Decontamination Assistant

We have an exciting opportunity for a part time Decontamination Assistant to join our Decontamination Team, based in Plymouth. This will be for3 days a week, 38 weeks of the year on a permanent basis.

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 time frames.

Key Accountabilities

Carryout processes within the Decontamination Facility to ensure a sufficient supplyof 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.

Ensureall activities are undertake in compliance with Equality & Diversity.

Peninsula Dental Social Enterprise (PDSE) are an award-winning

Social Enterprise and Community Interest Company. We provide NHS treatment and outreach services to local communities in Devon and Cornwall and we work closely with the University of Plymouths Peninsula Dental School to support the clinical education of its dental healthcare students.

As a social enterprise, we are a values driven organisation with a focus on patient-centred care and addressing local oral health needs.

Grade Band3

Reports to Decontamination Team Leader

Role Summary

To work aspart of a team in assisting with the effective and efficient operation of the Decontamination Facility, ensuring sufficient equipment is provided to the clinical areas ofthe Dental Education Facilities (DEFs) within appropriate turnaroundtimeframes.

Key Accountabilities

Carryout processes within the Decontamination Facility to ensure a sufficient supplyof 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.

Ensureall activities are undertake in compliance with Equality & Diversity.

Measures of Success

Successful outcomes to items listed in the key accountabilities, and other delegated tasks.

Positive and proactive attitude.

Work effectively as part of a team, as well as independently.

Meets deadlines.

Effective liaison with the Decontamination Team Leader to maximise the efficiency of the Decontamination Facility and clinic.

Knowledge, Education and Training:

Goodlevel of numeracy and literacy.

Understanding of process and ability to follow procedures.

Experience:

Previous experience of work in a process controlled environment is desirable.

Skills

Abilityto work as an individual in a team environment.

Excellent inter-personal skills.

Bepro-active to complete tasks to meet deadlines.

Maintenance of items of equipment involves dismantling, cleaning, re-assembling and lubrication. The post holder must be capable of working with a high level of manual dexterity.

Thisrole is physically demanding and involves a high level of physical activity. The post holder must becapable of lifting & carrying and moving equipment using trolleys. Manual handling training will be provided.

Behaviours

Demonstrates self-leadership.

Demonstrates enthusiasm and commitment at all times.

Demonstrates commitment and support to PDSE, to PDSE managers and to colleagues.

Takes ownership of tasks.

Usesown expertise and uses it to develop others.

Supports others to achieve goals.

Formsgood working relationships with colleagues to achieve successful outcomes.

Abilityto manage multiple tasks and competing demands.

This postrequires Hepatitis B immunisation and other health clearances as stipulated by Occupational Health.

Other

Thisjob description provides a general reflection of the key accountabilities associated with the post, it is expected that the role holder will undertake any other reasonable activities to assist in efficient service delivery.

Thisjob description is not exhaustive and may change as the post develops, but such change will not take place without consultation between the post holder andhis/her manager. Job descriptions should be reviewed at least annually at the appraisal meeting.

Normal working hours are 0845 to 1700 Monday to Friday, however on occasions to meet business need you will be…