Dental Nurse / Dental Helpline Operator

NHS Highland; Newcastle Local Municipality; On-site; ZAR 230,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity for a Qualified Dental Nurse at NHS Highland, responsible for supporting dental services across various locations. Applicants should have clinical experience, NEBDN qualification or SVQ Level 3, and excellent interpersonal skills. The role involves working full-time within a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Relevant clinical experience as a Dental Nurse is required.
• Full registration with the GDC is essential.
• Full current driving license is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Support dental services at various locations.
• Handle Dental Helpline calls.
• Work 37 hours a week over 5 days.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

IT skills

Education

NEBDN qualification

SVQ Level 3 in Dental Nursing

Job description

NHS Scotland is committed to promoting equality and diversity within our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. Our goal is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and empowered to give their best. NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Qualified Dental Nurse to support dental services at the Inverness Dental Centre, Dental Helpline call handler, and teaching facility within our public dental services.

You will be expected to work at various locations, covering a range of dental services. The position is 37 hours per week over 5 days.

Applicants should have relevant clinical experience as a Dental Nurse with either an NEBDN qualification or SVQ Level 3 in Dental Nursing, along with full registration with the GDC. Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and IT skills are essential. A full current driving license and the ability to use a car for work purposes are desirable.

For informal inquiries, please contact Isla Snell at 01463 255866.

This role does not meet the eligibility criteria for a Skilled Worker visa or a Health and Care Worker visa. NHS Highland is unable to provide candidates with a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS).

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NHS Highland is the largest of the 14 regional NHS Scotland boards, covering 12,500 square miles across Highland and Argyll & Bute. We strive to foster a positive environment supported by a strong organizational culture.