Qualified Dental Nurse

NHS Ayrshire & Arran; Campbeltown; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Ayrshire & Arran's Campbeltown Dental Centre is seeking a Qualified Dental Nurse to join our Public Dental Service team on a rotational basis to support training for final year dental students and provide high quality, patient-centred care.

The post requires NEBDN or SVQ Level 3 in Dental Nursing and GDC registration. Weekend work is required, with Saturday and Sunday availability, and a driving licence with access to a vehicle is essential for travel to other clinics in Argyll and Bute.

Qualifications

• Possess NEBDN or SVQ Level 3 in Dental Nursing.
• GDC registration is essential.
• Experience in supporting training for final year dental students would be advantageous.
• Full UK driving licence is essential for travel to other clinics in Argyll and Bute.

Responsibilities

• Provide high quality, patient-centred dental nursing care.
• Support the training of final year dental students on rotation.
• Cover unscheduled care and weekend availability.
• Attend other clinics throughout Argyll and Bute as required.

Skills

Dental Nursing

Education

NEBDN or 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.

Informal enquiries to Gail Williams – 01586 555 352 ([e-mail]) and Helena O’Neill - 07929767689 ([e-mail])

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.