Clinical Support Worker

NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.

Please note this vacancy is based on the Isle of Arran and is essential you reside on the island.

Who we are:

NHS Ayrshire and Arran is one of 14 territorial NHS Boards within NHS Scotland. 

Our purpose: 

Working together to achieve the healthiest life possible for everyone in Ayrshire and Arran.

Our values:

• Caring, safe, respectful

To find out more about NHS Ayrshire and Arran please click here - NHS Ayrshire & Arran - Home (nhsaaa.net)

Position

An opportunity has arisen for a Clinical Support Worker based at Lamlash, Isle of Arran. 

What you will do:

To provide comprehensive support to the clinical and administrative teams, assisting with preparing clinical area, preparing dental materials under the direct/indirect supervision of a Registered Dental Nurse.

To provide reception duties and administrative support to the clinicians.

To help ensure the effective delivery of care in a supporting role to the Registered Dental Nurse and Clinician, maintaining an acceptable standard of Service.

To maintain Control of Infection procedures in the dental surgery and other locations including surgery fixtures, equipment, laboratory work and the decontamination and sterilisation of dental instruments.

For further information on the role please click the link below to view the job description

Knowledge, training and/or experience required to do the job:

Essential:

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, verbal and written

Experience of working in a caring environment/role working with the public

Ability to work as part of a large team

Ability to carry out assigned tasks effectively in a busy environment fulfilling the requirement of the job description

Desirable:

Knowledge of dental paperwork, Microsoft packages

Experience in cash handling

For further information on the requirements for the role please click the link below to view the person specification

Hours:

37 hours per week

If you want to find out more about the role, please contact: Alison Paton Dental Service Manager on

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