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An exciting opportunity has arisen within our Public Dental Service (PDS) for a part time Senior Dental Nurse. We are looking for a highly organised, friendly member of staff to join our Team, who will assist in the delivery of high quality care to patients residing within Forth Valley.
The postholder will be an essential member of the Public Dental Service and will work as part of a team of qualified Dental Nurses to provide full surgery and administrative support. Their duties will include those expected of a Qualified Dental Nurse in terms of chair side and general surgery duties. They will also provide clinical and administrative support to ensure the smooth running of the general anaesthetic and sedation clinics within the acute hospital.
The post holder is responsible for training and monitoring of clinical skills for Dental Nurses working in the theatre setting.
We would like to hear from you if you are an enthusiastic qualified Dental Nurse, aiming to offer the best care to patients and are a committed Team member. You will work with teams of Dentists and qualified Dental Nurses, across Forth Valley to support delivery of high quality NHS dental care.
The PDS service operates Monday to Friday, 0830hrs to 1630hrs across 6 healthcare sites and 3 Prisons.
Ability and willingness to travel throughout the area of service delivery is essential for this post.
If successful, full induction will be tailored to meet your needs within this role.
For informal inquires and to discuss the hours available, contact: Darline Reekie, Department Manager on 01324 616042 or Lesley Yeaman, Clinical Nurse Director on 01324 673506.
The duties of this post require the successful candidate to be a member of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme. More information on this scheme can be found at www.disclosurescotland.co.uk
Please note that the majority of correspondence is sent by e-mail, therefore please check your e-mail regularly (including junk folders) and your Jobtrain account for updates.
NHS Forth Valley is positive about disabled people and is committed to offering an interview to disabled people who meet the minimum criteria for the job. Please contact the Recruitment Office on 0330 041 4694 if there are any reasonable adjustments we can make to assist you with your application and/or interview.
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.