Dental Core Trainee (CT2 or above)

NHS HIGHLAND

Oral Surgery, Orthodontics and Special Care Dentistry

Locum Appointment for Dental Core Training

Fixed Term until

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

Applicants must have GDC registration with eligibility to practice and have completed the UK foundation program or equivalent.

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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.