Dental Nurse

Nhs Greater Glasgow And Clyde; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NHS Pension Scheme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Study bursaries

E-learning opportunities

Enhanced pay for public holidays

NHS discounts

Counselling services

Job summary

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) is offering a 12-month Rotational Dental Nurse position at Glasgow Dental Hospital. The role supports outpatient clinics within the Oral Health Directorate, delivering high‑quality patient care and collaboration with a multi-disciplinary team.

Applicants must hold GDC registration and demonstrate ongoing professional development. The post is fixed-term, full-time (36 hours/week), with working hours 08:45–17:15, Monday to Friday.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of Secondary Care specialist procedures as appropriate to each sub-specialty.
• Qualified dental nurse with current professional registration with the General Dental Council.
• Ability to fulfil criteria outlined in the job description.

Responsibilities

• Assist the clinician during patient assessment and treatment procedures.
• Ensure effective communication with patients, relatives and significant others, including translation services where needed.
• Prepare clinical environment and coordinate equipment, patient records and materials.
• Arrange patient appointments in line with treatment plans and liaise with other departments.
• Practice within GDC and national legislation to ensure patient wellbeing.
• Work within NHS Scotland and NHS GGC policies and guidelines.
• Empower patients to engage in their oral health decisions.
• Organise own time around clinical sessions under Team Leader direction.
• Ensure nursing resources are used efficiently and effectively.
• Participate in appraisal and personal development planning.
• Order and maintain supplies and pharmacy goods.

Skills

Dental Nursing

Education

Qualified dental nurse with GDC registration

Job description

Job reference:

262106

Salary:

Band 4 (£31,537 - £34,303)

Job closing date:

01/11/2026

Job Type:

Nursing and Midwifery

Location:

Glasgow Dental Hospital

Employment type:

Fixed-term

Hours Per Week:

36

Employer (NHS Board):

NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde

Department:

Oral Health Directorate

Job Advert

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.

The role:

An opportunity has arisen for a period of 12 months as a Rotational Dental Nurse in Glasgow Dental Hospital. We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic individual to join the Dental Nursing team within the Secondary Care (Acute) Oral Health Service. The successful candidate should demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills and empathy. They will be responsible for providing efficient support on outpatient clinics within the Oral Health Directorate.

Applicants should hold a valid registration as a Dental Nurse with the General Dental Council and provide evidence of continued professional development.

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) may be able to provide visa sponsorship for certain roles, subject to the post meeting the relevant eligibility criteria. Sponsorship is not guaranteed and will be determined on a case-by-case basis following interview and during the pre-employment verification process. Applicants must state their current right to work in their application.

Duration, Location, and Working Pattern:

• Location based in Glasgow Dental Hospital


• Fixed-term Contract for 12 months


• Full-time position (36 hours per week)


• Working 36.00 hours per week, Monday to Friday 0845 - 1715.

Key responsibilities:

• Assist the clinician during patient assessment and treatment procedures. This includes instruction and endorsing compliance with pre and post treatment advice issued under direction of a dentist.


• Ensure effective communication with patients, relatives and significant others, taking account of lifestyle, gender and cultural background, through the use of external resources where necessary e.g. translation services, social work, etc.


• Ensure clinical environment is prepared for patients and co-ordinate availability of all equipment (including any necessary personal protective equipment) patient records, lab work, instruments and undergraduate materials for clinician to execute treatment plan for patients.


• Ensure patient appointments are arranged in line with the needs of the treatment plan. This may be multidisciplinary and requires liaison with internal and external departments located in other hospitals.


• Practice within the legal and ethical framework as established by GDC and national legislation to ensure patient interest and well-being are met.


• Work within the NHS Scotland, NHS GGC, Health & Safety Executive legislation, policy, guidelines and procedures.


• Empower patients to take responsibility for their oral health, well-being and future lifestyle by practising in an open transparent and inclusive manner, thereby ensuring patients have the relevant information to participate in decisions about their care.


• Organise own time out with clinical session commitments under the general direction of the Team Leader.


• In conjunction with the Team Leader ensure that the nursing resource is utilised efficiently and effectively.


• Participate in the appraisal and setting of personal development plans, in line with policy.


• Ordering and maintenance of supplies/pharmacy goods and equipment.


• Please refer to the job description for further details.

Knowledge, training, qualifications and/or experience required to do the job:

• Knowledge of Secondary Care specialist procedures as appropriate to each sub-specialty.


• Qualified dental nurse with current professional registration with the General Dental Council.


• Ability to fulfil criteria outlined in the job description.

What we offer:

We offer a wide range of supportive policies designed to enhance your employee journey, including a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme, Cycle to Work Scheme, bursary scheme and extensive learning and development opportunities.

As an NHS Scotland employee, you will be entitled to:

• A 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

Interested?

For an informal discussion, please contact:
Kirsty Robertson, Interim Dental Nurse Manager, On 0141 211 9763 or email [e-mail]

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