Job reference: 261796
Salary: Band 4 (£31,537 - £34,303)
Job closing date: 25/10/2026
Job Type: Dental Support
Location: Inverness Dental Centre
Employment type: Permanent
Hours Per Week: 36
Job posted date: 07/10/2026
Employer (NHS Board): NHS Highland
Department: Centre for Health Sciences

Job Advert

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Qualified Dental Nurse to carry out dental nursing in support of Dental services in the Inverness Dental Centre and teaching facility within our public dental services.

You will also be required to work in other locations, cover a variety of dental services. You will have relevant clinical experience as a Dental Nurse with NEBDN qualification or SVQ Level 3 in Dental Nursing along with full registration with the GDC. Excellent interpersonal, organisational and IT skills are essential. Full current driving license and use of car for work purposes is desirable.

For informal enquiries, please contact:

Nicola Anderson - nicola.anderson4@nhs.scot

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.

Additional information for candidates

Flexible Working

  • Flexible working options may be available, depending on the role and service needs. If this is important to you, please discuss it at interview.

How to apply

  • Apply online through Jobtrain

  • Please note that this vacancy may close before the advertised closing date if a high number of applications are received. Early application is therefore advised.
  • Please ensure the address on your application form reflects your current place of residence for your present workplace and can be verified through your identification documents.
  • Do not upload a CV – CVs are not used for shortlisting
  • Applications close at midnight on the stated closing date
  • Once submitted, applications cannot be changed

Keeping in Touch

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