Job BackgroundThe Blackrock Health Hermitage Clinic is a private hospital providing a full range of medical and surgical care across a broad spectrum of specialities. The Daycare/Endoscopy Department provides a range of services and this role is important in making a significant contribution, developing and maintaining best practice in Daycare/Endoscopy services.Job PurposeThe role is responsible for the provision of quality service in line with standards of decontamination practice. As a key member of the frontline team the role assists in the smooth running of the department and the provision of quality patient care. The position requires a collaborative and supportive approach to the development of services, embracing continuous quality improvement and the implementation of changes necessary to achieve organisational objectives.Key ResponsibilitiesOperations / DecontaminationResponsible for all decontamination processes to ensure the smooth operations of the serviceEnsure that the daily and weekly testing of equipment is performed.Assist the Senior Decontamination Lead with the Quality Assurance of the decontamination service ensuring that all validation, maintenance, testing and servicing documentation is maintained.Adhere to infection control policies and procedures, particularly related to decontamination services.Communicate with the Authorised Engineer of Decontamination (AED)Participate in team meetings as required.Promote a patient centred culture of openness and responsiveness to positive and constructive patient feedback and ensuring patient dignity, respect and choice is maintained in their care.Learning and EducationTake personal responsibility for own professional development and keep up to date with evidence based practice and research.Attend and participate in staff development programmes on an ongoing basis.Assist with the orientation and induction of new staff and be available to provide orientation as deemed necessary, helping them to integrate as members of the Unit team.Attend all mandatory training days and ensure that all mandatary training is in date.Comply with all HR system and policy requirements.Quality Improvement and Risk ManagementEnsure compliance with all relevant Hermitage Medical Clinic guidelines, policies, procedures and relevant legislation and regulatory requirements.Participate in the continuous review and evaluation of policies, guidelines and existing practices.Assist in promoting a culture of continuous quality improvement across the department.Be aware of the core objectives, standards and key performance indicators for the service and contribute to the monitoring of performance against these standards.Participate in the requirements of the hospitals accreditation process.Participate in the requirements of the hospital's risk management programme.Promote the delivery of a high standard of care to all patients.Work with members of the Multidisciplinary team in devising Standard Operating Procedures for the development of the Unit.The perform other duties appropriate to the post as may be assigned to him/her from time to time by the Clinical Nurse Manager. A more specific functional specification will be available at a Ward/Unit level to reflect day to day operations of the role in that area.Education & ExperienceLeaving Certificate or equivalentRelevant QQI qualification in Endoscopy DecontaminationBLS CertificateThorough understanding of endoscopy equipment and suppliesWhy work at the Blackrock Health Hermitage ClinicCompetitive salaryAn Education Support ProgrammeDevelopment opportunitiesOpportunities for career progressionSubsidised RestaurantFree staff car parkingEmployee Assistance ProgrammeThe Blackrock Health Hermitage Clinic is an Equal Opportunities Employer with a strong commitment to diversity, inclusion and equality at all levels of the organisation.