Job Description

Overview

Join to apply for the Dental Nurse - Oral Health Directorate role at NHS Ayrshire & Arran.

This post sits within the Oral Health Directorate, hosted within the East Dunbartonshire Health & Social Care Partnership (HSCP). It is part of NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde (NHSGGC) board-wide organisation structure and extends across General Dental Services, Public Dental Service, Secondary Care Dental Services, Dental Public Health and Oral Health Improvement.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the setting, implementation and evaluation of standards of dental nursing practice.
• Be responsible to the Dental Nurse Team Leader for professional management work review and formal appraisal of performance.
• Be responsible to the Dental Nurse Team Leader for clinical guidance.
• Participate in cross-department cover (including other hospital sites) when required.

Role details

The post is within the Oral Health Directorate. This includes services across General Dental Services, Public Dental Service, Secondary Care Dental Services, Dental Public Health and Oral Health Improvement. The role is on a 9 month contract.

Informal contact

Stephanie Best (Stephanie.best@nhs.scot, 0141 211 9763)

Equality and inclusion

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde encourages applications from all sections of the community. We promote a culture of inclusion and are proud of the diverse workforce we have. By signing the Armed Forces Covenant, NHSGGC is committed to being a Forces Friendly Employer and supports applications from the Armed Forces Community, recognising skills, experience and qualifications during recruitment.

Application integrity

Candidates should provide original and authentic responses to all questions within the application form. The use of artificial intelligence (AI), automated tools, or other third-party assistance to generate, draft, or significantly modify responses is discouraged. By submitting your application you confirm that all answers are your own work and have not been solely produced or altered by AI or similar technologies. Failure to comply may result in your application being withdrawn.

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