Dental Nurse

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a suitably qualified, experienced dental nurse to join the Dental Nurse team within Dundee Dental Hospital & School. The post holder will be expected to work throughout the site covering a variety of specialities including Oral Surgery, Oral Medicine, Restorative Dentistry, Orthodontics, Paediatric Dentistry and OMFU services. There may also be a requirement to provide dental nursing support for the service within Broxden Dental Care Centre. This post provides an opportunity to develop specialist nursing knowledge and skills.

You will work within a clinical team that values patient safety and the delivery of safe, effective, high quality care within a challenging environment. You should have the ability to work within a large diverse team, be motivated and committed to delivering high standards of care.

You should have evidence of continuing personal development and demonstrate excellent communication skills along with a commitment to influencing change and improving standards of patient care.

You must possess a recognisable Dental Nurse qualification and be registered with the General Dental Council.

Informal enquiries to: Sharon Higgins, Interim Dental Nursing Services Manager, Telephone , extension 35782

Hours of work are:  22.5 hours.  Fixed Term/secondment for 1 Year

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.

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