Gorbals Health Centre
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde is one of the largest healthcare systems in the UK employing around 40,000 staff in a wide range of clinical and non-clinical professions and job roles. We deliver acute hospital, primary, community and mental health care services to a population of over 1.15 million and a wider population of 2.2 million when our regional and national services are included.
Base Location: Gorbals Health and Care Centre (with cross cover required throughout Public Dental Service NHSGGC)
Department: Public Dental Service (PDS)
Contract Type: Fixed Term 6 months
Hours: Mon Friday 0830-1630 4 full days & 1 half day negotiable at interview
Salary: Band 4 (£30,353 - £33,016)
We are currently seeking motivated and compassionate individual to join our team as a Dental Nurse within the Public Dental Service, Oral Health Directorate. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to high quality patient care within a dynamic and supportive environment.
Key Responsibilities:
Successful candidates will provide clinical support across a range of PDS settings, including but not limited to:
1. PDS Primary and Secondary Care locations
2. Domiciliary care settings
3. Undergraduate outreach clinics
4. General anaesthetic theatres
5. Inhalation sedation clinics
6. Prisons
7. Mobile dental units
8. Schools (supporting the National Dental Inspection Programme NDIP)
Patient Groups:
Successful candidates will work with a wide range of patient groups, including:
9. Paediatrics
10. Special care patients
11. Priority and vulnerable groups (P&V)
12. Unregistered and emergency care patients
Requirements
Essential:
13. Recognised Dental Nursing qualification
14. Current registration with the General Dental Council (GDC)
15. Flexibility to work across various sites throughout the NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde area as service needs require
Desirable:
Working knowledge of R4 Clinical+ (Electronic Patient Management System)
Qualification in Inhalation Sedation
For any further information please contact: Dental Manager Georgina McTaggart - 07929092734
Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service can be found within the Candidate Information Packs.
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde- NHS Scotland encourages applications from all sections of the community. We promote a culture of inclusion across the organisation and are proud of the diverse workforce we have.
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