Tutor Dental Therapist

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.

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.

You will join an established team in providing clinical and academic education for student dental therapists and dental undergraduates within Dundee Dental Hospital & School and associated Dental Outreach Centres.

There is also a requirement from the post holder to undertake clinical treatment sessions during which a wide range of dental procedures are carried out e.g. restorative dentistry, paediatric dentistry and periodontal treatment.

You must be a Dental Therapist currently registered with the General Dental Council. You will have extensive, up-to-date clinical experience, preferably including experience in a secondary care environment. Experience in the education of dental care professionals is desirable.

Informal enquiries to: Maxine Lee (01382 635981, maxine.lee@nhs.scot)

Hours of work are: 14.4 hours per week (2 days per week Monday and Tuesday), commencing September 2026

Shortlisted applicants will be contacted by email. Please check your emails regularly including your junk/ spam folder.

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