Job reference: 263833
Salary: Band 4 (£31,537 - £34,303)
Job closing date: 15/11/2026
Job Type: Dental Support
Location: Inverness Dental Centre
Employment type: Permanent
Hours Per Week: 36
Job posted date: 01/11/2026
Employer (NHS Board): NHS Highland
Department: Inverness Dental Centre

Job Advert
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.

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.

Requirements
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.

Informal enquiries to: Nicola Anderson, nicola.anderson4@nhs.scot or tel 01463255866

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

• We will contact you by email
• Please check your email (including junk folders) and your Jobtrain account regularly

Support and Accessibility

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Internal candidates

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What is it like to work for NHS Highland?

• Visit https://www.nhshighland.scot.nhs.uk/careers/ to find out more about living and working in our area
• Applications are welcome from Gaelic speakers

Supporting Documents

• Job Description (PDF)
• Highland Agenda for Change Terms and Conditions of Employment (DOCX)