What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dental Officer Abban Street position at NHS Ayrshire & Arran?
NHS HIGHLAND
Dental Officer Inverness
PDS Dental Clinics – Abban Street
22.5 hours per week
Permanent
Salary Scale: Band A- £52,035 - £78,051 (pro-rata, 2024-2025 Rates)
NHS Highland Public Dental Service currently has an exciting opportunity for a part time Dental Officer to provide services at Abban Street dental clinic. The Public Dental Service provides care to patient groups who cannot access NHS dentistry via General Dental Practitioners and the post holder will be expected to provide the full range of General Dental Services to these groups including anxious patients, so experience in delivering inhalation sedation is desirable. The working week will also include participation in the emergency dental service in the Inverness Dental Centre.
Clinical experience of providing treatment to priority group patients is desirable and experience of providing routine general dental services is essential. GDC registration as a dentist, evidence of participation in postgraduate dental education and successful listing with the Health Board is essential. The ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, while having the ability to deal with difficult situations and challenging patient behaviours in a positive manner will be essential. The post is eligible for remote and rural allowance.
A driving licence is desirable.
Informal enquiries may be made to: Tom McWilliam Assistant Clinical Dental Director
01463 255866
Job reference: 212637
Closing date: Midnight Wednesday 7th May 2025
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.
Dental Officer Inverness
PDS Dental Clinics – Abban Street
22.5 hours per week
Permanent
Salary Scale: Band A- £52,035 - £78,051 (pro-rata, 2024-2025 Rates)
NHS Highland Public Dental Service currently has an exciting opportunity for a part time Dental Officer to provide services at Abban Street dental clinic. The Public Dental Service provides care to patient groups who cannot access NHS dentistry via General Dental Practitioners and the post holder will be expected to provide the full range of General Dental Services to these groups including anxious patients, so experience in delivering inhalation sedation is desirable. The working week will also include participation in the emergency dental service in the Inverness Dental Centre.
Clinical experience of providing treatment to priority group patients is desirable and experience of providing routine general dental services is essential. GDC registration as a dentist, evidence of participation in postgraduate dental education and successful listing with the Health Board is essential. The ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, while having the ability to deal with difficult situations and challenging patient behaviours in a positive manner will be essential. The post is eligible for remote and rural allowance.
A driving licence is desirable.
Informal enquiries may be made to: Tom McWilliam Assistant Clinical Dental Director
01463 255866
Job reference: 212637
Closing date: Midnight Wednesday 7th May 2025
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.
Salary : $52,035 - $78,051
