NR220925 - Senior Dental Nurse

NHS Scotland; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Edinburgh is seeking a Senior Dental Nurse for the Oral Surgery department at Aberdeen Dental Hospital. Responsibilities include supervising clinical activities and leading the dental nursing team. Candidates should possess relevant qualifications and experience in oral surgery. Full-time and part-time contracts are available, with salaries at Band 5.

Qualifications

• Experience as an Oral Surgery Dental Nurse.
• Comprehensive knowledge of oral surgery treatments.
• Full registration with the GDC including up-to-date CPD.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate clinical activities.
• Lead the dental nursing team.
• Support University of Aberdeen BDS dental students.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Organisational skills

Leadership

IT skills

Education

NEBDN National certificate

SVQ & PDA Dental Nursing Level 3

IV Sedation qualification

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NHS Scotland

Location:

Edinburgh, United Kingdom

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Job Reference:

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Posted:

01.08.2025

Expiry Date:

15.09.2025

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Job Description:

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our team at Aberdeen Dental Hospital and Institute of Dentistry to the post of Senior Dental Nurse of Oral Surgery.

The successful candidates will have responsibilities for the supervising and co-ordinating of clinical activities and supporting the management team. The main duties will be to work and lead the dental nursing team within the Oral Surgery department and provide support to the University of Aberdeen BDS dental students.

You will possess a registerable qualification - NEBDN National certificate, SVQ & PDA Dental Nursing Level 3 or equivalent & an IV Sedation qualification. Have relevant clinical experience as an oral surgery Dental Nurse with a comprehensive knowledge of various oral surgery treatments and techniques and have full registration with the GDC including up to date CPD.

We will consider all types of contracts; full time & part-time to coincide with clinic opening times between Monday to Friday with a start time of 8.30am finishing at 4.30pm. Salaries are paid at Band 5.

Excellent interpersonal, organisational, leadership & IT skills are essential for this role along with a forward thinking outlook and the ability to act quickly to meet the dental patients needs.

Interviews will be held on Thursday 28th of August.

Informal enquiries to: Jenna Davidson, Senior Charge Dental Nurse on 01224 559654 or via email at n2@

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.

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