Posted 14-03-2025
Closing Date:14-03-2025
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Salary depends on experience and relevant qualifications £19095 - 23300 per year pro rata.
Weekly Hours between 30-40 negotiable
Graduation Degree in Science Desirable
English language Essential
Salary Depends on Level of Education and Personal Specifications
Dental nurses prepare patients for and assist with dental examinations, prepare and sterilise instruments and maintain case records.
Entry requirements of this job:
Training is available on-the-job work towards the National Certificate for Dental Nurses.
Tasks required by this job include:
prepares patient for examination;
prepares and sterilizes instruments and follows guidelines to maintain sterile conditions within the surgery;
hands required equipment and medication to the dentist during the examination;
assists with minor treatment, such as preparing materials for fillings;
removes water and saliva from the patient's mouth during treatment;
maintains records, processes and mounts x-ray films and undertakes reception duties.
Contact: zahid.ahmad1@nhs.scot