Decontamination Assistant

PortmanDentex; Truro; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellbeing support

Bonus scheme

Birthday off

Enhanced maternity/paternity leave

Life assurance and pension

Job summary

PortmanDentex is hiring a Decontamination Assistant at the Lander Dentistry & Implant Clinic in Truro. You will work behind the scenes with a focus on sterilisation procedures, under full training, and your attention to detail will support every patient’s care.

Full-time, 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 08:30–17:30, with a competitive hourly rate of £12.71. We offer wellbeing support, a bonus scheme, paid leave, enhanced family leave, life assurance and a pension.

Qualifications

• Methodical and process-driven approach with great attention to detail.
• Able to work independently as well as part of a team.
• Willing to learn sterilisation procedures and follow health and safety protocols.
• Healthcare exposure is helpful but not essential; full training will be provided.

Skills

Methodical

Detail oriented

Teamwork

Sterilisation training

Independent worker

Job description

Job Description

You may work behind the scenes, but your impact reaches every patient. 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 Lander Dentistry & Implant Clinic practice in Truro

• Full-time hours available 40 hours per week Monday to Friday


• Competitive hourly rate from: £12.71


• Typical shifts: 08:30–17:30

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.