Dundee Dental Hospital
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Trainee Dental Nurse, Band 4 (Annex 21 para 2 (iii))
1. Fixed term/Secondment
NHS Tayside is seeking applications from motivated people to join our team as Trainee Dental Nurses.
4 positions are available, to be based at Dundee Dental Hospital and School. The positions are for a period of 23 months leading to Scottish Vocational Qualifications (SVQ) level 3 Dental Nursing (GH0H 23) and Professional Development Award (PDA) in Dental Nursing at SCQF level 7 (G9C4 47) qualifications.
The minimum educational qualifications for these posts are three qualifications at SCQF level 4 in English, Mathematics and a Science subject.
You will be required to achieve the mandatory induction standards for healthcare Support Workers in Scotland and to comply with the Code of Conduct throughout your employment.
Informal enquiries to: Sharon Higgins, Dental Nursing Services Manager. Telephone 01382 660111 Ext: 35782
Internal Applicants written approval must be sought from your line manager prior to applying for this secondment. You will be required to bring this if shortlisted for interview.
Short-listed applicants will be contacted by email. Please check your emails regularly, including your junk/spam folder.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR CANDIDATES
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