Job details
- Job reference: 260586
- Salary: Band 2 (£26,696 - £28,988)
- Job closing date: 25/10/2026
- Job Type: Dental Support
- Location: NHS Shetland
- Employment type: Permanent
- Hours Per Week: 28.8
- Job posted date: 02/10/2026
- Employer (NHS Board): NHS Shetland
- Department: Dental
Dental Supplies/Transportation Operative (Ref: 260586)
Substantive
Part time 28.8 hrs per week
Band 2 - Salary Range £26,696 - £28,988 per annum (pro rata)
Distant Island Allowance of £2,578 per annum (pro rata)
The post holder supports the Dental Procurement Administrative Officer by undertaking routine procurement, stock handling and vehicle-related duties in accordance with established procedures, policies and schedules, ensuring continuity of safe and effective dental services across NHS Shetland. To provide operational administrative, logistical and transport support to the Public Dental Service by collecting and delivering dental instruments, equipment, materials and documentation between dental clinics, the Local Decontamination Unit (LDU) and Central Decontamination Unit (CDU).
Based at Montfield Dental Health Centre in Lerwick, the post holder will work as part of a team, this is an important role in ensuring the safe and effective provision of dentistry in Shetland.
You must hold a Full UK driving licence, have an understanding of Infection control and warehouse/stock controlled environment, be able to prioritise effectively, have good communication skills, be physically fit and well organised, enthusiastic and reliable.
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.
As part of the pre-employment checks for a preferred candidate, NHS Scotland Boards will check your entitlement to work in the UK. It can be evidenced through a number of routes including specific types of visa as well as EU settled and pre-settled status. To find out more about these routes of permission, please refer to the GOV.UK website here.
For an informal discussion about the post contact Jemma Henderson on 01595 743316
Closing date: 18th October 2026
Interview date: w/c 26th October 2026
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This advert is for Dental Supplies/Transportation Operative with NHS Shetland in Lerwick, Scotland. It is listed as a Band 2 Operative role. The advertised salary is £26,696 - £28,988. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 25 Oct 2026.
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