Dental Nurse

NHS Ayrshire & Arran; Oban; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Ayrshire & Arran's Oban Lorn & Islands Hospital is seeking a qualified dental nurse to join our Public Dental Service team. You will provide high-quality, patient-centred care across priority groups while supporting the smooth running of the dental surgery.

Essential requirements include NEBDN or SVQ Level 3 in Dental Nursing and GDC registration; Saturday and Sunday availability is required; a driving licence with access to a vehicle for work purposes is essential.

Qualifications

• You must be a Qualified Dental Nurse with relevant clinical experience.
• NEBDN or SVQ Level 3 in Dental Nursing required.
• GDC registration is essential.
• Able to provide patient-centred care.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality, patient-centred care to priority groups.
• Support the efficient running of the dental surgery.
• Attend other clinics across Argyll and Bute as required.

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.

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.