NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.
Who we are:
NHS Ayrshire and Arran is one of 14 territorial NHS Boards within NHS Scotland.
In support of our core purpose of Working together to achieve the healthiest life possible for everyone in Ayrshire and Arran we are committed to a culture that is Caring Safe and Respectful. You will be required to work collaboratively in a safe, caring and respectful way.
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Position
An opportunity has arisen for a Clinical Support Worker at North West Kilmarnock Area Centre.
What you will do:
The purpose of this role is to provide comprehensive support to the clinical and administrative teams, assisting with preparing clinical area, preparing dental materials under the direct/indirect supervision of a Registered Dental Nurse.
To provide reception duties and administrative support to the clinicians.
To help ensure the effective delivery of care in a supporting role to the Registered Dental Nurse and Clinician, maintaining an acceptable standard of Service.
To maintain Control of Infection procedures in the dental surgery and other locations including surgery fixtures, equipment, and laboratory work.
Decontamination and sterilisation of dental instruments within LDU completing all paperwork, daily and weekly testing of equipment.
For further information on the role please click the link below to view the job description
Knowledge, training and/or experience required to do the job:
Experience of working in a caring environment/role working with the public is essential as is:
ability to work as part of a large team
ability to carry out assigned tasks effectively in a busy environment fulfilling the requirement of the job description
For further information on the requirements for the role please click the link below to view the person specification
Hours:
37 per week
UK Driving Licence/Car Ownership:
UK driving licence/Car ownership is essential to this role.
If you want to find out more about the role, please contact:
Alison Paton Dental Service Manager on 07825227817