Qualified Dental Nurse

Qualified Dental Nurse - Band 4 Public Dental Service Dunoon An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Qualified Dental Nurse Band 4 to join our Public Dental Service team based in Dunoon. We are looking for a motivated, compassionate and enthusiastic qualified dental nurse to join our multidisciplinary team and support the delivery of high-quality dental care to patients across Argyll and Bute. The successful candidate will provide clinical chairside support to dentists and the wider dental team, ensuring the safe, effective and efficient delivery of patient care. Duties will include preparing surgeries and equipment, maintaining high standards of infection prevention and control, supporting clinical procedures, maintaining accurate clinical records and providing appropriate support and reassurance to patients. The role will be based in Dunoon and will also provide flexibility to support other Public Dental Service clinics across Argyll and Bute as required. The geographical nature of the service means that the ability to work flexibly and travel between locations is an important aspect of the role. You will be expected to work calmly and accurately in a busy clinical environment, manage competing priorities and demonstrate excellent communication, organisational and interpersonal skills. A good practical working knowledge of Microsoft Office packages is essential. Knowledge and experience of healthcare systems and digital clinical platforms would be advantageous; however, full training will be provided. Applicants must hold a recognised dental nursing qualification and current GDC registration. Previous experience within a dental or healthcare environment is essential, with experience of working within the NHS and/or Public Dental Service being desirable. The successful candidate will be required to work collaboratively across the wider dental service and demonstrate a commitment to providing a high-quality, patient-centred service. A full driving licence and access to your own vehicle for work purposes are essential due to the requirement to provide cover across Argyll and Bute. If you are an enthusiastic and committed qualified dental nurse looking to develop your experience within a supportive multidisciplinary team, we would welcome your application to join our Public Dental Service. For Informal Enquiries, Please Contact Ailsa Lindsay, Lead Dental Nurse Ailsa.Lindsay@nhs.scot Additional Information For Candidates Flexible Working Flexible working options may be available, depending on the role and service needs. If this is important to you, please discuss it at interview. How To Apply Apply online through Jobtrain Please note that this vacancy may close before the advertised closing date if a high number of applications are received. Early application is therefore advised. Please ensure the address on your application form reflects your current place of residence for your present workplace and can be verified through your identification documents. Do not upload a CV CVs are not used for shortlisting Applications close at midnight on the stated closing date Once submitted, applications cannot be changed Keeping in Touch We will contact you by email Please check your email (including junk folders) and your Jobtrain account regularly Support and Accessibility Help with applying: Jobtrain technical support: Jobtrain accessibility statement: If you need adjustments to support you through the recruitment process, please tell us Internal candidates Some posts are internal only If you work for NHS Highland, make sure your Jobtrain profile shows this What is it like to work for NHS Highland? Visit to find out more about living and working in our area Applications are welcome from Gaelic speakers Tha fàilte air tagraidhean bho luchd labhairt na Gàidhlig NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative