ABOUT THE ORGANISATION:

As Scotland’s smallest health board, NHS Orkney is driven by a bold vision: looking after our community and providing excellent care. Whether you’re starting your NHS journey or bringing expertise from another NHS employer, your skills will make a real difference to the health and lives of Orkney’s 22,000 residents.
Our state-of-the-art healthcare facility, The Balfour, opened in 2019 and is home to modern inpatient wards, an emergency department, outpatient clinics, diagnostics, GP practices, and the Scottish Ambulance Service. Collaboration thrives here, ensuring exceptional care for every patient. Beyond our main facility, we’re investing in our outer isles, enhancing services, and transforming patient care across our islands.

THE CANDIDATE:

This is fantastic opportunity for individuals looking to begin a new professional journey in dental nursing. We are seeking candidates who –

• Have a good standard of general education
• Have experience working with the public
• Demonstrate excellent communication and teamworking skills
• Can remain claim and be flexible under pressure

As a Trainee Dental Nurse, you will be expected to commit to working towards the National Diploma in Dental Nursing. This involves an element of self-directed study in your own time, along with scheduled tutorials outside of normal working hours.
During your training period you will be paid a trainee salary under Annex 21 (Arrangements for pay and banding of trainees). You will commence on a starting salary of £23,112 plus Distant Islands Allowance. Upon successful completion of qualification and registration as a Dental Nurse, your salary will progress to Band 4. We aim for trainees to complete their qualification within two years.

Please refer the Job description for details