Overview
Dental Nurse - Out of Hours role at NHS Scotland. We are looking for highly organised, friendly staff to support the Out of Hours Public Dental Service Team. The position is for 10 hours per month (2 x 5-hour shifts), with shifts on weekends and Public Holidays at Falkirk Community Hospital, within the Forth Valley area. Hours of work are 09:30 – 14:30 on Saturday, Sunday and Public Holidays. Shifts are allocated on an ad hoc basis depending on availability. A full induction and tailored training will be provided.
Responsibilities
* Provide surgery and administrative duties expected of a qualified Dental Nurse as part of a Dentists and qualified Dental Nurses team
* Support the smooth delivery of care to patients residing within Forth Valley
Qualifications and experience
* Qualified Registered Dental Nurse (National Examination Board for Dental Nurses Certificate or equivalent SVQ level 3 in Oral Health Care)
* At least 12 months experience of working in a General Dental Practice
* Evidence of ongoing professional development
* Current competence in Basic Life Support (BLS)
* Excellent communication skills
* Team player with good IT skills
Other requirements
* Membership of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme
* Willingness to comply with safeguarding and professional standards
Additional information
Informal enquiries: Darline Reekie (Darline.reekie@nhs.scot) or Lesley Cairns (lesley.cairns3@nhs.scot)
Applicants should ensure they provide original and authentic responses to all questions within the application form. The use of AI or other third-party assistance to generate, draft, or significantly modify responses is discouraged. By submitting an application, you confirm that all answers are your own work.
Note: NHS Forth Valley is committed to equality and diversity and offering reasonable adjustments for applicants with disabilities during the interview process. For adjustments, contact the Recruitment Office at 0330 041 4694.
We welcome applications from all sections of society.
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