LAT Dental Core Trainee; CTor

NHS Highland has a vacancy for a Locum Appointment for Dental Core Training in Oral Surgery, Orthodontics and Special Care Dentistry.

This post is based at Raigmore Hospital.

This post is suitable for a trainee seeking additional training/experience in a range or specific aspects of dental specialities and the timetable will be tailored to the successful applicant’s career aspirations and training needs. Oral Surgery and Orthodontic departments are based in the Out‑patient department of Raigmore Hospital. Inverness Dental Centre, which houses the main primary care unit, is situated within the same campus.

Inverness is well served by air, rail and road which uniquely allow quick and easy access to the wild and spectacular scenery in the Highlands.

Applicants should note that these posts give access to training/educational events, a study budget and the opportunity to complete supervised learning events.

However, the post holder will not be subject to the review of competence progression (RCP) process and the post cannot be considered as a formal Dental Core Training post for future career progression. There is flexibility within the weekly timetable for the successful applicant to gain experience required to support future career aspirations.

Eligible individuals may use evidence gained in this post to support an application for the National Certificate of Dental Core Equivalence. Details of this process are available at …

Applicants must be eligible for GDC registration (Full or Temporary) with eligibility to practice within the UK and have completed the UK foundation programme or equivalent.

Post can start soon as possible. End date: 31.08.2026.

For further information and to arrange an informal visit, please contact:
Ms. Sumithra Hewage  or email: …

Job reference: ES03 252058

Closing date: 29/01/2026

Interviews will take place week commencing 09/02/2026

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‑rated basis. There will be an increase in the hourly rate to ensure that pay remains unaffected.
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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.