Dental Nurse

NHS Highland; Oban; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Highland is seeking a qualified Dental Nurse to join the Public Dental Service team at Oban Lorn & Islands Hospital. You will deliver patient-centred care to priority groups while ensuring the smooth running of the dental surgery.

Essential requirements include NEBDN or SVQ Level 3 in Dental Nursing, GDC registration, and a driving licence with access to a vehicle. Weekend availability (Sat/Sun) is required, with duties potentially across Argyll and Bute.

Qualifications

• Qualified Dental Nurse with GDC registration.
• Experience in a public dental service setting preferred.
• Excellent patient-centred care and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Provide high quality, patient-centred dental nursing in the clinic.
• Support the efficient running of the dental surgery.
• Participate in unscheduled care and may attend other clinics.

Skills

Dental Nursing

Education

NEBDN or SVQ Level 3 in Dental Nursing

Job description

An opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and motivated Qualified Dental Nurse to join our Public Dental Service team within Oban Lorn & Islands Hospital.

The post holder will provide high quality, patient centred care to a range of priority groups patients, while maintaining the efficient running of the dental surgery. You will have relevant clinical experience as a Dental Nurse. NEBDN or SVQ Level 3 in Dental Nursing and GDC registration are essential.

The post holder will participate in unscheduled care, therefore Saturday and Sunday availability is required.

Duties may involve attendance at other clinics throughout Argyll and Bute.

A driving licence is essential, with access to own vehicle for work purposes.

Informal enquiries to Catriona McDonald, Centre Manager, [e-mail].

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.

NHS Highland is geographically the largest of the 14 regional boards of NHS Scotland, covering an area of 12,500 square miles, across Highland and Argyll & Bute.

We employ over 10,700 people, making us one of the biggest employers in the area. As an organisation, we make a very significant contribution to the local economy.

Our staff are also important members of our communities. Our greatest asset is our workforce, and the way we go about our work comes from the values and behaviours we demonstrate on a daily basis. As a board we strive to ensure the environment is conducive to nurturing a positive culture, supported and delivered through .