Job Description
The Planned care directorate is looking to recruit a Band 3 Health Care Support Worker (HCSW) to come and join our team within the Oral Maxillofacial Department, this service includes diagnosis and treatment of: impacted teeth, dental infection, facial trauma, salivary gland disease, cysts and tumours of the jaws, head and neck cancers, facial deformity and disease of the oral mucosa. OMFS also works with other specialists including orthodontists, ear nose and throat (ENT) surgeons and plastic surgeons. The speciality is unique in that all consultants require dual qualification in both dentistry and medicine. The department is made up of: Consultants, Associate Specialist, Specialty Doctors, Clinical Fellows, OMFS Dental Nurses/HCSW. Treatment and clinics are provided at three sites across Fife: Victoria Hospital, Kirkcaldy Queen Margaret Hospital. Dunfermline, Adamson Hospital. St Andrews As a Band 3 HCSW nurse you will work between all sites.
You will be given the opportunity to develop their skills and experience in all these areas. The Outpatient Clinic environment are rewarding environments with opportunities to develop and extend the knowledge and skills and work alongside Consultant, Specialist Oral Surgeons and Registered Dental Nurses caring for patients with a wide range of Head and neck surgical, medical and trauma conditions. To enhance your learning you will be supported by a practice development team. You will be actively encouraged to undertake further study to enhance your knowledge and skills in this interesting and fulfilling environment. If you welcome the opportunity to provide excellent patient care in a rewarding environment then this opportunity is for you.
For informal enquiries, please contact Amy McIntyre,Senior Dental Nurse, OMFS/Ortho Dept on 01592 643355 Ext 21462
A requirement of this post is to become a member of the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme Prior to appointment.
NHS Fife is legally obliged to ensure all its employees are legally entitled to work in the United Kingdom. If you are not a United Kingdom (UK) or Irish National, you are required to confirm your right to work in your application.
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.