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NHS Lothian 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 Lothian welcomes applications from all sections of society.
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This post requires the post holder to have a PVG Scheme membership/ record. If the post holder is not a current PVG member for the required regulatory group (i.e. child and/or adult) then an application will need to be made to Disclosure Scotland and deemed satisfactory before they can begin in post.
Please note: As this post is part-time the salary will be pro-rata.
To work as part of a team of Dental Nurses, giving clinical & administrative assistance as required to Clinicians (Consultants, Post-graduate Degree Students, FTTA Specialist Registrars, Senior House officers, General Professional Trainees, Specialist Dental Practitioners, Orthodontists, Dental Therapists and Dental Hygienists) during all stages of treatment and care of patients. The post will include all duties normally expected of a Qualified Dental Nurse required to provide high quality patient care.
To participate in all programmes arranged for the training of Dental Nurses in order to meet agreed quality standards, to maintain awareness of any changes in dentistry and to participate in continuing personal and professional development.
To Participate in Audit and research programmes as required.
To assist with the training of student dental nurses as required within the department.
Maintain a high standard of infection control.
For further information on what is included in the role and what skills/experience are being looked for, click on the links at the bottom of the screen to the job description and person specification. If after reading this information you have any questions please contact Jennifer Tran on 07929 784 373 via email jennifer.tran@nhslothian.scot.nhs.uk