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. An opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and motivated Dental Nurse Manager to join our team. Ideally based in Helensburgh but base negotiable with Argyll and Bute HSCP. The post holder is an integral member of the Dental Management Team and will participate in the formation of operational and strategic plans. Supporting the development of others, the post holder will provide direct line management and professional leadership to Lead Dental Nurses, Centre Managers and Orthodontic Nurses. Additionally the post holder will be required to provide chairside and administrative assistance to the PDS clinicians of NHS Highland, Argyll & Bute HSCP. It is essential that the Dental Nurse Manager holds a recognised Dental Nursing qualification (National Examination for Dental Nurses / SVQ Level 3 in Dental Nursing) and has full registration as a Qualified Dental Nurse with the General Dental Council and is experienced in managing and leading staff dispersed teams. Duties involve attendance at other clinics within Argyll and Bute, therefore a driving licence is essential. Informal enquiries may be made to: Stacey A. Keane, Dental Business Development & Operations Manager, tel: 07899 065 165, e-mail: stacey.keane3nhs.scot ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR CANDIDATES You should apply for this post by completing the application process on Jobtrain. DO NOT upload a CV as this will not be used for short listing purposes Posts close at midnight on the indicated date For help to complete an application on Job Train please follow this link: https://www.careers.nhs.scot/how-to-apply/application-process/ To view our accessibility statement, please follow this link: https://www.eess.nhs.scot/jobtrain-accessibility-statement/ Please note that our correspondence method is by e-mail, therefore please ensure you enter your email address accurately Please check your e-mail regularly (including junk folders) and also your Jobtrain account for updates Please contact Jobtrain Candidate Support Hub - https://jobseekersupport.jobtrain.co.uk/support/home for advice and support with any system issues We recommend using the Internet Browser "Google Chrome" or "Microsoft Edge" when using Jobtrain Once you have submitted your application form you will be unable to make any amendments Some of our vacancies are for internal candidates only. If you are a member of staff, please ensure you update your Jobtrain profile to reflect that you are employed by NHS Highland NHS Highland is geographically the largest of the 14 regional boards of NHS Scotland, covering an area of 12,500 square miles, across Highland and Argyll & Bute. As a board we strive to ensure the environment is conducive to nurturing a positive culture, supported and delivered through our NHS and Social Care values. Care and compassion Dignity and respect Openness, honesty and responsibility Quality and teamwork NHS Scotland is reducing their full time working week from 37.5 to 37 hours per week from 1 April 2024 but with no change in pay. This reduction will also be applied pro rata for part time staff. This advert and any subsequent offer/contract of employment therefore reflects the new working hours. However, as not all service areas will be able to adopt the 37 hour working week immediately from 1 April 2024, you may be required to work up to an additional 30 minutes per week for a temporary period for which you would be paid until the service you are working in changes rosters or working patterns to accommodate the new reduced working week. If you have any questions or concerns please contact the Recruiting Board.