Main area: Dental Grade Band 2
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Part time - 22.5 hours per week (Mon, Thurs, Fri)
Job ref: 287-DEN-4-25
Employer: Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type: NHS
Site: Liverpool Dental Hospital
Town: Liverpool
Salary: £23,615 per annum, pro rata
Salary period: Yearly
Closing: 20/02/2025 23:59
Dental Dispensary Assistant
Band 2
Job overview
To assist in the running of the clinic dispensaries, and provide assistance and support during examination and treatment clinics at Liverpool University Dental Hospital.
Main duties of the job
A vacancy has arisen for a Band 2 Dispensary Assistant in a busy clinic at the Liverpool Dental Hospital.
Duties include handing out dental instruments and materials, stock control, and working closely with the dental nurses and undergraduate students.
The successful applicant must have good communication skills and the ability to prioritise.
Training will be provided.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Maintenance of cleanliness in the dispensary and clinical areas as requested.
Preparing the clinical environment under the supervision of dental nurses, including setting up dental units and instruments.
Taking steps to reduce cross-infection risks, including clearing away used instruments and materials and keeping the treatment area clean.
Distribution of instruments and materials to nurses, clinicians, and students.
Person specification
Qualifications
* GCSE or equivalent
Experience
* Previous experience of working in a dental surgery or hospital environment
Knowledge
* Understanding of the importance of high standards of cleanliness and infection control.
* Familiarity with controlling the supply and flow of materials/instruments.
Skills
* Ability to work as a member of the dental team
* Ability to prioritise own workload
* Basic computer skills
* Good communication skills both oral and written
Other
* Commitment to quality
* Willingness to learn new ways of working and respond positively to changing working demands within the NHS
Please ensure you check the email account (including junk/spam boxes) from which you apply regularly as we will use this to contact you regarding your application.
Only those applicants who demonstrate clearly how they meet our person specification will be shortlisted for interview.
This vacancy may close early if it receives a high number of applications. Please complete and submit your application in good time to avoid disappointment.
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