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Based at Inverness Dental Centre, Centre for Health Science &
Raigmore Hospital, Inverness
Special care dental nurse - band 5 - special care qualification essential with Sedation desirable or
Registered dental nurse with special care experience looking towards the special care qualification will start on a band 4
Band 5 Salary £28,384 to £35,365
Band 4 - £25,914 to £28,187
We are looking for a GDC registered Dental Nurse to work in a variety of settings within the special care department includng raigmore, RNI, Newcraigs, Nairn . You will be required to work in a variety of dental settings throughout highland area
You will require to have the following , National Examination for Dental Nurses/Modern Apprenticeship Dental Nursing Level 3. National Examination for Special Care Dental Nursing is essential
National Examination for Conscious Sedation Dental Nursing - desirable
Significant clinical experience post qualification in a variety of settings.
Thorough knowledge of all aspects of delivering dental services to vulnerable adult and child groups.Good understanding of the services and departments within the acute care setting, how they function and interact
Clinical requirment is required as part of your GDC registration for this post
You will also be required to work in other locations if required to cover in a variety of dental services . Excellent interpersonal, organizational and IT skills are essential. Full current driving licence and use of car for work purposes is desirable.
Short-listed applicants will be contacted by email. Please check your emails regularly, including your junk/spam folder.
Informal enquiries to: Nicola Anderson ; tel: 01463255861 email: nicola.anderson4@nhs.scot
Please quote reference in the subject line of your email – 23546
Closing date for completed applications: 22/03/2023
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