Trainee Dental Nurse (LW)
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- Band
- Band 3
- Contract
- Fixed-term
- Pattern
- 36
- Hours / week
- 36
- Posted
- 18/08/2026
- Closes
- 01/09/2026
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Role summary
This is an exciting 18-month fixed-term training contract for a Trainee Dental Nurse within the Public Dental Service in Fife. You will develop practical and clinical skills while working towards the Dental Nurse National Qualification. The role includes a structured training programme with regular reviews by a Senior Dental Nurse. A minimum of 4 Nat 5s or equivalent is required, along with a commitment to competency-based assessments and academic requirements.
Useful to know
Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 3 at £24,625 – £25,674 a year, across England.
This advert: £29,103 – £31,409 — outside the standard scale; check for HCAS/London weighting.
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Job reference:
257099
Salary:
Band 3 (£29,103 - £31,409)
Job closing date:
01/09/2026
Job Type:
Dental Support
Location:
Cowdenbeath Dental Clinic
Employment type:
Fixed-term
Hours Per Week:
36
Job posted date:
18/08/2026
Employer (NHS Board):
NHS Fife
Department:
Public Dental Service
Job Advert
FIXED TERM TRAINING CONTRACT – 18 MONTHS
This post provides an exciting training opportunity for the right candidate to start their career in dental nursing. Undertaking your training with the Public Dental Service, you will work throughout Fife, developing your practical and clinical skills whilst also progressing towards the Dental Nurse National Qualification.
To support your development, you will be provided with an established training programme that includes regular review with a Senior Dental Nurse
A minimum of 4 Nat 5’s or equivalent is required along with a commitment to further training. This will include commitment to competency and practical based assessment in the clinic setting, as well as successful completion of the academic requirements of the national qualification.
Existing permanent employees must first discuss this opportunity with their substantive line manager. The secondment policy can be found here Hub • Blink (joinblink.com) If you do not have approval for a secondment from your current
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