Nr255803 - Trainee Dental Nurse

NHS Grampian; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Grampian Dental Services, in partnership with Aberdeen Dental Hospital, seeks a Trainee Dental Nurse for an 18-month fixed-term programme in Aberdeen. You will train clinically alongside dentists, hygienists and students while completing SVQ and PDA qualifications.

Applicants should have a commitment to self-directed study, be adaptable to variable locations, and meet the minimum education requirements including English and Science.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 National Grade level or equivalent qualifications, including English and a Science.
• Interested in dental nursing with training under SVQ and PDA Dental Nursing.
• Commitment to study and self-directed learning is essential.

Responsibilities

• Work alongside dentists, hygienists, therapists and dental students in busy clinical environments.
• Participate in theory-based training programme for SVQ and PDA Dental Nursing.
• Contribute to patient care within NHS Grampian Dental Services.

Education

National Grade level or equivalent qualifications including English and Science

Job description

Advertised location: Aberdeen
Advertised salary: Band 4 (£31,537 - £34,303)
Employment type: Fixed-term
Fixed Term Time Contract of 18 months
Salary: Band 4 Annex 21

• Year 1 - first 6 months 70% of Band 4 or Scottish Living Wage, whichever is highest
• Year 2 – remaining 12 months 75% of Band 4 or Scottish Living Wage, whichever is highest

NHS Grampian Dental Services in partnership with Aberdeen Dental Hospital are looking to recruit for the post of Trainee Dental Nurse.
If you are a caring, enthusiastic and motivated person who thrives in a team environment and interested in a career in Dental Nursing, please read on!
Successful candidates will be working alongside dentists, hygienists, therapists and dental students in busy clinical environments as well as participating in a theory-based training programme.
This 18-month fixed term time training contract will equip successful candidates with the knowledge, training and practical experience required to meet the necessary standards within the Qualification Scotland SVQ and PDA Dental Nursing qualifications. Gaining these recognised qualifications and entering onto the professional register with the General Dental Council are the first steps on the career pathway within the dental nursing care profession.
As self-directed study is a major component of the training programme, it is essential that candidates possess a high level of commitment and willingness to study. A flexible and adaptable approach to work pattern and locations are essential.
Applications are based on the applicant’s suitability for the training programme, including qualifications, experience and potential for development. Entry onto the dental nurse training course requires candidates to possess a minimum of 3 National Grade level or equivalent qualifications, to include English and a Science.
The job description attached is for a qualified dental nurse and is indicative of the post you will be training for including the skills and competencies you will gain.
Full-time 36 hours per week (Monday – Thursday 8.30am to 4.30pm and Friday 8.30am to 2.30pm). Due to this being a training establishment, this post will be on a term-time contract over 18-months fixed term. Leave during this fixed term-time will be 8 weeks in total at specific times during the contract.
Please contact Donna Strachan at [e-mail] for further information.
Interviews will take place on 4th and 5th November 2026.
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.

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NHS Grampian forms one of the fourteen regional health boards of NHS Scotland and is responsible for providing health and social care services to a population of over 500,000 people living in Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire and Moray.
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.