Job Description

To work in accordance with departmental policy, instructions and quality, delivery management systems providing feedback where required To ensure that equipment & instruments are readily available for clinical departments as required/ requested. Store and distribute sterile medical/dental instruments and equipment to departments within Birmingham Dental Hospital. To support the delivery (receiving/ checking/ returning) of instruments including accurate record keeping of the equipment as per decontamination provider policies and protocols using IT skills for scanning and defect reporting, under the guidance of Decontamination & Equipment Team Leader. Support theDecontamination & Equipment Team Leader with the delivery of returned equipment is fit for purpose, identifying any that have been labelled as being defected or contaminated, escalating to Decontamination & Equipment Team Leader when required.



Support sterile and non-sterile stock to minimise wastage under the guidance of Decontamination & Equipment Team Leader when required. Participate in activities related to receiving instrument packs from departments and reporting/replacing any deficiencies. Maintain sufficient supply of instruments to replace missing/damaged items. Report equipment / instruments for repair to team leader.



Responsible for checking all trays and supplementary items, ensuring all local SOPs are being adhered to. Monitoring levels of equipment available for clinical areas and identifying when there is likely to be a shortfall. In such instances there would be a requirement to escalate to the Decontamination & Equipment Team Leader for resolution. Support with monitoring of general queries from students to ensure decontamination protocols are followed, under the guidance of team leader as necessary.



Ensure correct disposal of used items following Universal Safety Precautions and Infection Prevention policies Working areas should be maintained to a very high standard at all times ensuring compliance with all Infection, Prevention and Control policies. To support, organise and participate in training and education to the dental students and nursing staff in the dispensary/clinical areas on safe use of equipment & instruments. To support & work in collaboration with Senior Dental Nursing & Dental Nurse Manager to facilitate & support local service needs including any challenges. To work as part of the multidisciplinary team Escalate any stock levels issues within departments to Decontamination & Equipment Team Leader & the Decontamination Manager.



Clinical Duties The post holder will support the Decontamination & Equipment Team Leader to organise and participate in the collection of instruments. The post holder will support the team with the distribution of sterile/non-sterile instruments between clinical departments. They will provide a supporting role to the dental students and nursing staff in the clinical areas as required. The post holder will be responsible for hand pieces instruments assurance and reporting to Decontamination & Equipment Team Leader and the Decontamination Manager.



Assurance & Quality improvement on Instrument management e.g. Hand Pieces. Non-Clinical Duties The post holder will support the team leader with stock / resources to the departments including an oversight of stock consumables. The post holder may have to deputise for continued service delivery in the absence of Decontamination & Equipment Team Leader as required directed by the Decontamination Manager and subject to clinical demands impact.



Quality and Audits Support new quality improvement initiatives related to decontamination & instruments and support in the implementation of improvement measure Support in ensuring that all services are delivered in accordance with statutory requirements, legislation and national best practice. Assist with regular stock audits ensuring an accurate and up-to-date record of all equipment is maintained. To undertake/ assist with specified audits and inspections as directed and report back toDecontamination & Equipment Team Leader / Decontamination Manager. Development To undergo training as required according to the needs of the service Undertake relevant training and development to maintain professional competence To support and empower all members of your team to perform to high standards and innovate Participate in own appraisal & mandatory training requirement To undertake other duties commensurate with this grade of post in agreement with the relevant line manager.