Senior dental officer

NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.

Position

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Dental Officer position within our Public Dental Service based at Ayrshire Central Hospital, Irvine.

Hours and Shift Pattern

Monday to Friday 8:30 am – 4:30 pm (37.5 hrs), including participation in an on‑call out‑of‑hours rota to support the Weekend Emergency Dental Service. This post is offered on a full‑time permanent basis; however part‑time or job‑share will be considered.

What You Will Do

Job Purpose: The successful candidate will participate in a term‑time rota to provide clinical support / student teaching for the 5‑year dental students within the dental outreach centre at North West Kilmarnock Centre. The candidate will also be expected to provide clinical care and services to the wider Public Dental Service remit.

Qualifications and Experience

• Experience and competence in treating a broad spectrum of additional needs, special care and phobic patients is required, as is the ability to provide a comprehensive range of dental treatments completed to a high standard.
• Additional experience in providing clinical supervision in a dental setting would be advantageous.
• Applicants must be registered with the GDC.
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle is essential to this role.
• For more information, please contact Peter Ommer, Director of Dentistry, Public Dental Service. Telephone: 07968 889 090.