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Role Overview
The post holder works as part of a team of Qualified Dental Nurses and provides full surgery and administrative support to Clinicians (Public Dental Officers, Senior Dental Officers, Consultant Orthodontists, Consultant Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeons, Associate Specialists, training grade dentists, SpRs, SHOs, Dental Hygienists & Dental Therapists). The duties include all those normally expected of a Qualified Dental Nurse in terms of chair/bed side, surgery and theatre clinical assistance, and administrative assistance.
The post holder is expected to work in a variety of settings across Lanarkshire, supporting any clinician with any type of patient undergoing a wide variety of treatments (examinations and assessments, restorations, extractions, surgical procedures, prosthodontic treatment, preventive treatments, x‑rays, orthodontic treatment, treatment under local anaesthetic, sedation (oral, inhalation and intravenous), general anaesthetic, etc).
Qualifications
* Hold a Nationally recognised Dental Nurse Qualification.
* Be on the GDC’s register for Dental Nurses.
* Have 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 and a multidisciplinary environment; experience in more than one branch of dentistry is advantageous.
* Have 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.
* Postholder’s 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 safely, economically, efficiently and effectively.
* Commitment to continuing Professional Development.
* Experience in clinical governance including audit.
* 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.
* Self‑motivation, initiative and acceptance of responsibility.
* Good organisational and administrative skills.
* Ability to take direction and work as part of a team through procedures and protocols to meet agreed targets.
* Ability to use initiative, intuition and imaginative and creative ways to overcome problems and stimulate change.
* Coping confidentially with a designated work remit while remaining part of the wider dental team in Lanarkshire.
* IT skills – able to use a computer and Microsoft Office Suite; understanding of the Data Protection Act.
* Knowledge of dental procedures, new techniques and up‑to‑date materials.
* Knowledge of NHS Lanarkshire Policies and administrative procedures.
* Personal Development Planning (PDP).
* 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.
* Driving licence must be a full UK/EU/EEA licence.
Contract
Permanent, Full time, 37 hours per week.
Location
This role will be based in Public Dental Service within the Buchanan Centre.
Contact
Please contact Leanne Smith, Dental Nurse Manager at Leanne.Smith@lanarkshire.scot.nhs.uk or Gemma Irwin, Recruitment Administrator at gemma.irwin@lanarkshire.scot.nhs.uk.
Right to Work
NHS Lanarkshire has a legal obligation to ensure it does not employ any worker who has not been granted the relevant permission to work in the UK. Prospective applicants are encouraged to check eligibility in advance of applying for vacancies in NHS Lanarkshire.
Diversity and Inclusion
NHS Lanarkshire is dedicated to building a diverse workforce where everyone can thrive based on their skills, knowledge and talent—regardless of race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, or care experience.
* Care‑experienced applicants include those who have lived with foster parents, kinship carers, or in residential/secure children’s settings.
All Band 1 and Band 2 posts are not eligible for sponsorship through the Skilled Worker route.
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