over and above the minimum contribution rate at the present time)
Night Shift Working Allowances (where appropriate)
Bank Holiday Working Allowances (where appropriate)

Bank work is offered on an ‘as and when’ basis with no guaranteed hours and will be paid on a pro-rata hourly rate for hours worked only

Job description

Job responsibilities

Prioritise and disinfect endoscopes to ensure the users requirements are met in line with the agreed service agreements and the daily requirements schedule.

Carry out daily tests and house-keeping duties on the decontamination equipment and within the department. Keep all work areas tidy and free from Hazards.

This is a great opportunity to start an exciting career in Decontamination healthcare with a clear development pathway.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

Previous Decontamination Experience

Special Skills and Knowledge

Essential

Decontamination experience

Qualifications

Essential

Educated to GCSE level, including Maths & English.

Desirable

Foundation Degree
Jets/Jag training
WTM4 management of flexible endoscopes or equivalent

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.