Qualified/Student Dental Nurse

Nhs Scotland; Lerwick, Brae; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 34,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Distant Islands Allowance

Job summary

NHS Shetland is inviting applications for a Qualified/Student Dental Nurse (Ref: 262028), a part-time substantive post working 35 hours per week. The role offers Band 4 salary (£31,537–£34,303 per annum pro rata) and pay during training per Annex 21, with an additional Distant Islands Allowance of £2,578 pro rata.

Based in Lerwick or Brae, the post supports the Public Dental Service. You will join a friendly team, carry out chair-side duties with Dentists, Therapists and Hygienists, and work

Qualifications

• Registered with the General Dental Council and NHS dentistry experience.
• Willingness to work flexibly and as part of a team.
• Able to maintain composure under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Carry out chair-side duties with dentists, therapists and hygienists.
• Work across Lerwick/Brae and occasionally in hospital clinics.
• Support training pathway towards National Diploma in Dental Nursing.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Calm under pressure

Flexibility

Education

General Dental Council registration

National Diploma in Dental Nursing

Job description

Montfield Dental Unit

Qualified/Student Dental Nurse (Ref: 262028)

Substantive post

Part Time 35 hours per week

Band 4 - Salary Range £31,537 £34,303 per annum (pro rata) (Once qualified)

Payment as per Annex 21 pay whilst training

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

NHS Shetland is committed to ensuring that everyone in Shetlandcan access high quality, affordable, safe and effective NHS oral health care services.We currently have an opportunity for either a Qualified Dental Nurse or Student Dental Nurse, to join the Public Dental Service, working in modern and well equipped surgeries. Working with friendly and supportive colleagues, you will also carry out chair-side duties with Dentists, Therapists and Hygienists. Based in Lerwick or Brae, there may also be opportunity to provide cover in other locations, and on occasions to work in Consultant led clinics in the hospital setting.

We are looking for a qualified Dental Nurse who is registered with the General Dental Council, experienced in NHS dentistry and who has an up to date CPD portfolio. You will need to demonstrate a flexible approach to work, good communication and team working skills, and the ability to work and remain calm under pressure.

We ask the Student Dental Nurse to make a commitment to work towards their National Diploma in Dental Nursing. This will involve self-directed study in your own time as well as dedicated tutorials outside of normal working hours. During the training period, you will be paid as per Annex 21 guidance from Agenda for Change T&Cs on Arrangements for pay and banding of trainees (). Once you have qualified as a Registered Dental Nurse, your salary band will increase to Band 4 (current salary range £31,537 - £34,303 per annum). We expect Students to sit their examinations to become qualified within three years.

Please note that these posts are not eligible for sponsorship in line with current guidance. It is ESSENTIAL that you have checked that you either already have an appropriate right to work in the UK without the need for sponsorship BEFORE submitting any applications. Further information can be found here

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.

Closing date: 01/11/26

Interview date: week commencing 09/11/26

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