Trainee Dental Nurse

Job details

• 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

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 experienced dental professionals throughout your qualification journey. On successful completion, you will progress to Band 4 and become a Registered Dental Nurse—a role with strong career prospects and opportunities across both primary and secondary dental services.

During your training period, you will be paid in line with Annex 21 of the Agenda for Change Terms & Conditions, which outlines the national arrangements for trainee pay and banding. For trainees covered by paragraph 2(iii) where periods of training last for between one and four years, pay will be adjusted as follows:

· Up to 12 months prior to completion of training: 75% of the pay band maximum of the fully qualified rate

· More than one but less than two years prior to completion of training: 70% of the pay band maximum of the qualified rate

Once you successfully qualify as a Registered Dental Nurse, your salary will move to Band 4, with a current pay range of £29,116 – £31,670 per annum.

The successful applicant will be required to register with the PVG Scheme (Protecting Vulnerable Groups Scheme).

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Any further queries please contact Tel: 01851 762027. For an informal discussion, please contact Carolyn Macdonald, Senior Dental Nurse on 01851707500 or carolyn.macdonald@nhs.scot

Closing date: 04/09/2026

*Please note this is a local advertisement and no relocation or interview expenses are applicable.

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