Job summary
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.
About us
Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust was created on 1st October 2019 following the merger of two adult acute Trusts, Aintree University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and the Royal Liverpool and Broadgreen University Hospitals NHS Trust.
The merger provides an opportunity to reconfigure services in a way that provides the best healthcare services to the city and improves the quality of care and health outcomes that patients experience.
The Trust runs Aintree University Hospital, Broadgreen Hospital, Liverpool University Dental Hospital and the Royal University Hospital.
It serves a core population of around 630,000 people across Merseyside as well as providing a range of highly specialist services to a catchment area of more than two million people in the North West region and beyond. To hear more about our achievements click here
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Job description
Job responsibilities
Maintenance of cleanliness in the dispensary, and clinical areas as requested.
Preparing clinical environment under supervision of dental nurses, including
setting up dental units and instruments.
To take 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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Maintenance of cleanliness in the dispensary, and clinical areas as requested.
Preparing clinical environment under supervision of dental nurses, including
setting up dental units and instruments.
To take 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
Essential
Experience
Desirable
- Previous experience of working in a dental surgery or hospital environment
Knowledge
Desirable
- Understanding of the importance of high standards of cleanliness and infection control.
- Familiarity with controlling the supply and flow of materials/instruments.
Skills
Essential
- Ability to work as a member of the dental team
- Ability to prioritise own workload
Desirable
- Basic computer skills
- Good communication skills both oral and written
Other
Essential
- Commitment to quality
- Willingness to learn new ways of working and respond positively to changing working demands within the NHS
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Experience
Desirable
- Previous experience of working in a dental surgery or hospital environment
Knowledge
Desirable
- Understanding of the importance of high standards of cleanliness and infection control.
- Familiarity with controlling the supply and flow of materials/instruments.
Skills
Essential
- Ability to work as a member of the dental team
- Ability to prioritise own workload
Desirable
- Basic computer skills
- Good communication skills both oral and written
Other
Essential
- Commitment to quality
- Willingness to learn new ways of working and respond positively to changing working demands within the NHS
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
