Healthcare Assistant

Truly; Moate; Sur place; EUR 28 000 - 38 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Training provided free of charge

20 days annual leave

Statutory sick pay

Statutory maternity/paternity/parental

Right to Disconnect

PRSA access

Résumé du poste

Truly Dental in Moate, Ireland, is seeking a Healthcare Assistant to provide vital clinical support from arrival to departure, under the supervision of dental professionals. You will assist with procedures, maintain infection control, and help ensure a smooth patient journey.

With 39 hours per week and a permanent full-time contract, the role offers a supportive clinical environment, training, and generous leave benefits, plus statutory entitlements relevant to the Irish healthcare sector.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Nursing, Healthcare Science, or a related clinical discipline.
• Experience with patient care, infection control, and clinical procedures.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced clinical environment with attention to detail.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Full eligibility to work in Ireland.

Responsabilités

• Providing clinical support to dental professionals including treatment preparation and patient care coordination
• Assessing and monitoring patient wellbeing before, during, and after clinical procedures
• Implementing and maintaining infection control protocols and clinical support standards
• Maintaining accurate and confidential patient health records in compliance with GDPR
• Supporting the supervision and mentoring of junior healthcare support staff
• Liaising with clinical leads regarding patient health status, medication history, and relevant risk factors
• Contributing to health and safety compliance and clinical governance standards
• Supporting staff training and competency development in patient care and emergency response

Connaissances

Patient care

Infection control

Communication

Attention to detail

GDPR awareness

Formation

Bachelor's degree in Nursing, Healthcare Science, or related clinical discipline

Description du poste

About The Role

As a Healthcare Assistant at Truly Dental, you will play a vital part in ensuring every patient receives outstanding clinical support and a positive experience from arrival to departure. Working closely with our dental professionals, you will assist with clinical procedures, maintain infection control standards, and contribute to the smooth running of the practice.

Key Responsibilities

• Providing clinical support to dental professionals including treatment preparation and patient care coordination
• Assessing and monitoring patient wellbeing before, during, and after clinical procedures
• Implementing and maintaining infection control protocols and clinical support standards
• Maintaining accurate and confidential patient health records in compliance with GDPR
• Supporting the supervision and mentoring of junior healthcare support staff
• Liaising with clinical leads regarding patient health status, medication history, and relevant risk factors
• Contributing to health and safety compliance and clinical governance standards
• Supporting staff training and competency development in patient care and emergency response

Essential Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Nursing, Healthcare Science, or a related clinical discipline
• Demonstrated knowledge of patient care, infection control, and clinical procedures
• Ability to work in a fast-paced clinical environment with strong attention to detail
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Full eligibility to work in Ireland

DESIRABLE

• Experience in a dental or primary care setting
• Familiarity with healthcare information systems and GDPR obligations
• Experience supporting or mentoring junior clinical staff

What We Offer

• A supportive, modern clinical environment with a genuine commitment to professional development
• Mandatory training provided free of charge, counted as working time
• 20 days annual leave plus 10 public holidays
• Statutory sick pay scheme in line with the Sick Leave Act 2022
• Statutory maternity, paternity, parental and parents' leave entitlements
• Expenses reimbursed for approved, work-related costs
• Right to Disconnect policy in place
• Access to a Personal Retirement Savings Account (PRSA)

EMPLOYMENT DETAILS:

• Location: Truly Dental, Church Street, Moate, Co. Westmeath, N37 P230
• Contract: Permanent, full-time
• Hours: 39 hours per week, Monday to Friday
• Annual salary: €33,462
• Start date: To be agreed