Location: Wellingborough
Salary: Competitive dependent on experience
Hours: 40.25 hours per week (Monday to Thursday 9:30 - 6:45pm Friday 9:30 - 5:45)
Contract: Permanent
We are looking for a reliable, organised, and detail-oriented Decontamination Assistant to join our friendly dental practice.
This is an important role within our practice, helping to ensure that our clinicians and patients benefit from a safe, clean, and compliant clinical environment. Working behind the scenes, you will play a key part in maintaining the highest standards of infection prevention and control while supporting the smooth day-to-day running of the practice.
Whether you have previous decontamination experience or are looking to begin a career in dentistry, we would love to hear from you. Full training will be provided for the right candidate.
The Role
As a Decontamination Assistant, you will:
- Clean, disinfect, sterilise, and package dental instruments in accordance with HTM 01-05 guidance and practice protocols.
- Operate and maintain decontamination equipment, including washer disinfectors and autoclaves.
- Carry out routine testing and record keeping to ensure compliance with regulatory standards.
- Monitor and replenish instrument stock, ensuring surgeries have the equipment they need.
- Maintain a clean, organised, and compliant decontamination area.
- Dispose of clinical waste safely and in line with current regulations.
- Support the wider practice team in maintaining high standards of infection prevention and control.
- Report any equipment faults or compliance concerns promptly.
About You
We're looking for someone who is:
- Organised with excellent attention to detail.
- Reliable, proactive, and able to work independently.
- Committed to maintaining high standards of cleanliness and patient safety.
- A team player with a positive attitude.
- Able to work efficiently in a busy environment.
- Willing to learn and follow established procedures.
Previous experience in a decontamination, healthcare, dental, or sterile services environment is desirable but not essential, as full training will be provided.
What We Can Offer
At [Company Name], we value every member of our team and are committed to supporting your development. When you join us, you'll benefit from:
- Discounted dental treatment after 6 months' service, extended to immediate family after 12 months' service.
- Fully funded DBS checks where required.
- Access to our Employee Assistance Programme because your mental wellbeing matters to us.
- Ongoing training and development opportunities.
- Support from our dedicated People Team, Finance Team, and other central support services.
- Auto-enrolment into our pension scheme after 3 months' service.
- Career mobility and progression opportunities across our growing dental group.
Join Our Team
If you're looking for a role where your attention to detail and commitment to high standards can make a real difference to patient care, we'd love to hear from you.
We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and supported. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates.
