Senior Dental Officer – Prison Health Care (Priority & Vulnerable Groups)
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NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde is one of the largest healthcare systems in the UK, employing around 40,000 staff across various clinical and non-clinical roles. We provide acute hospital, primary, community, and mental health services to a population of over 1.15 million, extending to 2.2 million with regional and national services.
Post Title: Senior Dental Officer – Prison Health Care (Priority & Vulnerable Groups) (1 post)
Base: Barlinnie Prison
The Public Dental Service (PDS) provides dental care across three prisons within NHS GGC: HMP Barlinnie, HMP Low Moss, and HMP Greenock.
An exciting opportunity has arisen to recruit a Senior Dental Officer (Priority and Vulnerable Groups) within Prison Health Care to support clinical management and treatment of prisoners. This role is within the PDS, NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde.
The successful candidate will treat complex and vulnerable patients using a full range of primary care clinical techniques.
The post holder must be registered with the General Dental Council as a dentist.
The successful applicants will regularly liaise with:
* PDS staff
* Prison Healthcare colleagues
* Scottish Prison Service
* Secondary Care Dental colleagues
* Oral Health Improvement Teams
The role involves working 18.75 hours per week, providing clinical care and leadership within the service, potentially across other prison establishments within NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde.
Applications are welcomed for part-time or sessional work.
For further information, contact Kate Wiseman at 07855970465 or via email: kate.wiseman2@nhs.scot.
Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service are available in the Candidate Information Packs.
Interview Date: 11/06/2025
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde promotes diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all community sections. We are committed to being a Forces Friendly Employer, supporting military skills and experience in our recruitment process.
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Additional Details
* Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
* Employment type: Part-time
* Job function: Health Care Provider
* Industries: Hospitals and Health Care
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