Dental Nurse - Qualified or Student, NHS Training Path

NHS National Services Scotland; Lerwick; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

NHS Shetland invites applications for a Qualified Dental Nurse or Student Dental Nurse to join the Public Dental Service in Lerwick or Brae. This is a substantive, part-time post (35 hours per week) with Band 4 pay (£31,537 – £34,303 per annum pro rata) and a Distant Islands Allowance (£2,578 pro rata).

You will carry out chair-side duties with dentists, therapists and hygienists in modern surgeries, and may cover in other locations or consultant-led clinics.

Qualifications

• Registered with the General Dental Council (GDC).
• Experience in NHS dentistry and a up-to-date CPD portfolio.
• Flexible with good communication and teamwork; remains calm under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Carry out chair-side duties with dentists, therapists and hygienists.
• Work in modern and well-equipped surgeries.
• Possible cover in other locations and consultant-led clinics.

Skills

Flexibility

Communication

Teamwork

Calm under pressure

Education

GDC Registered Dental Nurse

National Diploma in Dental Nursing (in progress)

Job description

NHS Shetland invites applications for a Qualified Dental Nurse or Student Dental Nurse to join the Public Dental Service in Lerwick or Brae. This is a substantive, part-time post (35 hours per week) with Band 4 pay (£31,537 – £34,303 per annum pro rata) and a Distant Islands Allowance (£2,578 pro rata).

You will carry out chair-side duties with dentists, therapists and hygienists in modern surgeries, and may cover in other locations or consultant-led clinics.