NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) is one of the largest healthcare systems in the United Kingdom, employing approximately 40,000 staff across a wide range of clinical and non‑clinical professions and roles. We deliver acute hospital, primary, community and mental health services to a population of over 1.15 million people, and to a wider population of 2.2 million when regional and national services are included.
Job Overview
The Dental Central Decontamination Unit at Glasgow Dental Hospital and School is responsible for cleaning, disinfection, assembly, packaging, and sterilisation of reusable dental medical devices in accordance with manufacturer instructions.
Duration, Location, and Working Pattern
- Permanent full‑time post of 36 hours per week.
- Position: Senior Assistant Technical Officer. Full‑time role requiring work 5 days out of 7, which may include shift or weekend work. Core hours are 08:00‑16:00 and 10:00‑18:00 on a rotating basis. Flexibility with shift patterns may be required to cover leave.
- Location: Glasgow Dental Hospital and School.
Key Responsibilities
- Receive, clean, disinfect, inspect, package, sterilise, and distribute reusable dental medical devices for use in clinics, theatres, and other patient treatment areas.
- Operate within the complex environment of decontamination, maintaining up‑to‑date knowledge and skills through ongoing training and assessment.
- Undertake all tasks appropriate to the Grade of Sterile Senior Assistant Technical throughout the unit.
Required Experience, Training, and Qualifications
- Significant experience working within a Central Decontamination Unit.
What We Offer
- Minimum of 27 days annual leave, increasing with length of service, plus public holidays.
- Membership of the NHS Pension Scheme, including life insurance benefits.
- Salary Sacrifice Car Benefit Scheme.
- Development opportunities including study bursaries, e‑learning and classroom‑based courses.
- Enhanced pay for working public holidays.
- NHS discounts on a wide range of goods and services.
- Confidential employee support and assistance, including counselling and psychological therapies.
From 1 April 2026, the Agenda for Change full‑time working week will reduce from 37 hours to 36 hours. Part‑time working hours will be reduced on a pro‑rated basis. A corresponding increase in the hourly rate will apply, ensuring that overall pay remains unchanged.
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) recognises the importance of work‑life balance and is committed to offering a range of flexible working options where service needs allow.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde encourages applications from all sections of the community. We are committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion and are proud of the diverse workforce we employ.
By signing the Armed Forces Covenant, NHSGGC has pledged its commitment to being a Forces Friendly Employer. We welcome applications from across the Armed Forces Community and recognise military skills, experience and qualifications throughout the recruitment and selection process.
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