# Dental Dispensary Assistant

> NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.

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## Summary

- **Status:** Live
- **Employer:** Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
- **Town:** Liverpool
- **Region:** North West
- **Country:** England
- **Profession:** Healthcare support worker
- **Grade:** Band 2
- **Salary:** £25,272 per annum, pro rata
- **Contract type:** Permanent
- **Employment type:** Part time - 15 hours per week (Monday and  Friday)
- **Closing date:** 2026-07-10T23:59:00.000Z
- **Posted:** 2026-06-26T13:13:10.378Z
- **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Merseyside/Liverpool/Liverpool_University_Hospitals_NHS_Foundation_Trust/Dental/Dental-v8059485
- **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8059485?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002
- **Employer website:** https://www.liverpoolft.nhs.uk

## Job Content

### Job overview

A vacancy has arisen for a Band 2 Dispensary Assistant in a busy clinic at the Liverpool Dental Hospital.

Duties include handing out dental instruments and materials/stock control and working closely with the dental nurses and undergraduate students.

The successful applicant must have good communication skills and the ability to prioritise.

Training will be provided.

### Main duties of the job

To assist in the running of the clinic dispensaries, and provide assistance and support during examination and treatment clinics at Liverpool University Dental Hospital.

### Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Maintenance of cleanliness in the dispensary, and clinical areas as requested.

Preparing clinical environment under supervision of dental nurses, including setting up dental units and instruments.

To take steps to reduce cross infection risks, including clearing away used instruments and materials and keeping the treatment area clean.

Distribution of instruments and materials to nurses, clinicians and students.

## Job Details

A vacancy has arisen for a Band 2 Dispensary Assistant in a busy clinic at the Liverpool Dental Hospital.

Duties include handing out dental instruments and materials/stock control and working closely with the dental nurses and undergraduate students.

The successful applicant must have good communication skills and the ability to prioritise.

Training will be provided.

## Job Description

To assist in the running of the clinic dispensaries, and provide assistance and support during examination and treatment clinics at Liverpool University Dental Hospital.

## Responsibilities

Maintenance of cleanliness in the dispensary, and clinical areas as requested.

Preparing clinical environment under supervision of dental nurses, including setting up dental units and instruments.

To take steps to reduce cross infection risks, including clearing away used instruments and materials and keeping the treatment area clean.

Distribution of instruments and materials to nurses, clinicians and students.

## Person Specification

### Other

**Essential**

- Commitment to quality
- Willingness to learn new ways of working and respond positively to changing working demands within the NHS

### Skills

**Essential**

- Ability to work as a member of the dental team
- Ability to prioritise own workload

**Desirable**

- Basic computer skills
- Good communication skills both oral and written

### Knowledge

**Desirable**

- Understanding of the importance of high standards of cleanliness and infection control.
- Familiarity with controlling the supply and flow of materials/instruments.

### Experience

**Desirable**

- Previous experience of working in a dental surgery or hospital environment

### Qualifications

**Essential**

- GCSE or equivalent

## Documents

- [risk id (pdf, 344.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10349661)
- [job description (pdf, 199.2kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10349660)
- [recruitment documents (pdf, 383.5kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10349662)
- [life at luhft benefits (pdf, 333.2kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2664)

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