Dental Nurse - Oral Health Directorate

NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Scotland is seeking a motivated Dental Nurse to support clinical departments at Glasgow Dental Hospital. The ideal candidate will possess excellent practical and interpersonal skills, ensuring high-quality care for a diverse patient group. Registration with the General Dental Council is essential, along with a commitment to continuous professional development. This role offers opportunities to work in various clinical environments and contribute to student clinics.

Qualifications

• Candidates must have valid registration with the General Dental Council.
• Demonstrated experience in dental nursing and continuous professional development is required.
• Ability to work across various clinical departments.

Responsibilities

• Provide efficient chair-side support on student clinics and specialist outpatient clinics.
• Support delivery of high-quality care to a diverse patient group.
• Collaborate with the Dental Nursing team at Glasgow Dental Hospital.

Skills

Excellent interpersonal skills

Empathy

Practical dental nursing skills

Education

Valid registration as a Dental Nurse with the General Dental Council

Job description

Overview

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde is one of the largest healthcare systems in the UK employing around 40,000 staff in a wide range of clinical and non‑clinical professions and job roles. We deliver acute hospital, primary, community and mental health care services to a population of over 1.15 million and a wider population of 2.2 million when our regional and national services are included.

The shift pattern for this post is Monday – Friday 08:45 am – 17:15 pm.

About the Role

An opportunity has arisen for a motivated, professional and highly organised individual to join the Dental Nursing team at Glasgow Dental Hospital and School.

The successful candidate will have the ability to work in a variety of clinical departments, supporting the delivery of high‑quality care to a diverse patient group. In addition to excellent practical skills, the successful candidate should demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills and empathy. They will be responsible for providing efficient chair‑side support on student clinics and specialist outpatient clinics within the Oral Health Directorate.

Qualifications

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

Important Information

This post may close early due to the volume of responses. Please submit your application form as soon as possible.

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde – NHS Scotland encourages applications from all sections of the community. We promote a culture of inclusion across the organisation and are proud of the diverse workforce we have.

By signing the Armed Forces Covenant, NHSGGC has pledged its commitment to being a Forces Friendly Employer. We support applications from across the Armed Forces Community, recognising military skills, experience and qualifications during the recruitment and selection process.

Candidates should provide original and authentic responses to all questions within the application form. The use of artificial intelligence (AI), automated tools, or other third‑party assistance to generate, draft, or significantly modify responses is strongly discouraged. By submitting your application, you confirm that all answers are your own work, reflect your personal knowledge, skills and experience, and have not been solely produced or altered by AI or similar technologies. Failure to comply with this requirement may result in your application being withdrawn from the application process.