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Dental core training

Post Dental Core Training Fellowship

The Post Dental Core Training Fellowship gives individuals, who have already completed Dental Core Training, the opportunity to continue training. It offers the opportunity to broaden knowledge and experience within the dental profession in preparation for specialty training, general practice or other branches of dentistry.

These are 12-month posts, commencing on 3 September 2025.

Applications for the Post Dental Core Training Fellowship are now open for posts commencing in September 2025.

You can find the advert,  how to apply here: NHS Scotland | Jobs | Search here for your perfect career - Job Information | Apply for Post Dental Core Training Fellowships

Please be aware that applications close at 23:59 on Friday 13th June

The self-assessment form, linked below, is required as part of your application to be submitted to our service desk in advance of the closing date above. Applications will not be considered without the self-assessment submission.

Please note, we currently only have 1 post available, details of which can be found in the post descriptor below, however we do anticipate more posts being added at various locations in Scotland prior to the close of recruitment.

Post Descriptor - Post Dental Core Training Fellowship

Self-Assessment form

Person Specification

Dental Core Training

Applications for Dental Core Training 1, 2 and 3 for posts commencing in September 2025 have now closed and information about next steps of recruitment can be found on the recruitment timeline here.

Recruitment to Dental Core Training (DCT) is through a national selection process led by the DCT National Recruitment Office (DCTNRO). All information about the selection process is available on the DCTNRO website.

Post Descriptors for DCT1

West Region

South East Region

East Region

North/North East Region

Post Descriptors for DCT 2

West Region

South East Region

East Region

North/North East Region

Post Descriptors for DCT 3

West Region

South East Region

East Region

North East Region

Skilled Worker Sponsorship

NES is now responsible for issuing Certificate of Sponsorships (COS) to Dental Trainees in Scotland who require Skilled Worker sponsorship.

For further information on this, please go to the Scottish Medical Training website.

Contact us

If you have any questions please contact us by going to the Service Desk here and submitting a support request.

Last updated: 11/12/2023

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