Dental Support

NHS Scotland; Lerwick; Remote; GBP 27,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

NHS Scotland is seeking a part-time Dental Supplies/Transportation Operative in Lerwick, Shetland. Based at Montfield Dental Health Centre, you will support procurement, stock handling and vehicle duties to ensure safe dental services. A full UK driving licence and infection control/waste knowledge are essential.

The role is set at Band 2 (£26,696–£28,988 pro rata) with a Distant Island Allowance (£2,578 pro rata). Closing date 18 October 2026, interview week of 26 October 2026.

Qualifications

• Hold a full UK driving licence and be prepared to drive between clinics.
• Understanding of infection control and stock/warehouse environments.
• Ability to prioritise tasks and stay well organised in a busy setting.
• Good communication skills and reliable, with a proactive attitude.
• Physically fit and able to handle manual tasks.

Responsibilities

• Collect and deliver dental instruments, equipment, materials and documentation between clinics, LDU and CDU.
• Provide operational administrative, logistical and transport support to the Public Dental Service.
• Support the Dental Procurement Administrative Officer with routine procurement and stock handling.

Job description

Dental Supplies/Transportation Operative (Ref: 260586)

Substantive

Part time 28.8 hrs per week

Band 2 - Salary Range £26,696 - £28,988 per annum (pro rata)

Distant Island Allowance of £2,578 per annum (pro rata)

The post holder supports the Dental Procurement Administrative Officer by undertaking routine procurement, stock handling and vehicle-related duties in accordance with established procedures, policies and schedules, ensuring continuity of safe and effective dental services across NHS Shetland. To provide operational administrative, logistical and transport support to the Public Dental Service by collecting and delivering dental instruments, equipment, materials and documentation between dental clinics, the Local Decontamination Unit (LDU) and Central Decontamination Unit (CDU).

Based at Montfield Dental Health Centre in Lerwick, the post holder will work as part of a team, this is an important role in ensuring the safe and effective provision of dentistry in Shetland.

You must hold a Full UK driving licence, have an understanding of Infection control and warehouse/stock controlled environment, be able to prioritise effectively, have good communication skills, be physically fit and well organised, enthusiastic and reliable.

To work in the United Kingdom, there is a legal requirement for an individual to demonstrate that they have the relevant permission to work in the country. This permission is, without exception, granted by the UK Visa and Immigrations Service.

As part of the pre-employment checks for a preferred candidate, NHS Scotland Boards will check your entitlement to work in the UK. It can be evidenced through a number of routes including specific types of visa as well as EU settled and pre-settled status. To find out more about these routes of permission, please refer to the GOV.UK website here.

Closing date: 18th October 2026

Interview date: w/c 26th October 2026

Preferred candidates will be required to join the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme update prior to a formal offer of employment being made.

In promoting equal opportunities, we welcome applications from all sections of the community.