Dental Nurse

NHS National Services Scotland; Dundee; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Scotland is seeking a qualified dental nurse to join their team at Dundee Dental Hospital. The role involves providing nursing support across various dental specialities. Candidates must have a UK Dental Nurse qualification, be registered with the General Dental Council, and demonstrate commitment to patient care and safety. This position offers opportunities for skills development in a clinical environment.

Qualifications

• Evidence of continuing personal development.
• Registered with the General Dental Council.
• Experience in diverse clinical settings.

Responsibilities

• Work within a clinical team ensuring patient safety.
• Provide dental nursing support across various specialities.
• Develop specialist nursing knowledge and skills.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Ability to work within a diverse team

Commitment to high standards of care

Education

Recognised UK Dental Nurse qualification

Job description

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 for a suitably qualified, experienced dental nurse to join the Dental Nurse team within Dundee Dental Hospital & School. The post holder will be expected to work throughout the site covering a variety of specialities – including Oral Surgery, Oral Medicine, Restorative Dentistry, Orthodontics, Paediatric Dentistry and OMFU services. There may also be a requirement to provide dental nursing support for the service within Broxden Dental Care Centre. This post provides an opportunity to develop specialist nursing knowledge and skills.

You will work within a clinical team that values patient safety and the delivery of safe, effective, high quality care within a challenging environment. You should have the ability to work within a large diverse team and committed to delivering high standards of care.

You should have evidence of continuing personal development and demonstrate excellent communication skills along with a be commitment to influencing change and improving standards of patient care.

You must possess a recognisable UK Dental Nurse qualification and be registered with the General Dental Council.

Informal enquiries to: Sharon Higgins, Dental Nursing Services Manager, Telephone [phone], extension 35782

Hours of work are: 37 hours per week

Short-listed applicants will be contacted by email. Please check your emails regularly, including your junk/spam folder.

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