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Peninsula Dental Social Enterprise CIC

Decontamination Assistant

The closing date is 05 November 2025

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Job summary

We have an exciting opportunity for a part time Decontamination Assistant to join our Decontamination Team, based in Plymouth. This role is for 3 days per week (22.5 hours), 38 weeks a year. The working days of this position are Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays.

Main duties of the job

We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated individual who tojoin our Decontamination Team toassistin 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 theClinical Teams withinappropriate turnaroundtimeframes.

About us

Peninsula Dental Social Enterprise (PDSE) is an award winning Community Interest Company that provides NHS treatment and outreach services to local communities in Devon and Cornwall. As a social enterprise we are a values driven organisation with a focus on patient-centred care and addressing local oral health needs. We work closely with the University of Plymouths Peninsula Dental School to support the clinical education of its dental healthcare students.

Details

Date posted

23 October 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£26,405 to £28,236 a year Pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

P0007-25-0044

Job locations

Damerel Close

Madden Road

Plymouth

Devon

PL1 4JZ


Job description

Job responsibilities

Key Accountabilities:

Carry out processes within the Decontamination Facility to ensure a sufficient supply of 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.

Ensure all activities are undertake in compliance with Equality & Diversity.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Key Accountabilities:

Carry out processes within the Decontamination Facility to ensure a sufficient supply of 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.

Ensure all activities are undertake in compliance with Equality & Diversity.

Person Specification

Experience

Desirable

  • Previous experience of work in a process controlled environment is desirable.
  • Ability to work as an individual in a team environment.
  • Excellent inter-personal skills.
  • Be pro-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.
  • This role is physically demanding and involves a high level of physical activity. The post holder must be capable of lifting & carrying and moving equipment using trolleys. Manual handling training will be provided.
Person Specification

Experience

Desirable

  • Previous experience of work in a process controlled environment is desirable.
  • Ability to work as an individual in a team environment.
  • Excellent inter-personal skills.
  • Be pro-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.
  • This role is physically demanding and involves a high level of physical activity. The post holder must be capable of lifting & carrying and moving equipment using trolleys. Manual handling training will be provided.

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.

Employer details

Employer name

Peninsula Dental Social Enterprise CIC

Address

Damerel Close

Madden Road

Plymouth

Devon

PL1 4JZ


Employer's website

https://peninsuladental.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Peninsula Dental Social Enterprise CIC

Address

Damerel Close

Madden Road

Plymouth

Devon

PL1 4JZ


Employer's website

https://peninsuladental.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

HR Manager

Sinead Anderson

pdse-recruitment@plymouth.ac.uk

Details

Date posted

23 October 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£26,405 to £28,236 a year Pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

P0007-25-0044

Job locations

Damerel Close

Madden Road

Plymouth

Devon

PL1 4JZ


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