Trainee Dental Nurse in Dundee inDundee PUBLISHED SUN 16 FEB 2025 Jump to job information section
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Job description
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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
Carrie-Anne Cork, Senior Dental Nurse, Springfield
Heather Lackie or Darcy McDonald, Senior Dental Nurses, Kings Cross
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
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
Carrie-Anne Cork, Senior Dental Nurse, Springfield
Heather Lackie or Darcy McDonald, Senior Dental Nurses, Kings Cross
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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Useful skills for a Trainee Dental Nurse:
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To work as a Trainee Dental Nurse in the UK, you will need to develop a range of skills and qualities that are essential for the role. Here are some key skills and attributes:
1. Communication Skills: The ability to communicate effectively with patients, dental professionals, and other team members is crucial. This includes being able to explain procedures clearly and provide reassurance to anxious patients.
2. Interpersonal Skills: Building rapport with patients and working well in a team setting is important. Being empathetic and approachable can help create a positive experience for patients.
3. Organizational Skills: As a dental nurse, you will need to manage multiple tasks, such as scheduling appointments, maintaining accurate records, and ensuring the dental surgery is well-organized and prepared for procedures.
4. Attention to Detail: Precision is vital in dentistry, from taking patient histories to ensuring equipment is sterilized and ready for use.
5. Basic Clinical Knowledge: Familiarity with dental procedures, anatomy, and terminology is advantageous. Training will provide this knowledge, but a foundational understanding is beneficial.
6. Technical Skills: Proficiency in using dental equipment and software systems is important. You will learn these skills during your training, but being technically inclined can help.
7. Ability to Work Under Pressure: Dental environments can be fast-paced and demanding. Being able to stay calm and efficient during busy periods is important.
8. Adaptability and Willingness to Learn: As a trainee, a positive attitude towards learning and adapting to new techniques, technologies, and regulations in dentistry is essential.
9. Hygiene and Infection Control Knowledge: Understanding and implementing infection control procedures is critical in a dental setting to ensure the safety of patients and staff.
10. Emotional Resilience: Working in healthcare can be emotionally demanding. Being able to manage stress and remain professional in challenging situations is important.
11. Numeracy Skills: Basic arithmetic skills are necessary for tasks such as calculating dosages for medications or managing inventory.
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