Trainee Dental Nurse

Trainee Dental Nurse

This is a fixed term NHSL wide training position until March 2021 and offered at a Band 4 (Annex 21) Agenda for change £22,152 - £24,258 per annum.

This is a fantastic training opportunity combining theoretical training delivered by NHS Education for Scotland at Glasgow Dental Education and Training Centre and on-the-job practical training within clinical dental settings across Lanarkshire.  Through this training candidates will learn and achieve the following:

• Nationally recognised Dental Nurse Qualification.
• A level of specialist theoretical knowledge and practical skills that will enable them to work  with a variety of clinicians and respond to any situation that develops, including emergencies
• Experience working in a dental surgery. Experience of working in a multidisciplinary environment and experience of working as a dental nurse in more than one branch of dentistry would be advantageous
• Experience of working with a variety of clinicians in a variety of settings and  be able to confidently assist the dentist to  provide a full range of dental treatment
• Experience will ensure they have a level of understanding of and can anticipate the support the dentist and the patient needs so that treatment can be provided in a safe, economical, efficient and effective manner.
• Commitment to continuing Professional Development
• Experience in clinical governance including audit
• The ability to work with people and have a range of patient management skills and good interpersonal skills
• Able to communicate well at all levels – good reporting skills verbal and written
• A flexible and adaptable approach to work
• Demonstrate self motivation , use initiative and accept responsibility
• Good organizational and administrative skills.
• The ability to take direction and work as part of a team through procedures and protocols to meet agreed targets.
• The ability, when necessary, to use initiative, intuition and know how in imaginative and creative ways to overcome problems and stimulate change.
• To be able to cope confidentially with a designated work remit, but yet remain a part of the wider dental team in Lanarkshire.
• IT skills, to use a computer and have knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and an understanding of the Data Protection act
• Knowledge of dental procedures, new techniques and up to date knowledge about materials.
• Knowledge of NHS Lanarkshire Policies and administrative procedures
• P.D.P.
• Awareness of patient confidentiality, child protection issues, the Disability Discrimination Act and the Adults with Incapacity Act
• Manual handling skills
• Must have a valid full driving licence and access to a car
• CPR skills

Should you wish to discuss the post in more detail, please contact Nicola Fitzpatrick on 01236 707711.

Please note: we anticipate a high level of interest in this position and may close the advert once a sufficient amount of applications are received.  Therefore, please make sure you complete and submit your application at an early stage.

Whilst this advertisement may be for a specific post(s) in a particular location, applicants who are shortlisted for interview may be considered for similar vacancies in alternative locations.

Applications from candidates who require a Tier 2 Certificate of sponsorship (formerly Work Permits) will only be considered if no suitable UK or EEA national is identified for this post.  For further information on the UK Border Agency’s new points based System which now governs the way individuals from outside the EEA can work in the UK please visit www.bia.homeoffice.gov.uk.