An Exciting Opportunity in Oral Health
We are delighted to invite applications for a motivated and enthusiastic Oral Health Dental Nurse to join our dynamic team within the Public Dental Service (PDS) at NHS Forth Valley.
This post will also be considered as in training position under Annex 21 of the Agenda for Change terms & conditions. For more information, please visit the following link: 18623.pdf (nhsemployers.org). Specifically, section 2(iii) and section 3 in relation to this vacancy.
This is a rewarding opportunity for a highly organised and compassionate Dental Nurse who is passionate about improving oral health outcomes across our communities. You will play a key role in supporting delivery of high-quality dental care and oral health education to a diverse patient population throughout the Forth Valley area.
About the Role
As a vital member of the Public Dental Service team, you will:
* Support the delivery of clinical care and oral health improvement initiatives.
* Contribute to the implementation of the Scottish Government’s Dental Action Plan, including Paediatric Oral Health Programmes.
* Deliver oral health awareness and training sessions in a variety of settings, including:
o Schools
o Care Homes
o Prisons
o Independent dental practices
o NHS Forth Valley Primary and Acute Care departments
Ability and willingness to travel throughout the area of service delivery is essential for this post.
Essential Criteria
* GDC Registered Dental Nurse
* Significant post-qualification experience
* Qualification in Oral Health Education/Promotion (e.g. NEBDN, BTEC, Royal Society of Health, or PDA in Delivering Oral Health Interventions)
* Excellent communication and organisational skills
* Strong time management and prioritisation abilities
* Proven ability to engage and motivate others to adopt improved oral health practices
Note: Applicants without the required Oral Health qualification may still apply. In such cases, the post will be offered under Annex 21 of Agenda for Change terms and conditions. The successful candidate must complete the qualification within 18 months of starting the course or within 24 months of taking up the post. Failure to do so may result in redeployment to a Band 4 Dental Nurse role within NHS Forth Valley.
Additional Information
* For informal enquiries or to discuss the role and hours available, please contact:
o Darline Reekie, Department Manager: 01324 616042
o Jill Gibb, Oral Health Team Lead: 01324 624000 ext. 3935
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.
Candidates should provide original and authentic responses to all questions within the application form. The use of artificial intelligence (AI), automated tools, or other third-party assistance to generate, draft, or significantly modify responses is strongly discouraged. By submitting your application, you confirm that all answers are your own work, reflect your personal knowledge, skills and experience, and have not been solely produced or altered by AI or similar technologies. Failure to comply with this requirement may result in your application being withdrawn from the application process.
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.
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