Engineer - Decontamination | Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

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.

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.

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.