Qualified/Student Dental Nurse

NHS Shetland Board; Lerwick; Sur place; GBP 32 000 - 34 000; Temps partiel

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Distant Islands Allowance

Résumé du poste

NHS Shetland is recruiting for a qualified Dental Nurse or Student Dental Nurse to join the Public Dental Service in Lerwick or Brae. The role is substan­tive, part-time (35 hours weekly) with a Band 4 salary of £31,537–£34,303 per annum pro rata for training and qualification status.

During training, pay is per Annex 21; a Distant Islands Allowance of £2,578 per annum (pro rata) applies. Once qualified, the salary band remains Band 4, with progression as appropriate.

Qualifications

• GDC registration and NHS dentistry experience required.
• Student Dental Nurse commits to working toward National Diploma in Dental Nursing.
• Demonstrate flexible approach, good communication and team-working skills; remain calm under pressure.

Responsabilités

• Carry out chair-side duties with dentists, therapists and hygienists.
• Work in modern, well-equipped surgeries across sites as needed.
• Provide cover in Lerwick or Brae; occasional hospital clinics with consultants.

Formation

GDC registration

National Diploma (Dental Nursing) – student

Description du poste

Substantive post

Part Time – 35 hours per week

Band 4 - Salary Range £31,537 – £34,303 per annum (pro rata) (Once qualified)

(Payment as per Annex 21 pay whilst training)

Distant Islands Allowance of £2,578 per annum (pro rata)

NHS Shetland is committed to ensuring that everyone in Shetland can access high quality, affordable, safe and effective NHS oral health care services. We currently have an opportunity for either a Qualified Dental Nurse or Student Dental Nurse, to join the Public Dental Service, working in modern and well equipped surgeries. Working with friendly and supportive colleagues, you will also carry out chair‑side duties with Dentists, Therapists and Hygienists. Based in Lerwick or Brae, there may also be opportunity to provide cover in other locations, and on occasions to work in Consultant led clinics in the hospital setting.

We are looking for a qualified Dental Nurse who is registered with the General Dental Council, experienced in NHS dentistry and who has an up to date CPD portfolio. You will need to demonstrate a flexible approach to work, good communication and team working skills, and the ability to work and remain calm under pressure.

We ask the Student Dental Nurse to make a commitment to work towards their National Diploma in Dental Nursing. This will involve self‑directed study in your own time as well as dedicated tutorials outside of normal working hours. During the training period, you will be paid as per Annex 21 guidance from Agenda for Change T&C’s on Arrangements for pay and banding of trainees. Once you have qualified as a Registered Dental Nurse, your salary band will increase to Band 4 (current salary range £31,537 - £34,303 per annum). We expect Students to sit their examinations to become qualified within three years.

Please note that these posts are not eligible for sponsorship in line with current Gov.uk guidance. It is ESSENTIAL that you have checked that you either already have an appropriate right to work in the UK without the need for sponsorship BEFORE submitting any applications.

*Please note this is a local advertisement and no relocation or interview expenses are applicable.

Preferred candidates will be required to join the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme update prior to a formal offer of employment being made.

In promoting equal opportunities, we welcome applications from all sections of the community.