Dental Nurse
At a glance
- Band
- Band 4
- Contract
- Fixed-term
- Pattern
- 36
- Hours / week
- 36
- Posted
- 02/09/2026
- Closes
- 23/09/2026
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Role summary
This is an opportunity for a qualified and enthusiastic Dental Nurse to join the Public Dental Service team in Oban. The role involves providing high-quality, patient-centred care to various priority groups and ensuring the efficient operation of the dental surgery. The post holder will need to participate in unscheduled care, including weekend availability, and may be required to attend other clinics across Argyll and Bute. A driving licence and access to a vehicle are essential for this position.
Key responsibilities
- Provide high quality, patient centred care to a range of priority groups patients.
- Maintain the efficient running of the dental surgery.
- Participate in unscheduled care, requiring Saturday and Sunday availability.
- Attend other clinics throughout Argyll and Bute as required.
Essential criteria
- Relevant clinical experience as a Dental Nurse.
- NEBDN or SVQ Level 3 in Dental Nursing.
- GDC registration.
- Driving licence, with access to own vehicle for work purposes.
Useful to know
Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 4 at £26,530 – £29,114 a year, across England.
This advert: £31,537 – £34,303 — outside the standard scale; check for HCAS/London weighting.
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Job reference:
258566
Salary:
Band 4 (£31,537 - £34,303)
Job closing date:
23/09/2026
Job Type:
Dental Support
Location:
Oban
Employment type:
Fixed-term
Hours Per Week:
36
Job posted date:
02/09/2026
Employer (NHS Board):
NHS Highland
Department:
Oban Dental Centre
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An opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and motivated Qualified Dental Nurse to join our Public Dental Service team within Oban Lorn & Islands Hospital.
The post holder will provide high quality, patient centred care to a range of priority groups patients, while maintaining the efficient running of the dental surgery. You will have relevant clinical experience as a Dental Nurse. NEBDN or SVQ Level 3 in Dental Nursing and GDC registration are essential.
The post holder will participate in unscheduled care, therefore Saturday and Sunday availability is required.
Duties may involve attendance at other clinics throughout Argyll and Bute.
A driving licence is essential, with access to own vehicle for work purposes.
Informal enquiries to Catriona McDonald, Centre Manager, [email removed]
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