Dental Core Trainee (CT2 or above)

NHS HIGHLAND Oral Surgery, Orthodontics and Special Care Dentistry Locum Appointment for Dental Core Training Fixed Term until 31.08.2027 NHS Highland has a vacancy for a Locum Appointment for Dental Core Training in Oral Surgery This post is based at Raigmore Hospital, Inverness This post is suitable for a trainee seeking additional training/ experience in Oral surgery and the time table will be tailored to 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 postholder 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 time table 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 www.copdend.org Applicants must have GDC registration with eligibility to practice and have completed the UK foundation program or equivalent. For further information and to arrange an informal visit, please contact: Ms. Sumithra Hewage (01463 704023 or Email: Sumithra.Hewage2@nhs.scot Job reference: 262957 Closing date: Midnight Wednesday 28th October 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 You should apply for this post by completing the application process on Jobtrain. Please ensure the address on your application form reflects your current place of residence for your present workplace and can be verified through your identification documents. Applications are welcome from Gaelic speakers. / Tha fàilte air tagraidhean bho luchd‑labhairt na Gàidhlig. DO NOT upload a CV as this will not be used for short listing purposes Posts close at midnight on the indicated date For help to complete an application on Job Train please follow this link: https://www.careers.nhs.scot/how-to-apply/application-process/ To view our accessibility statement, please follow this link: https://www.eess.nhs.scot/jobtrain-accessibility-statement/ Please note that our correspondence method is by e-mail, therefore please ensure you enter your email address accurately Please check your e-mail regularly (including junk folders) and also your Jobtrain account for updates Please contact Jobtrain Candidate Support Hub - https://jobseekersupport.jobtrain.co.uk/support/home for advice and support with any system issues We recommend using the Internet Browser "Google Chrome" or "Microsoft Edge" when using Jobtrain Once you have submitted your application form you will be unable to make any amendments Some of our vacancies are for internal candidates only. If you are a member of staff, please ensure you update your Jobtrain profile to reflect that you are employed by NHS Highland 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 signi