212158 Dental Nurse - Bank

NHS Scotland; Dumfries; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job description

We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic and dedicated Dental Nurse(s) to join our Public Dental Service (PDS) bank to provide patient-centred dental support in NHS Dumfries & Galloway. This unique opportunity will see you providing direct and indirect support to both patients and the clinical team.

The position is within PDS providing clinic support from Dumfries Dental Centre / Galloway Community hospital and other sites within the Dumfries & Galloway region. The post holder could be offered shifts between the hours of 0830-2100 Monday-Friday and 1130-1730 Saturday and Sunday.

Relevant clinical experience as a Dental Nurse and NEBDN qualification or SVQ Level 3 in Dental Nursing are essential along with registration with GDC as a Dental Nurse. A sound knowledge of Health & Safety requirements within a clinical environment are essential as well as the ability to find solutions to problems, deal with the pressure of a diverse clinic whilst retaining excellent and efficient communications skills.

Please Note: As this is a bank post, we are unable to provide sponsorship for a Skilled Worker Visa.

Additional Information For Candidates

To find out more about working with NHS Dumfries and Galloway and for an insight into our friendly, beautiful corner of Scotland please visit our Work With Us web pages here.

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~ Staff and patients across Dumfries and Galloway enjoy free, unlimited parking at all our hospital sites.

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EQUALITY AND DIVERSITY

NHS Dumfries and Galloway 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 Dumfries and Galloway welcomes applicants from all sections of the community.

PUBLIC PROTECTION

Public protection practice encompasses the recognition and management of risk in order to prevent or reduce harm to children, (including unborn babies), young people and adults.

RIGHT TO WORK IN THE UNITED KINGDOM

NHS Dumfries and Galloway has a legal obligation to ensure that it does not employ any worker who has not been granted the relevant permission to work in the UK.

UNITED KINGDOM REGISTRATION

NHS Dumfries & Galloway are currently unable to support OSCE Training for international nurses for vacancies. Vacancies requiring professional registration require full United Kingdom registration with the appropriate council (eg NMC, HCPC, GMC etc).