# Dental Admin Assistant > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for NHS Ayrshire and Arran. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/dental-admin-assistant/82209539-c388-459d-876c-ece11e570856 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/dental-admin-assistant/82209539-c388-459d-876c-ece11e570856.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** NHS Ayrshire and Arran - **Location:** Eglinton House - **Workplace type:** onsite - **Profession:** Administrative assistant - **Grade:** Band 3 - **Salary:** £29,103 - £31,409 - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Full time - **Closing date:** 2026-09-16T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-09-02T14:19:53.207Z - **Source information URL:** https://apply.jobs.scot.nhs.uk/Job/JobDetail?JobId=268992 - **Application URL:** https://apply.jobs.scot.nhs.uk/DecideInternalExternal/DecideInternalExternal?JobId=268992 - **Employer website:** https://www.nhsaaa.net ## Job Content ### Job details - Job reference: 258580 - Salary: Band 3 (£29,103 - £31,409) - Job closing date: 16/09/2026 - Job Type: Administrative Services - Location: North West Kilmarnock Area Centre - Employment type: Permanent - Hours Per Week: 36 - Job posted date: 02/09/2026 - Employer (NHS Board): NHS Ayrshire & Arran - Department: Dental Services ### NHS Scotland: ### Who we are: NHS Ayrshire and Arran are one of 14 territorial NHS Boards within NHS Scotland. In support of our core purpose of Working together to achieve the healthiest life possible for everyone in Ayrshire and Arran, we are committed to a culture that is Caring, Safe, and Respectful. You will be required to work collaboratively in a safe, caring and respectful way. To find out more about NHS Ayrshire and Arran please visit our website - NHS Ayrshire & Arran - Home (nhsaaa.net) AI tools like ChatGPT or Copilot can be great for planning and preparing your application—but your answers must be your own. - Show us the real you: Your application should reflect your skills, experience, and motivations authentically. - Use AI wisely: It’s fine to use AI for ideas or to check spelling and grammar, but don’t let it write your answers. - Why this matters: Applications that rely on AI-generated content may be withdrawn. By applying, you confirm your responses are based on your own knowledge and achievements. Tip: Think of AI as a helper, not a substitute. We want to understand you—not an AI tool. ### Position: An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Dental Administrative Assistant within our Dental Department, based at Northwest Kilmarnock Area Centre, Kilmarnock. ### Hours: 36 hours per week. This post is offered on a permanent basis and operates on a hybrid working model, with a combination of office-based and home-working arrangements ### UK Driving Licence: A UK driving licence is essential for this role. ### What you will do: The Public Dental Service is seeking a motivated and organised Dental Administrative Assistant to provide comprehensive administrative support across the service. Applicants must have previous experience in an administrative role and, ideally, experience of working within an NHS environment. For further information on the role please click the link below to view the job description. ### Knowledge, training and/or experience required for this post: The successful candidate will possess excellent verbal, written and administrative skills, together with a good working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications. Essential qualifications include SVQ Level III in Business Administration, or equivalent relevant experience. For further information on the requirements for the role please click the link below to view the person specification For further information about the role or to discuss the post, please contact Michelle Forrester at michelle.forrester@aapct.scot.nhs.uk. ### RIGHT TO WORK / CERTIFICATES OF SPONSORSHIP To work in the United Kingdom, there is a legal requirement for an individual to demonstrate that they have the relevant permission to work in the country. This permission is, without exception, granted by the UK Visa and Immigrations Service. Further information on what NHS Scotland Boards are required to do to check this as well as what your responsibilities include can be found within the attached Candidate Information Pack. ### It is ESSENTIAL that you have checked that you either already have an appropriate right to work in the UK or that the post would be eligible to be sponsored BEFORE submitting your application form. NHS Ayrshire & Arran may be able to offer visa sponsorship for certain roles, provided the post meets the minimum salary threshold and any other required criteria. When considering if a post meets the salary threshold for sponsorship, please note the salary advertised is based on a full-time contract and must be pro-rated for part-time positions. Sponsorship is not guaranteed and is assessed on a case-by-case basis following interview and at the commencement of pre-employment checks. Please visit here for further information. ### We are unable to provide sponsorship for Band 2 posts or bank contracts. ## Documents - [258580 - Job Description (DOC, KB)](https://apply.jobs.scot.nhs.uk/Job/GetJobAdvertDocument?Id=1192772&JobId=268992) - [258580 - Person Specification (DOCX, KB)](https://apply.jobs.scot.nhs.uk/Job/GetJobAdvertDocument?Id=1192773&JobId=268992) - [Health Questionnaire (Internal Candidates Only) (DOCX, KB)](https://apply.jobs.scot.nhs.uk/Job/GetJobAdvertDocument?Id=1192774&JobId=268992) ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.