Clinic Head Dental Nurse

NHS Scotland; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity with NHS Scotland for a Clinic Head Dental Nurse at Nairn PDS Dental Clinic. This position demands a qualified dental nurse (SVQ Level 3 or NEBDN) with management experience. The role entails overseeing a team, providing clinical support across multiple locations, and demands strong communication and organizational skills.

Qualifications

• Dental Nurse qualification essential.
• Post qualification experience required.
• Management qualification or experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of dental nurses.
• Provide clinical support, traveling occasionally to other clinics.
• Maintain current knowledge of NHSH policies.

Skills

Management Skills

Excellent Communication

Organisational Skills

IT Skills

Education

SVQ Dental Nursing Level 3

NEBDN Dental Nursing Qualification

Job description

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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.

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our team at Nairn PDS Dental Clinic, Town and County Hospital Nairn.

The post is for a Clinic Head Dental Nurse, 22.2 hours per week worked over a Monday/Wednesday and Friday.

Dental Nurse qualification is essential SVQ Dental Nursing Level 3 or NEBDN Dental Nursing Qualification along with registration with the General Dental Council.

Evidence of post qualification experience as a dental nurse is required. Management qualification or working towards is preferrable along with experience of managing/leading a team.

Current knowledge of NHSH policies and procedures and experience of a clinical administration system would be beneficial. Excellent communication, organisational and IT skills are key to this post.

This post will require you to travel on occasion to other clinics within NHSH area to provide clinical support. Use of car for work purposes is preferred.

For informal enquiries please contact Lesley Phillips on 07974039345.

This role does not meet the eligibility criteria for a Skilled Worker visa or a Health and Care Worker visa.
NHS Highland is unable to provide candidates with a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS).

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