Local Decontamination Unit Operative

Local Decontamination Unit Operative (Ref: 179139)

Substantive

Full time – 37.5 hours per week

Band 3 - Salary Range £25,468 – £27,486 per annum

Plus Distant Island Allowance of £2,256 per annum (pro rata)

Based at Montfield Dental Health Centre in Lerwick, you will work as part of a team providing sterilised equipment for the NHS Dental service. This is an important role in ensuring the safe and effective provision of dentistry in Shetland.

Educated to standard grade level in English and Numeracy, with good IT skills, you should be willing to undertake the NES: Decontamination of RMD’s course.  You should have good interpersonal skills, the ability to work well both within a team and on your own initiative, without direct supervision. Full UK Driving licence. Previous experience within a health care setting and a good understanding of infection control procedures are desirable. 

You will be expected to comply with the Induction Standards and Code of Conduct for Healthcare Support Workers within 3 months of commencing your role – details can be viewed at www.workinginhealth.com/standards/healthcaresupportworkers

You will initially be paid at Band 2 (£23,362 - £25,368 per annum pro rata) whilst undergoing training, rising to Band 3 upon successful completion of the NES: Decontamination of RMD’s Course.

For an informal discussion about the post, contact Carol Dade on 01595 74 3235.

Closing date:             31^st March 2024

Please note this is a local advertisement and no relocation or interview expenses are applicable.
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