Specialist Care Dental Nurse

Location: Lamlash

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Who we are

NHS Ayrshire and Arran is one of 14 territorial NHS Boards within NHS Scotland.

In support of our core purpose of Working together to achieve the healthiest life possible for everyone in Ayrshire and Arran we are committed to a culture that is Caring Safe and Respectful. You will be required to work collaboratively in a safe, caring and respectful way.

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Position

An opportunity has arisen for 1x Special Care Dental Nurse at Lamlash, Isle of Arran.

What you will do

We require a motivated individual with excellent communication skills who can work well within the team. You will be required to provide full chair side assistance to the clinician, carry out dental reception duties and decontamination duties within the Local Decontamination Units & within the dental surgery.

Knowledge, training and/or experience required to do the job

You 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 and have a current portfolio of Continuing Professional Development.

Current and relevant chair side experience is essential.

You should have excellent organisational skills, be highly motivated, and be able to priorities workload, have excellent communication skills with the ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team.

Experience and knowledge of dental software packages is desirable.

Hours

A minimum 22.2 hours up to 29.6 hours per week; days and hours can be confirmed at interview.

UK Driving Licence/Car Ownership

Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle is essential to this role.

Additional information for candidates

You should apply for this post by completing the application process on Job Train.

If you want to find out more about the role, please contact Tracy Pryce Assistant Dental Service Manager – .

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