Qualified Dental Nurse

NHS Highland; Campbeltown; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Highland seeks a Qualified Dental Nurse to join the Public Dental Service in Campbeltown, providing patient-centred care and supporting the training of final year dental students on a rotational basis.

Essential NEBDN or SVQ Level 3 in Dental Nursing with GDC registration; driving licence required. Willingness to travel to other clinics in Argyll & Bute and weekend availability are expected.

Qualifications

• Essential NEBDN or SVQ Level 3 in Dental Nursing.
• GDC registration is essential.
• Experience as a Dental Nurse in a clinical setting.
• Willingness to travel to other clinics within the region.

Responsibilities

• Support training of final year Dental Students.
• Provide high quality, patient-centred care.
• Rotational duties across Campbeltown Dental Centre.
• Attend additional clinics in Argyll & Bute.
• Cover weekend days as required.

Skills

Dental nursing

GDC registration

Driving licence

Weekend availability

Education

NEBDN

SVQ Level 3 in Dental Nursing

GDC registration

Job description

An opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and motivated Qualified Dental Nurse to join our Public Dental Service team within Campbeltown Dental Centre

The post holder will provide high quality, patient centred care to support the training of final year Dental Students, on a rotational basis. 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 could 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.

Applications are welcome from Gaelic speakers. / Tha fàilte air tagraidhean bho luchdlabhairt na Gàidhlig.

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 .