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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.
NHS Ayrshire & Arran Health Board, Public Dental Service is looking to recruit a Dental Nurse Team Leader to work and lead a team of Dental Nurses, Receptionists and LDU Operators. The post will be based at Northwest Area Centre Kilmarnock.
You will undertake all aspects of line management for dental nurse team, reception staff and LDU Operators and will be responsible for the appraisal and supervision of dental nurses, receptionists and LDU Operators and will facilitate best practice through promotion of the principles of clinical governance while focusing firmly on quality and safety. You will need to demonstrate a thorough understanding of, and commitment to upholding clinical standards. You will provide chair side assistance to clinicians and promote the highest standards of excellence in working practices to maintain the highest quality of patient care.
You will be responsible and accountable for the day to day operational management of Public Dental Service dental clinics in your area both weekday and weekend in conjunction with PDS clinical and administrative leads.
Provide a clinical leadership role giving professional, clinical advice and support to the weekday and weekend dental team to ensure the best quality services are being provided in line with General Dental Council Standards.
You will need to be able to demonstrate strong leadership and line management of staff, with the ability to work independently, proactively and under pressure.
Working with the Public Dental Service the ideal candidate(s) 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 qualification. A current portfolio of Continuing Professional Development is essential.
A dental post qualification certificate with experience in relevant field of expertise is essential – Radiography, Sedation, Special Care, OHP.
A leadership/ management qualification or equivalent experience would be desirable.
Knowledge of HR policies and procedures is desirable.
Leadership skills including influencing, well developed listening skills and interpreting skills including diplomacy and discretion is essential
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, time management and team working skills are essential as is the ability to work unsupervised using own initiative.
A full driving license and access to a car are essential.
Hours: Monday to Friday 8.30am – 4.30pm.
Please note this is a fixed term post for 2 years.
For further information on this post please contact Alison Paton Dental Service Manager on 07825227817.