Dental Nurse

Qualified/Student Dental Nurse ()

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 Shetland can 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&C’s 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

For an informal discussion, please contact Gwen Farmer, Clinical Dental Manager on

Closing date: 01/11/26

Interview date: week commencing 09/11/26

* Please note this is a local advertisement and no relocation or interview expenses are applicable.

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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.