We have a fantastic opportunity for a qualified dentist to join our busy Public Dental Service, working in a salaried dental practice setting within modern and well-equipped surgeries. This is an excellent opportunity to join an evolving remote and rural dental team, with a strong focus on patient-centred care and continuous improvement.
We will require you to cover clinical requirements across NHS Shetland PDS Service. This will give an opportunity to experience a wide range of patient demographics and needs, provide care in different clinical settings and to experience variety as part of your working week.
Specifically, this role would suit a colleague with oral surgery experience and who would like to expand and develop that experience by working directly with the visiting consultant-led OMFS service.
With support from the SDO and Director of Dentistry, you will participate in a programme of supported CPD and have opportunities to formally develop additional skills and interests if desired.
Shetland is a great place to live and to work, offering a strong and welcoming community spirit, a safe environment for children, excellent schools and first-rate transport links to the rest of the UK.
NHS Shetland provides dental services through the Public Dental Service; NHS General Dental Services, Community Dentistry, secondary care dental services (orthodontics, restorative and maxillofacial surgery) through a clinical network of visiting consultants; dental care for priority groups with special needs; school inspections and oral health promotion services. The workforce consists of dentists, therapists, hygienists, dental nurses, oral health educators and high-quality, dedicated dental support staff.
Terms and Conditions
* This position can be either a fixed term or full time and permanent.
* Salary range of £52,035 - £78,051 per annum (pro rata)
* PLUS - Remote Areas Allowance of £4,500 per annum (pro rata)
* PLUS - Distant Island Allowance of £2,380 per annum.
* PLUS - Recruitment and Retention Allowance of £25,000 paid over 2 years (subject to eligibility as set out in PCA (D) (2022)2).
* PLUS - Out of Hours Allowance & on-call payment (if undertaking on-call duties).
* PLUS - We offer relocation assistance of up to £4,000 per year for the first two years (subject to policy)
* Up to 33 days annual leave per annum plus 8 public holidays (pro rata and depending on NHS service).
Closing date: 06 July 2025
Interview date: Interviews to be held on Microsoft Teams w/c 14 July 2025
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Created on 25/06/2025 by TN United Kingdom
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