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Dental Administrator

NHS Highland

Medical Protection — indemnity for locally employed doctors from £79
Location
Inverness, Scotland
Salary
£26,696 - £28,988
Profession
Administrative and IT
Grade
Band 2
Deadline
07 Jun 2026
Contract Type
Permanent
Posted Date
18 May 2026

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Dental Clinic Administrator to join our Public Dental Services in Inverness Dental Centre. Experience of working as a receptionist, face to face contact with the public and working as part of a team are essential. Candidate must have excellent organisational and communication skills and able to prioritise workload and meet the demands of the department.

Experience of working in NHS Healthcare and/or Dental Services is desirable along with a full current driving license and use of a car for work purposes/desirable.

You will also be required to work in other dental locations within the Public Dental Service and use of car for work purposes is desirable.

Informal enquiries to Isabel Mackenzie , Isabel.mackenzie3@nhs.scot or tel 01463255866

Please note this post is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship and a CoS cannot be provided.

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.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR CANDIDATES

  • Effective from 1st April 2026, the Agenda for Change full-time working week will be reduced from 37 to 36 hours. Part-time hours will be adjusted on a pro-rata basis. There will be an increase in the hourly rate to ensure that pay remains unaffected.
  • Applications are welcome from Gaelic speakers. / Tha fàilte air tagraidhean bho luchd‑labhairt na Gàidhlig.
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NHS Highland is geographically the largest of the 14 regional boards of NHS Scotland, covering an area of 12,500 square miles, across Highland and Argyll & Bute.

We employ over 10,700 people, making us one of the biggest employers in the area. As an organisation, we make a very significant contribution to the local economy.

Our staff are also important members of our communities. Our greatest asset is our workforce, and the way we go about our work comes from the values and behaviours we demonstrate on a daily basis. As a board we strive to ensure the environment is conducive to nurturing a positive culture, supported and delivered through our NHS and social care values.

Care and compassion

Dignity and respect

Openness, honesty and responsibility

Quality and teamwork