Dental Nurse - Dental Nursing

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) is one of the largest healthcare systems in the United Kingdom, employing approximately 40,000 staff across a wide range of clinical and non-clinical professions and roles. We deliver acute hospital, primary, community and mental health services to a population of over 1.15 million people, and to a wider population of 2.2 million when regional and national services are included.

An opportunity has arisen for a motivated, professional and highly organised individual to join the Dental Nursing team at Glasgow Dental Hospital and School. The successful candidate will work as a rotational Dental Nurse across a variety of clinical departments, supporting the delivery of high-quality care to a diverse patient group. The post will provide the opportunity to work across student clinics and specialist outpatient clinics within the Oral Health Directorate.

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) may be able to provide visa sponsorship for certain roles, subject to the post meeting the relevant eligibility criteria. Sponsorship is not guaranteed and will be determined on a case-by-case basis following interview and during the pre-employment verification process. Applicants must state their current right to work in their application.

• Location:
  
  Glasgow Dental Hospital and School
• Work Pattern:
  Monday to Friday, 08:45 am - 5:15 pm
• Hours:
  
  36 hours per week

You will provide efficient chairside support across student clinics and specialist outpatient clinics within the Oral Health Directorate, working flexibly across a variety of clinical departments as part of a rotational Dental Nursing service. The role involves supporting the delivery of high-quality patient care to a diverse patient group and requires excellent practical, interpersonal and communication skills, together with the ability to demonstrate empathy and professionalism when working with patients, students and colleagues.

• Applicants must hold valid registration as a Dental Nurse with the General Dental Council (GDC).
• Evidence of continued professional development (CPD) must be provided.
• Excellent practical and clinical Dental Nursing skills.
• Ability to work effectively across a variety of clinical departments.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Demonstrates empathy and a professional approach when dealing with patients.
• Ability to provide effective chairside support within a clinical environment.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Highly organised with the ability to manage competing priorities.

We offer a wide range of supportive policies designed to enhance your employee journey, including a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme, Cycle to Work Scheme, bursary scheme and extensive learning and development opportunities.

As an NHS Scotland employee, you will be entitled to:

• A minimum of 27 days annual leave, increasing with length of service, plus public holidays
• Membership of the NHS Pension Scheme, including life insurance benefits
• Salary Sacrifice Car Benefit Scheme
• Development opportunities including study bursaries, e-learning and classroom-based courses
• Enhanced pay for working public holidays
• NHS discounts on a wide range of goods and services
• Confidential employee support and assistance, including counselling and psychological therapies

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NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) recognises the importance of work-life balance and is committed to offering a range of flexible working options where service needs allow. For roles where less than full-time hours can be accommodated, and where the tenure is listed as "various", we encourage applications from individuals seeking flexible working arrangements. Flexible working will be included as a topic for discussion during the recruitment process.

We are committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion and are proud of the diverse workforce we employ.

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