Two Years Fixed Term, Full Time - 37.5 hours weekly
Salary Scale: Band B - £76,360 - £89,314
Recruitment, Relocation and OOHs Allowances are available in certain circumstances.
An opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and dedicated Senior Dental Officer to join our Public Dental Service (PDS) based in the Dental Clinic, Lorn and Islands Hospital, Oban
This is a senior clinical position which concentrates on delivery of patient-centred clinical dental care for the various priority groups which fall within the remit of the PDS, including domiciliary dental care and sedation.
We would hope to support the successful individual in developing experience in areas of clinical interest within the Service. In addition, you will have the support of dedicated and highly qualified dental nurses and will work in modern dental surgeries with networked clinical software facilities
Experience of providing treatment to patients in described priority groups is desirable. Considerable experience of providing routine general dental services is essential, and it is anticipated that the successful candidate will have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and be resilient in challenging situations.
GDC registration as a dentist, evidence of participation in postgraduate dental education and successful listing with the Health Board is also required.
As all Dentists are required to join the NHS Highland Dental List, all non UK, EEA nationals will now be required to provide evidence of their knowledge of the English language. NHS Highland has determined this as overall band score of 7 with no section lower than 6.5. from the International English Language Test System.
A driving licence is essential for this role.
Job reference: 187078
Closing date: Midnight Sunday 23rd June 2024
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.