Decontamination Assistant

Portman Dental Care group.; Greater London; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellbeing support

Bonus scheme

Birthday off

Maternity/paternity leave

Life assurance and pension

Job summary

PortmanDentex in London is recruiting a Decontamination Assistant to join our team at The Dental Surgery, Corn Exchange. Full training will be provided, and you will work in a busy dental setting, following health and safety protocols.

This full-time role offers 40 hours per week with shifts during usual practice hours and occasional Saturday mornings. A methodical, detail‑oriented approach and ability to work both independently and with colleagues are essential.

Qualifications

• Methodical and detail-oriented approach to work.
• Able to work independently as well as part of a team.
• Willing to learn sterilisation procedures and follow health and safety protocols.
• Previous experience in a clinical or healthcare setting is helpful but not essential – full training will be provided.

Skills

Attention to detail

Methodical approach

Teamwork

Willing to learn sterilisation

Job description

Job Description

Looking for a fresh start? Your eye for detail could open the door to a career in dentistry.

Are you ready to step into a new role where full training is provided, and you can make a real difference behind the scenes? If so, we’ve got a vacancy at our welcoming The Dental Surgery, Corn Exchange, London.

• Full-time hours available - 40 hours per week
• Competitive hourly rate of: £12.71
• Typical shifts: within the Practice opening hours, which are Monday to Thursday 07:30 to 19:15, Friday 07:30 to 17:15, Saturday 08:45 to 14:15
• Flexibility to work Saturday mornings once a month and occasional Wednesday evenings
• Convenient location, with great public transport links

About you

We’d love to receive your application to our Decontamination Assistant vacancy if you have the following skills and qualities:

• A methodical and process-driven approach to work, with great attention to detail
• Comfortable working independently as well as part of a team
• Willing to learn sterilisation procedures and follow all relevant health and safety protocols
• Previous experience in a clinical or healthcare setting is helpful but not essential – full training will be provided

What do you get in return?

In addition to a competitive salary, our benefits package also includes:

• Wellbeing Support: 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme and GP service plus an in-house Mental Health First Aider programme
• Additional Reward: bonus scheme based on practice performance
• Extra Leave: Birthday off plus additional days for special occasions
• Family Support: Enhanced maternity/paternity leave
• Financial Security: Life assurance and pension scheme

Who are we?

PortmanDentex is a leading dental group supporting more than 370 practices across the UK and Ireland. We put patients at the heart of what we do and create an inclusive environment where colleagues can grow and make a real difference. Working in partnership and always looking for ways to improve, we are building a better future for our patients, practices and people.

Additional Information

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity, equity and inclusion in our workplace. We are committed to creating an environment of mutual respect and are dedicated to providing equal employment opportunities regardless of race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, pregnancy or maternity, marital or civil partner status, disability, age, or nationality.