Extended Duties Dental Nurse (LW)

A Registered Dental Nurse holding the Childsmile Extended Duties National qualification is required to work as part of the dental team providing defined clinical preventive procedures and oral health education to targeted population groups, which includes the application of fluoride varnish within a clinical or non-clinical environment.  In addition the post holder will provide full surgery and administrative support to clinicians in the Public Dental Service when required.

You must be able to travel throughout Fife and have a level of English language competency and communication skills necessary to perform this role safely and effectively.  

For informal enquiries, please contact Sharon Carruthers .

A requirement of this post is to become a member of the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme Prior to appointment.

NHS Scotland is reducing their full-time working week from 37.5 to 37 hours per week from 1 April 2024 but with no change in pay.  This reduction will also be applied pro rata for part time staff.  Your offer/contract of employment will therefore reflect the new working hours.  However, as not all service areas will be able to adopt the 37 hour working week immediately from 1 April 2024, you may be required to work up to an additional 30 minutes per week for a temporary period for which you would be paid until the service you are working in changes rosters or working patterns to accommodate the new reduced working week.  If you have any questions or concerns, please contact your Hiring Manager.

NHS Fife is legally obliged to ensure all its employees are legally entitled to work in the United Kingdom. If you are not a United Kingdom (UK) or Irish National, you are required to confirm your right to work in your application. 

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 and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.