Dental Decontamination Operative

We have an exciting opportunity for a Dental Decontamination Operative to work at our busy practice in Bedale, North Yorkshire.

The successful applicant will have a warm, friendly manner and will enjoy working as part of a team and must be eligible to work in the UK.

*Main functions of the role:*
- Support the dentist and other dental professionals in meeting cross infection control standards.
- Help maintain the safety of the patient
- Carry out these functions in accordance with current standards for cross infection control.
- To maintain skills at the current level and undertake such training and development as may from time to time be required to maintain personal competency.
- (Participate in all activities required by registration.)

*About us:*

Riverdale Healthcare are an independent dental group with a passion for patient care and respect for the Dental Nurses and Dentists. We have continued investment in our teams with room for progression for our Dental Nurses. What excites us is being able to create a thriving and interesting working environment. With an unparalleled operational and clinical management team backed by a leading healthcare provider. Our team of Dental Nurses and receptionists can expect the highest level of support whilst being equipped to perform dentistry to the highest standards with patient care at the heart of our vision.

*Main Duties:*
- Develop and maintain effective working relationships with all other employees and contractors at the practice.
- Support and uphold an open, positive and honest working culture.
- Work with dentist or other Dental Care Professionals in ensuring patient safety
- Work with the practice information recording systems in keeping records of decontamination procedures
- Tidy and clean the decontamination area in line with current cross infection control standards
- Ensure safe handling of dirty instruments in the area for sterilisation
- Carry out cleaning and sterilisation in line with current standards and procedures
- Safely store clean and decontaminated instruments
- Report all significant events , including near misses for inclusion in the practice Risk Register
- Practice the highest standards of confidentiality when dealing with all aspects of patient information
- Participate in activities required to assess compliance with essential standards
- Implement and maintain the standards required by legislation related to the registration of the practice
- Participate in the safe disposal of sharps
- Report to the practice manager any faults or safety worries with equipment and the premises
- Assist management with maintaining compliance with agreed standards
- Undergo further training as required by the practice
- Participate in assessing the effectiveness of oral health care by the practice, including audit of clinical procedures
- Promote and participate in the highest levels of clinical care within the practice

16 hours per week

**Job Types**: Part-time, Permanent

**Salary**: From £10.00 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Company pension
- Referral programme
- Wellness programme
Schedule:

- Day shift

Licence/Certification:

- GDC registration (required)

Work Location: One location

Reference ID: RD1147- Bedale