Orthodontic Dental Adviser
This is a permanent position. While the NHS Scotland National Recruitment portal (JobTrain) references Public Services Delivery Scotland ahead of the formal name change on 1st April 2026, National Services Scotland (NSS) remains the organisation’s name until 31st March 2026.
About The Organisation
In June 2025, the Cabinet Secretary for Health and Social Care introduced two key frameworks: the Population Health Framework and the Service Renewal Framework (SRF). The SRF sets out an ambitious vision to drive innovation and enable more integrated delivery across Scotland’s health and care services. As part of this transformation, NHS National Services Scotland (NSS) and NHS Education for Scotland (NES) will come together to form a new organisation: Public Services Delivery Scotland in April 2026. The new organisation will play a pivotal role in supporting the renewal and long‑term sustainability of health and care services across Scotland.
The Post
We are recruiting for the position of Orthodontic Dental Adviser. The appointment is suitable for applicants with significant, recent experience in NHS General Dental Services orthodontic practice in Scotland. Placement and salary will be determined by qualifications and experience, based on the Specialty Doctor Salary Scale.
The Candidate
You will answer questions posed by practitioners, consider treatment plans submitted for Prior Approval, and undertake post‑treatment verification to support practitioners providing dental care and ensure patients receive care of an appropriate standard.
Applicants should have broad knowledge of orthodontics in dental practice, a commitment to continuing professional development and the ability to be objective and non‑judgmental when considering the provision of clinical dental care and treatment. Effective communication skills are essential.
The successful candidate will undergo a PVG Scheme check. Any candidate who has lived or worked overseas for more than 12 months in the preceding five years must provide a criminal record check from the appropriate overseas agency. Candidates must have current GDC registration at the time of applying.
Location and Working Pattern
The successful candidate will be based at Gyle Square in Edinburgh, but the role is currently hybrid. The post is 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday. Part‑time applicants may be considered.
It is a condition of this employment that you must live and remain a resident within the UK for the post.
Benefits
Our benefits package includes a pension scheme, a comprehensive range of work‑life balance policies, occupational health services, learning resource centres and discounted leisure, financial and shopping benefits.
Inclusion
Public Services Delivery Scotland is a national organisation committed to diversity and inclusion. Flexible working creates an inclusive workplace where employees can thrive. PSDS offers learning and development opportunities to support diversity, inclusion and mental health. Equality staff networks are available and the organisation is an equal opportunity employer that guarantees interview of all disabled applicants meeting the minimum criteria. PSDS is an accredited Disability Confident Leader and offers a fully accessible recruitment service. For reasonable adjustments, contact the Recruitment Team on NSS.wfrs@nhs.scot.
Further Information
For an informal discussion on the post, contact Gerard Boyle, Senior Dental Adviser at 0131 275 6752 or gerard.boyle@nhs.scot.
Closing date for completed applications is 14th April 2026. Please note that the majority of correspondence is sent by e‑mail only, so check your e‑mail regularly (including junk folders).
We are an equal opportunities employer and a committed participant in the disability confident scheme, guaranteeing interview of all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for our vacancies.
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