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Band 6
Full-time or Part-time

Dental Therapist Vacancies

NHS Lothian Oral Health Service (Public Dental Service)Lothian£37,831 - £46,100

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Band
Band 6
Contract
Fixed-term
Pattern
Full-time or Part-time
Hours / week
50.5

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Role summary

NHS Lothian's Oral Health Service is looking for enthusiastic Dental Therapists for a 12-month fixed-term maternity leave locum contract. The role involves providing dental care to priority patient groups across Lothian, including vulnerable adults, children with dental anxiety, prison service patients, and those with complex medical needs. Successful applicants will work in well-equipped clinical environments with multidisciplinary team support. Full-time or part-time options are available, with an anticipated start date of January 2027.

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Band 6 pay context

Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 6 at £37,338 – £44,962 a year, across England.

This advert: £37,831 – £46,100 — outside the standard scale; check for HCAS/London weighting.

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Job reference:

260302

Salary:

Band 6 (£43,231 - £52,679)

Job closing date:

12/10/2026

Job Type:

Allied Health Professions

Location:

Duncan Street Dental Centre

Employment type:

Fixed-term

Hours Per Week:

Various

Job posted date:

21/09/2026

Employer (NHS Board):

NHS Lothian

Department:

Oral Health Service (Dental)

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