Job Description

We have an exciting opportunity for a part time Decontamination Assistant to join our Decontamination Team, based in Plymouth. This role is for 3 days per week (22.5 hours), 38 weeks a year. The working days of this position are Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated individual who to join our Decontamination Team to assist in the effective and efficient operation of our Decontamination Suite. Our Decontamination team provide a crucial service across all four Dental Education Facilities, ensuring sufficient equipment is provided to the Clinical Teams within appropriate turnaround timeframes.

The key accountabilities of this role include:

Carry out processes within the Decontamination Facility to ensure a sufficient supply of decontaminated instruments are available for staff and students for patient care.

Effectively carry out decontamination processes in compliance with the relevant current guidance and regulations.

Manual handling of instrument loads and deliveries.

Routine testing of decontamination equipment to ensure that all decontamination processes are adequately achieved.

Effective communication with PDSE colleagues and third-party courier services to maintain an effective supply of equipment to all Dental Education Facilities.

Ensure all activities are undertake in compliance with Equality & Diversity.

This post contains a range of duties requiring a variety of skills. The post involves liaising with professionals in healthcare, facilities, support staff and members of the public as well as Peninsula Dental School Staff, PDSE Staff and Dental Students. Dental Administrators must be excellent communicators, both verbally and in writing. It's essential that the Dental Administrators also have good computer skills, including a working knowledge of Microsoft Office packages.?

This role includes:

Part time contract, working 22.5 hours per week, 38 weeks per year, with a starting salary of 26,405. 6.6 weeks holiday entitlement (pro rata), increasing after 5 years' service. Payment for holiday is included within the annual salary. We also offer a holiday purchase scheme where you can buy up to two additional weeks holiday each year. Support with your learning and development, including access to online CPD platforms plus additional CPD at our two company Away Days each year. Our Learning & Development Framework may also inspire you to consider further career development. Access to the Scottish Widows Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions. Free uniform Parking available within walking distance of the Practice Support for your wellbeing, including access to our Employee Assistance Programme, as well as our new Health Plan where you can claim money back towards certain health expenses, and access gym discounts and more. Access to our Cycle to Work Scheme which operates via salary sacrifice Opportunities to share your skills, knowledge, and experience to help shape the future of dentistry Opportunities to contribute to company development through our dedicated 'team talk' channels
If you wish to find out more about this opportunity, or if you would like to apply, please contact PDSE-recruitment@plymouth.ac.uk. A CV will be required to support your application.

This post is subject to pre-employment checks including enhanced clearance from the Disclosure and Barring Service.

PDSE is an award-winning Community Interest Company that provides NHS treatment and outreach services to local communities in Devon and Cornwall. As a social enterprise, we are a values driven organisation with a focus on patient-centred care and addressing local oral health needs. We work closely with the University of Plymouth's Peninsula Dental School to support the clinical education of its dental healthcare students.

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Pay: From 26,405.00 per year

Expected hours: 22.5 per week

Benefits:

Company pension Cycle to work scheme
Work Location: In person