Mobile Dental Driver

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board; Cwmbran; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Wales is seeking a qualified individual to drive the Mobile Dental Unit across Gwent and assist the Dental Team with patient care. Candidates must have a valid CPC Advanced driving qualification and experience working with special care patients. The role involves setting up mobile surgeries and maintaining dental equipment. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to community healthcare while being part of a dedicated team.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Extensive training and development opportunities

Occupational health support

Qualifications

• Must have valid CPC Advanced driving qualification for HGV Class 2.
• Experience in driving and maneuvering a 7.5 tonne vehicle is needed.
• Knowledge of cleaning and sterilising dental instruments according to WHTM-105.

Responsibilities

• Drive the Mobile Dental Unit to locations in Gwent.
• Assist the Dental Team with care for special needs patients.
• Manage mechanical repairs and maintenance of dental equipment.

Skills

Driving 7.5 tonne vehicle

Working with special care patients

Cleaning and sterilising dental instruments

Education

Valid CPC Advanced driving European qualification HGV Class 2

Training in CPR and Medical Emergencies

Job description

To drive the Mobile Dental Unit to various locations within Gwent and set up the Mobile surgery in preparation for the arrival of the Dental Team/collect dental team as per the dental work program. To assist the Dental Team in the delivery of appropriate healthcare for the patients of Aneurin Bevan University Health Board who attend the Mobile Dental Unit. This will include assisting with children and adults who have special care dental needs at schools' centres, hospitals, and patient's homes. To assist/cover (if necessary) in the organisation of any mechanical repairs and breakdowns of Dental equipment, servicing, and MOTs on both Mobile Dental Units in compliance with the protocols.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

Main duties of the job

Please see attached Job description for all duties under Administrative tasks, Patient Care and Clinical duties and Mobile dental duties.

About us

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board is a multi-award-winning NHS organisation with a passion for caring. The Health Board provides an exceptional workplace where you can feel trusted and valued. Whatever your specialty or stage in your career, we have opportunities for everyone to start, grow and build your career. The health board provides integrated acute, primary and community care serving a population of 650,000 and employing over 16,000 staff.

We offer a fantastic benefits package and extensive training and development opportunities with paid mandatory training, excellent in-house programmes, opportunities to complete recognised qualifications and professional career pathways including a range of management development programmes. We offer flexible working and promote a healthy work life balance, provide occupational health support and an ambitious plan for a Wellbeing Centre of Excellence to support you at work.

Our Clinical Futures strategy continues to enhance and promote care closer to home as well as high quality hospital care when needed. Join us on our journey to pioneer new ways of working and deliver a world-class healthcare service fit for the future.

Job responsibilities

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click "Apply now" to view in Trac

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Valid CPC Advanced driving European qualification HGV Class 2 up to 7.5 tonne.
• Training in CPR and Medical Emergencies.

Experience

• Experience in driving up to 7.5 tonne vehicle.
• Reversing and manoeuvre a 7.5 tonne vehicle in narrow spaces.
• Working with special care patients.
• Experience in cleaning, sterilising dental instruments following the WHTM-105.

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.