Dental Sterilisation Technician – Precision & Safety

Gloucestershire Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust; Cheltenham; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Gloucestershire Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Dental Decontamination Technician to support safe, high-quality dental care by cleaning, sterilising and maintaining instruments in line with HTM 01-05.

You will operate specialised decontamination equipment, perform routine testing of autoclaves, washer disinfectors and ultrasonic cleaners, and ensure timely processing of re-usable dental equipment.

Qualifications

• Experience in dental decontamination or healthcare cleaning.
• Strong infection control practices and attention to detail.
• Ability to follow HTM 01-05 and local procedures.
• Team player with good communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Utilising specialised decontamination equipment.
• Ensure used equipment and instruments are cleaned, sterilised and repackaged.
• Undertake frequent testing of specialised decontamination equipment and pressurised vessels to ensure items are functioning correctly.
• To ensure a smooth and efficient running of the Dental service.
• Vaccination is required after induction and on-site training.
• To complete testing of autoclaves, washer disinfectors and ultrasonic cleaners.
• Adhere to local processes and HTM01-05.
• Complete specific cleaning efficiency testing.
• Decontaminate and sterilise specialised re-usable dental equipment and instruments.
• To sterilise dental instruments using pressure vessels/autoclaves.
• To liaise with outside stakeholders to ensure a quality service.
• To be proactive in problem solving when equipment fails.
• To undertake administrative tasks within the clinic as required.

Tools

Autoclaves

Washer disinfectors

Ultrasonic cleaners

Job description

Gloucestershire Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Dental Decontamination Technician to support safe, high-quality dental care by cleaning, sterilising and maintaining instruments in line with HTM 01-05.

You will operate specialised decontamination equipment, perform routine testing of autoclaves, washer disinfectors and ultrasonic cleaners, and ensure timely processing of re-usable dental equipment.