Job Description

Dental Decontamination Porter/Full Time



An exciting opportunity has arisen to apply for a dental decontamination porters role within the dental institute in multi-disciplinary dental hospital.



The post holders will be part of the Dental Nurse Service to work as a member of the team to carry out a comprehensive range of portering. Providing a timely collections and distribution of all dental equipment, adhering to schedules and ensuring they reach the correct dental department.



A high level of communication and interpersonal skills are essential, as is the ability to work as part of a team. Successful applicants will have responsibility for their allocated clinics; ensuring standards are met at all times and will be required to be able to deal with pressure with a positive attitude and possess a professional and flexible approach to their work.



The hours are 8:45am 5:15pm Monday to Friday and the post holder will be required to work across all King's sites and departments as and when necessary.



For further information please contact Laura Destecroix, Dental Nurse Services Manager

Tel:

0203 299 9871

E-mail:

laura.destecroix1@nhs.net



Provision of high quality portering service throughout the dental building.



Respond to requests to move/transfer decontamination equipment between departments



Timely collection and distribution of decontamination equipment



Adhere to scheduled delivery /collections



Attend all mandatory training



King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's largest and busiest teaching Trusts with a turnover of c1 billion, 1.5 million patient contacts a year and more than 15,000 staff based across South East London. The Trust provides a full range of local and specialist services across its five sites. The trust-wide strategy of Strong Roots, Global Reach is our Vision to be BOLD, Brilliant people, Outstanding care, Leaders in Research, Innovation and Education, Diversity, Equality and Inclusion at the heart of everything we do. By being person-centred, digitally-enabled, and focused on sustainability, we aim to take Team King's to another level.



We are at a pivotal point in our history and we require individuals who are ready to join a highly professional team and make a real, lasting difference to our patients and our people.



King's is committed to delivering Sustainable Healthcare for All via our Green Plan. In line with national Greener NHS ambitions, we have set net zero carbon targets of 2040 for our NHS Carbon Footprint and 2045 for our NHS Carbon Footprint Plus. Everyone's contribution is required in order to meet the goals set out in our Green Plan and we encourage all staff to work responsibly, minimising their contributions to the Trust's carbon emissions, waste and pollution wherever possible.



To support the clinical teams with the transportation of clean and dirty instruments between department, scanning/loading area and offsite sterilising services



Liaise and communicate with Senior Dental Nurses, Dental Nurse Managers and Sterilising services if issues arise



To ensure clean and dirty instruments are transported safely between clinical areas



To carry out role with care and consideration, in relation to infection prevention and control