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Band 4
Part Time Hours would be considered

Trainee Dental Nurse - Barra

NHS Western IslesSt Brendans Hospital£31,537 - £34,303Closes 04/09/2026

At a glance

Band
Band 4
Contract
Permanent
Pattern
Part Time Hours would be considered
Hours / week
36
Posted
21/08/2026
Closes
04/09/2026

Sponsorship verdict

This contract type is not eligible for Skilled Worker sponsorship.

NHS Trusts cannot issue a Certificate of Sponsorship for part-time, bank, locum, zero-hours, job-share or short fixed-term (under 12 months) contracts under current Home Office rules. This applies even when the wider Trust holds a Skilled Worker licence.

Role summary

NHS Western Isles is seeking an enthusiastic Trainee Dental Nurse to join their team in Barra. This permanent role offers a structured training programme, supported by experienced dental professionals, leading to qualification as a Registered Dental Nurse. Upon successful completion, the individual will progress to a Band 4 role with strong career prospects in dental services. The position is 36 hours per week, with part-time hours considered.

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Band 4 pay context

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:

253625

Salary:

Band 4 (£31,537 - £34,303)

Job closing date:

04/09/2026

Job Type:

Medical and Dental

Location:

St Brendans Hospital

Employment type:

Permanent

Hours Per Week:

36

Job posted date:

21/08/2026

Employer (NHS Board):

NHS Western Isles

Department:

Barra Dental Clinic

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NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.

Trainee Dental Nurse - Barra

Annex 21 Band 4 – £31,537 – £34,303 pro rata (on qualification)

Plus Distant Islands Allowance of £1,461

36 hours per week – Part Time Hours would be considered

Permanent post

NHS Western Isles is looking for enthusiastic and committed individuals to join our team as a Trainee Dental Nurse. This is an excellent opportunity for anyone interested in a clinical career, keen to make a difference to patients’ experiences, and ready to learn new skills within a supportive dental team.

As a Trainee Dental Nurse, you will be fully enrolled in a structured training programme and supported by exper

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