Specialist Dental Nurse

NHS Ayrshire & Arran; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Ayrshire & Arran is seeking a Specialist Dental Nurse to provide a comprehensive area-wide service in specialist patient care. The role involves collaboration within a multidisciplinary team, assisting in various dental procedures while ensuring effective administrative support. Candidates must be registered with the General Dental Council, possess excellent communication skills, and have previous relevant experience.

Qualifications

• Must have previous experience within the specialties.
• Flexible approach within the working environment required.
• Knowledge of Ayrshire & Arran’s policies and procedures is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide area-wide service in specialist patient care and assessment.
• Assist with procedures in Maxillofacial, Orthodontic, and Restorative Dentistry.
• Organize patient appointments and maintain stock supplies.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Organizational Skills

IT Skills

Planning Skills

Education

Registered with the General Dental Council

Evidence of CPD

Job description

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Who we are:

NHS Ayrshire and Arran is one of 14 territorial NHS Boards within NHS Scotland.

In support of our core purpose of Working together to achieve the healthiest life possible for everyone in Ayrshire and Arran we are committed to a culture that is Caring Safe and Respectful. You will be required to work collaboratively in a safe, caring and respectful way.

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Position

An opportunity has arisen for a Specialist Dental Nurse at NHS Ayrshire & Arran- cross site.

What you will do:

As part of a multidisciplinary Team, you will have responsibility to provide an area wide service in specialist programmes of patient Care And Assessment of patients needs.

You will be required to carry out all the duties expected of a Specialist Dental Nurse within a busy out-patients department, assisting with various procedures within the Maxillofacial, Orthodontic and Restorative Dentistry setting.

You will also be required to provide full administrative assistance to the unit. This would include organizing of patient appointments, updating of spreadsheets, being able to navigate PMS to access patient files for accurate up-to-date information on referrals etc, maintaining appropriate stock supplies and the ordering of stock.

For further information on the role please click the link below to view the job description

Knowledge, training and/or experience required to do the job:

Potential candidates must be registered with the General Dental Council and have evidence of CPD.

Must have previous experience within the specialties.

Have excellent communication, interpersonal skills and ability to work as part of a team is essential

Candidates must have a flexible approach within the working environment with good organisational, IT, and planning skills.

Knowledge of Ayrshire & Arran’s policies and procedures is desirable.

For further information on the requirements for the role please click the link below to view the person specification

Hours:

UK Driving Licence/Car Ownership:

UK driving licence/Car ownership is essential to this role.

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