Trainee Dental Nurse - Modern Apprenticeship - 3 posts - 18143

Contract: Permanent 
Salary: £27,598 - £30,019 per annum (subject to qualification)
Employer: NHS Lothian
Closing Date: Friday 9 June   

Based at Edinburgh Dental Institute and Royal Hospital for Children and Young People, you will provide efficient and effective support to the dental team within the Oral Health Service in the delivery of specialist dental care including Orthodontic, Oral Surgery, Restorative and Paediatric. You will work towards SVQ Level 3 Dental Nursing and SQA PDA Dental Nursing.

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Employer:       
 
NHS Lothian is responsible for meeting the health needs of circa 800,000 people living in and around Edinburgh and the Lothians. We employ approximately 27,000 staff and provide a comprehensive range of primary, community and acute care services for the populations of Edinburgh, Midlothian, East Lothian and West Lothian. Across all areas of care, we seek to provide specialist and general services fairly and efficiently and to the highest standards. NHS Lothian offers excellent career prospects and a wide range of job opportunities for potential employees. NHS Lothian is proud to offer all staff members opportunities for training and development as well as excellent staff benefits. 
 
Environment:
 
The posts will be based at Edinburgh Dental Institute and Royal Hospital for Children and Young People.
 
What might a day in this role look like?

• Assist clinical staff and provide support in the delivery of specialist dental care including Orthodontic, Oral Surgery, Restorative and Paediatric
• Prepare the patient for dental treatment and care for them before, during and after treatment, giving emotional and physical support and encouragement as required throughout, ensuring their comfort and therefore making treatment easier for everyone
• Provide chairside assistance to the operator during all dental procedures, enabling treatment to be carried out to a high standard, including dental charting and writing up patient records under instruction from the clinician
• Be responsible for the layout of units and maintenance of equipment and instruments ensuring adequate stock of materials at units.

 
What will I learn?

• SVQ Level 3 Dental Nursing and SQA PDA Dental Nursing which will mean 18 months of education
• Develop planning and organisational skills
• Understanding Health and Safety and ensuring that all work is carried out within required guidelines
• Maintaining skill and knowledge level in competencies and core skills
• Key employability skills.

 
What qualifications/skills are required?

• National 5 or above in English and Science at Grade C or above. National 4 or above in Maths.
• Alternatively, if you have achieved NPA Oral Health SCQF Level 5/6
• 17 - 24 years of age (or up to 29 if you have a disability or have lived experience of the care system)
• Strong IT skills when using a variety of Microsoft packages, particularly Office 365
• Effective team player
• Enthusiasm to learn and develop
• Commitment to complete Modern Apprenticeship within an identified period
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Passion for working in a healthcare environment
• Understand and possess the NHS Lothian Values
• Good interpersonal skills
• Ability to carry out delegated responsibilities within a dynamic clinical environment.

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