via indeed · 10 June 2026 ·3 days ago

250860 (KA) Dental Decontamination Technician (CAP 20)

NHS Scotland
Lothian Part-time
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An opportunity has arisen within the Oral Health Service for Dental Decontamination Technicians. This position is to work exclusively in a decontamination unit carrying out all aspects of the decontamination process of dental instruments. Experience is desirable but not essential as full training will be given.

There are 2 x part time permanent posts available as follows:

St John’s Hospital, 14\.4hrs Monday \& Tuesday 8am 3\.42pm

Bonnyrigg Dental Centre, 15 hrs Monday \& Tuesday 8am 4pm

\*\*\*Please state on application which location of work you are interested in\*\*\*

For further information contact Agnes Main 07973658831\.

To work in the United Kingdom, there is a legal requirement for an individual to demonstrate that they have the relevant permission to work in the country. This permission is, without exception, granted by the UK Visa and Immigrations Service. Further information on what NHS Scotland Boards are required to do to check this as well as what your responsibilities include can be found in the further information for this vacancy.

Please note: we anticipate a high level of interest in this position and may close the vacancy early once a sufficient amount of applications are received. Therefore, please make sure you complete and submit your application at an early stage.

We will fully support disabled candidates, and candidates with long\-term conditions or who are neurodivergent by making reasonable adjustments to our recruitment policy and practices.

Please note: As this post is part\-time, the salary will be pro\-rata.

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