Registered Dental Nurse

NHS National Services Scotland; Inverness; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A public health organization in Inverness seeks a Qualified Dental Nurse to support dental services and provide care within their facilities. This role is full-time at 37 hours over 5 days, with a fixed-term contract until December 2026. Essential qualifications include NEBDN or SVQ Level 3 in Dental Nursing and GDC registration. Strong interpersonal, organizational, and IT skills are crucial. Applicants should also have a driving license for work purposes.

Qualifications

• Relevant clinical experience as a Dental Nurse.
• Full registration with the GDC.
• Current driving license desirable.

Responsibilities

• Carry out dental nursing in support of Dental services.
• Work in various locations as needed.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Organisational skills

IT skills

Education

NEBDN qualification or SVQ Level 3 in Dental Nursing

Job description

Overview

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.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Qualified Dental Nurse to carry out dental nursing in support of Dental services in the Inverness Dental Centre and teaching facility within our public dental services. You will also be required to work in other locations, cover a variety of dental services.

You will be required to work 37hrs over 5 days. This is offered on a fixed term or secondment contract until December 2026.

You will have relevant clinical experience as a Dental Nurse with NEBDN qualification or SVQ Level 3 in Dental Nursing along with full registration with the GDC. Excellent interpersonal, organisational and IT skills are essential. Full current driving license and use of car for work purposes is desirable.

If you wish to apply for this post on a secondment basis, please complete the secondment consent form below and return to [e-mail], in addition to completing a full application form for the post.

Informal enquiries welcome to: Nicola Anderson, [e-mail] or tel [phone]

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