SEDS Dental Nurse
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- Band
- Band 4
- Contract
- Permanent
- Pattern
- 2.33
- Hours / week
- 2.33
- Posted
- 08/09/2026
- Closes
- 22/09/2026
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Role summary
This role is for an enthusiastic and dedicated Dental Nurse to join the Public Dental Service (PDS) within NHS Dumfries & Galloway. You will provide patient-centred dental support, working within the Scottish Emergency Dental Service (SEDS) at Galloway Community Hospital. The position requires working 7 hours per weekend, one weekend in three, plus additional hours for public holidays, annual leave, and sickness, and includes reception duties.
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Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 4 at £26,530 – £29,114 a year, across England.
This advert: £31,537 – £31,537 — outside the standard scale; check for HCAS/London weighting.
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Job reference:
256299
Salary:
Band 4 (£31,537 - - £34,303)
Job closing date:
22/09/2026
Job Type:
Dental Support
Location:
Galloway Community Hospital
Employment type:
Permanent
Hours Per Week:
2.33
Job posted date:
08/09/2026
Employer (NHS Board):
NHS Dumfries & Galloway
Department:
Dental Nursing
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Job Advert
We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic and dedicated Dental Nurse to join our Public Dental Service (PDS) to provide patient-centred dental support in NHS Dumfries & Galloway. This unique opportunity will see you providing direct and indirect support to both patients and the clinical team.
The position is within our Scottish Emergency Dental Service (SEDS) providing clinics from Galloway Community Hospital. The post holder would be required to work 7 hours per weekend, 1 weekend in 3 and work additional hours to cover public holidays, annual leave and sickness. This post will also involve reception duties.
Relevant clinical experience as a Dental Nurse and NEBDN qualification or SVQ Level 3 in Dental Nursing are essential along with registration with GDC as a Dental Nurse. A sound knowledge of Health & Safety requirements within a clinical environment are essential as well as the ability to find solutions to problems, deal with the pressure of a divers
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