Registered Dental Nurse

NHS Highland; Newcastle Local Municipality; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in South Africa is seeking a Qualified Dental Nurse to support dental services within their public dental services. The role involves working in the Inverness Dental Centre and other locations. Applicants must have clinical experience, a NEBDN qualification or SVQ Level 3 in Dental Nursing, and full registration with the GDC. This position is offered on a fixed term or secondment basis until December 2026.

Qualifications

• Must have relevant clinical experience as a Dental Nurse.
• Full registration with the GDC required.
• A full current driving license and access to a car for work purposes is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide dental nursing support in public dental services.
• Work across various dental services.
• Support in the Inverness Dental Centre and teaching facility.

Skills

Clinical experience as a Dental Nurse

Interpersonal skills

Organisational skills

IT skills

Education

NEBDN qualification or SVQ Level 3 in Dental Nursing

Job description

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 post 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, or tel [phone]

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