Administration Assistant/ Health and Safety Lead

Job overview

We are delighted to announce an exciting opportunity within the Maxillofacial Laboratory. We are seeking a passionate and motivated Administration Assistant / Health and Safety Lead to join Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.

Join our dedicated team of professionals at the heart of delivering high-quality medical devices and patient care. You will support our skilled team of three Maxillofacial Prosthetists, two Specialist Dental Technologists, and one Dental Technologist. With years of experience and a wide range of expertise, we form an exceptional team.

We are looking for someone who is organised, hardworking, efficient, and an effective team player, while also being able to work independently. If you are looking for a rewarding role where your skills can make a real impact on service delivery and patient care, we would love to hear from you.

Main duties of the job

Our workspace provides an enhanced environment that supports productivity while ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations. Following appropriate training, you will provide advice on health and safety matters, offering guidance and support to laboratory staff through our Quality Management System (QMS), helping to create a safer environment for patients, staff, visitors, and volunteers.

You will provide comprehensive administrative and laboratory support to the Maxillofacial Laboratory team. Duties will include:

• Answering and directing telephone calls.
• Booking appointments for Maxillofacial Prosthetic Clinics.
• Typing confidential clinic letters.
• Receiving and processing post and deliveries.
• Procuring materials and equipment.
• Processing referrals.
• Safely disposing of chemical waste in accordance with Trust policies.
• Using IT systems to input and maintain data relating to patient medical devices and materials.
• Dealing with general enquiries.
• Casting plaster models from dental impressions under the supervision of trained staff.
• Manufacturing basic splints under supervision.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For further information regarding this vacancy, please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification.

Applicant requirements

The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.