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Who we are:
NHS Ayrshire and Arran is one of 14 territorial NHS Boards within NHS Scotland.
Our purpose:
Working together to achieve the healthiest life possible for everyone in Ayrshire and Arran.
Our values:
To find out more about NHS Ayrshire and Arran please click here - NHS Ayrshire & Arran - Home (nhsaaa.net)
An exciting opportunity has arisen within NHS Ayrshire & Arran HB, Public Dental Service to be part of our Out of Hours Emergency Dental Service as a Bank Dental Nurse. We are looking for 4 x GDC Registered/ Qualified Dental Nurses.
What you will do:
To provide comprehensive clinical support to the clinicians, assisting with dental treatments, preparing dental materials and providing post treatment advice to patients.
To provide full chair side assistance to the clinician.
To provide care, emotional and physical support to the patient throughout all dental procedures in a variety of locations.
To maintain Control of Infection procedures in the dental surgery and other locations including surgery fixtures, equipment, and the decontamination and sterilisation of dental instruments.
To provide reception duties & administrative support to the clinicians.
Be motivated and flexible as you will be required to cover on call shifts, clinical sessions as and when a vacancy becomes available.
Knowledge, training and/or experience required to do the job:
The post holder must be registered with the General Dental Council and hold the National Certificate in Dental Nursing or Oral Health Care Dental Nursing SVQ level 3 or equivalent.
Knowledge of triage, taking patients payments, use of a computerised appointment system.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Have the ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team.
Must be car owner/driver
Hours:
Bank - Weekend sessions run Saturday and Sunday – hours of session are 5 per day.
For further information please contact Alison Paton Dental Service Manager on 07825227817.
Applications are welcome from UK, EEA and non-EEA candidates.
EU Settlement Scheme - EU, EEA or Swiss nationals are strongly encouraged to join the EU Settlement Scheme prior to 30th June 2021. As part of the recruitment process, you will be required to produce proof of your EU Settlement status from 1st July 2021 to demonstrate your Right to Work in the United Kingdom. Further information: https://www.gov.uk/settled-status-eu-citizens-families. Existing employees may be asked to provide evidence of their EU Settlement Status from 1st July 2021.