Lamlash, Isle of Arran
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Who we are:
NHS Ayrshire and Arran is one of 14 territorial NHS Boards within NHS Scotland.
In support of our core purpose of Working together to achieve the healthiest life possible for everyone in Ayrshire and Arran we are committed to a culture that is Caring Safe and Respectful. You will be required to work collaboratively in a safe, caring and respectful way.
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Position
An opportunity has arisen for 1x Special Care Dental Nurse at Lamlash, Isle of Arran.
What you will do:
We require a motivated individual with excellent communication skills who can work well within the team. You will be required to provide full chair side assistance to the clinician, carry out dental reception duties and decontamination duties within the Local Decontamination Units & within the dental surgery.
For further information on the role please click the link below to view the job description
Knowledge, training and/or experience required to do the job:
You must be registered with the General Dental Council and hold the National Certificate in Dental Nursing or Oral Health Care Dental Nursing SVQ level 3 or equivalent and have a current portfolio of Continuing Professional Development.
Current and relevant chair side experience is essential
You should have excellent organisational skills, be highly motivated, and be able to priorities workload, have excellent communication skills with the ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team.
Experience and knowledge of dental software packages is desirable.
For further information on the requirements for the role please click the link below to view the person specification
Hours:
A minimum 22.2 hours up to 29.6 hours per week, days and hours can be confirmed at interview.
UK Driving Licence/Car Ownership:
Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle is essential to this role.
If you want to find out more about the role, please contact Tracy Pryce Assistant Dental Service Manager - 07824596370
Right to Work / Certificates of Sponsorship
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It is essential that you have checked that you either already have an appropriate right to work in the UK or that the post would be eligible to be sponsored before submitting your application form.
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We are unable to provide sponsorship for Band 2 posts or bank contracts.
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