NHS Scotland
Trainee Dental Nurse
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About NHS Scotland
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.
Job Opportunity
Trainee Dental Nurse - Barra
Annex 21 Band 4
£31,537 £34,303 pro rata (on qualification)
Plus Distant Islands Allowance of £1,461
36 hours per week
Part Time Hours would be considered
Permanent post
NHS Western Isles is looking for enthusiastic and committed individuals to join our team as a Trainee Dental Nurse. This is an excellent opportunity for anyone interested in a clinical career, keen to make a difference to patients’ experiences, and ready to learn new skills within a supportive dental team.
Role Responsibilities
As a Trainee Dental Nurse, you will be fully enrolled in a structured training programme and supported by experienced dental professionals throughout your qualification journey. On successful completion, you will progress to Band 4 and become a Registered Dental Nurse, with strong career prospects and opportunities across both primary and secondary dental services.
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Training Period Pay
During Your Training Period, You Will Be Paid In Line With Annex 21 Of The Agenda For Change Terms & Conditions, Which Outlines The National Arrangements For Trainee Pay And Banding. For Trainees Covered By Paragraph 2(iii) Where Periods Of Training Last For Between One And Four Years, Pay Will Be Adjusted As Follows:
- Up to 12 months prior to completion of training: 75% of the pay band maximum of the fully qualified rate
- More than one but less than two years prior to completion of training: 70% of the pay band maximum of the qualified rate
Once you successfully qualify as a Registered Dental Nurse, your salary will move to Band 4, with a current pay range of £29,116 £31,670 per annum.
Requirements
The successful applicant will be required to register with the PVG Scheme (Protecting Vulnerable Groups Scheme).
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All NHS Western Isles vacancies appear on the NHS Scotland website: https://apply.jobs.scot.nhs.uk/, along with a job description.
Tha beàrnan-obrach NHS Eilean Siar uile gu léir a' nochdadh air làrach-lìn NHS na h- Alba https://apply.jobs.scot.nhs.uk/, còmhla ri dealbh-obrach.
Any further queries please contact
Tel: 01851 762027
For an informal discussion, please contact Carolyn Macdonald, Senior Dental Nurse on 01851707500 or carolyn.macdonald@nhs.scot
Closing Date
04/09/2026
Please note this is a local advertisement and no relocation or interview expenses are applicable.
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