Trainee Dental Nurse

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.

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.

Trainee Dental Nurse – Band 4, Annex 21 (para 2 (ii))

Fixed Term for 21 months

The Public Dental Service within NHS Tayside is seeking applications to join our team as trainee dental nurses.

What We Want to Achieve

Our Aim: Better Health, Better Care, Better Workplace, Better Value

Our vision: Everyone has the best care experience possible

Our Values: Care & Compassion, Dignity & Respect, Openness, Honesty & Responsibility, Quality & Teamwork

We have 4 fixed-term positions available, to be based in either Broxden Dental Centre, Perth, Kings Cross Dental Clinic, Dundee or Springfield Medical Centre, Arbroath. At the end of your training period you will have obtained an SVQ Level 3 in Dental Nursing and SQA Professional Development Award in Dental Nursing.

Do you share our values?

Are you caring, respectful and honest?

Do you take pride in your work?

Are you able to put people at ease?

Do you want to take the next step in changing your future?

Internal -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.

Informal enquiries to:

Claire Fisher or Jennifer Gunning, Senior Dental Nurses, Broxden 01738 450550

Carrie-Anne Cork, Senior Dental Nurse, Springfield 01241432481

Heather Lackie or Darcy McDonald, Senior Dental Nurses, Kings Cross 01382 596990

Hours of work are: 37 per week

Short-listed applicants will be contacted by email. Please check your emails regularly, including your junk/spam folder.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR CANDIDATES

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