Senior Dental Officer
Location: Uist and Barra Hospital Dental Hub, Benbecula, Western Isles.
Salary: £84,180 - £98,460 per annum — Distant Islands Allowance £1,406 per annum.
Employment: Permanent, 37.5 hours per week.
Closing date: 7th November 2025.
Responsibilities
* Lead and support the Southern Isles Dental Team, improving service delivery and access to General Dental Services.
* Provide direct clinical care to Priority Dental Service (PDS) groups and wider GDS population.
* Manage referrals and coordinate patient care, contributing to operational and strategic matters.
* Participate in clinical governance and support the Senior Management Team to develop clinical interests.
* Allocate time for non-clinical activities, with an expectation of 1 session per week dedicated to such work.
Qualifications & Requirements
* Registered dentist with NHS eligibility, suitable for the Senior Dental Officer role.
* Will be required to register with the PVG Scheme (Protecting Vulnerable Groups Scheme).
* Experience in leadership, mentorship and team management is desirable.
Allowances and Benefits
* Distant Islands Allowance £1,406 per annum.
* Remote Areas Allowance: £4,500/annum for years 1‑3; £9,000/annum for years 3+ (pro rata).
* Recruitment and Retention Allowance £25,000 paid over 2 years.
* Out of Hours Allowance and on‑call payment.
* Up to 33 days annual leave per annum plus 8 public holidays (dependent on NHS service).
Contact
For further information, please contact Joanne Bark at joanne.bark2@nhs.scot.
Applications: apply.jobs.scot.nhs.uk.
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