NHS Education for Scotland
A skilled and sustainable workforce for a healthier Scotland
NHS Education for Scotland
A skilled and sustainable workforce for a healthier Scotland
Trainee Recruitment
Dental Vocational Training (DVT), is organised and administered on a Scotland-wide basis by NHS Education for Scotland (NES). The main components of DVT include: a centralised recruitment process and a standardised training programme designed to help recently qualified dentists make the transition from undergraduate teaching to independent practice.
The DVT Curriculum Competency Framework is organised into four ‘Domains’ of competency, each of which contain a number of ‘Major Competency’ areas within which the individual competency statements are described. An overview of the Domains and Major Competencies within the DVT Competency Framework can be reviewed by clicking on the link below.
VT Curriculum and Competencies Document 2024
Vocational Training in Scotland 2025/26 - Webinar
The Dental Team held an informative VT visitation and recruitment webinar on Tuesday, 20th August. Here is a recording of this webinar
This resource can be made available in full or summary form, in alternative formats and community languages.
Please email: nes.dentaldigitaleducationteam@nhs.scot to discuss how we can best meet your requirements.
Trainee Recruitment
Further information regarding training year 2025-2026 will be available in due course.
Recruitment Timeline
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Date |
Recruitment Activity |
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Wednesday, 11th September 2024 at 12pm |
Oriel opens for DVT applications |
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Wednesday, 16th October 2024 at 12pm |
Oriel closes for DVT applications and supporting documents upload |
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By Monday, 2nd December 2024 |
Application Outcomes released via Oriel |
|
Friday, 16th to Monday 19th May 2025 |
Rural Trainer Prospectus live on DTIS and Rural practices eligible to make direct appointments (Visitation open for Rural Practices only) |
| Monday, 19th May 2025 at 10am to Friday 30th May 2025 at 10am | Remaining Trainer Prospectus live on DTIS and direct appointments can be made (Visitation open for all other practices) |
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Friday 30th May 2025 at 10am |
Candidate preferencing available on Oriel |
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Friday,6th June 2025 at 10am |
Candidate preferencing window closes |
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Tuesday, 10th June 2025 at 10am |
Matching Results Released via Oriel |
|
Thursday, 12th June 2025 by 5pm |
Clearing Opens |
|
Monday, 1st September 2025 |
Training posts commence |
*Please note all above dates are subject to change
DVT Information Booklet 2025-2026
DVT Person Specification 2025-2026
NES 2025-2026 DVT Applicant Guide
DVT Structured Reference Form 2025-2026
Vocational Training Allowances are determined within the Statement of Dental Remuneration on the Scottish Dental website. Any details, including VT Salary information, can be found here Statement of Dental Remuneration | Scottish Dental
Trainer Recruitment Timetable
Information regarding training year 2025-2026 will be available in due course.
If you have any queries in relation to the application process, please contact the Trainee Service team using the contact link below:
https://nesdigital.atlassian.net/servicedesk/customer/portal/30
The Dental Team will be holding a 'Becoming a Dental Vocational Trainer' webinar which will take place on Tuesday, 24th of September 2024 at 7pm. To join, please click here
If you have any feedback, comments, concerns or complaints regarding the Dental Recruitment process, please contact us by going to the Service Desk here and submitting a support request.
In relation to training specific enquiries please contact the VT Hub at vthub@nes.scot.nhs.uk.
Last updated: Monday, September 2, 2024