Dental Officer

Dental Officer Post (Ref: 192557)

Full Time – 37.5 hours per week

Fixed Term with Substantive Option

We have a fantastic opportunity for a qualified dentist to join our busy Public Dental Service, working in a salaried dental practice setting within modern and well-equipped surgeries. This is an excellent opportunity to join an evolving remote and rural dental team, with a strong focus on patient-centred care and continuous improvement.

During a period of transition, we will require you to cover clinical requirements across NHS Shetland PDS Service. This will give an opportunity to experience a wide range of patient demographics and needs, provide care in different clinical settings and to experience variety as part of your working week.

As part of our salaried dental service, you will enjoy working with a full range of dental treatments for patients of all ages with a variety of dental needs across island, rural or town locations. With support from the SDO and Director of Dentistry, you will participate in a programme of supported CPD, with opportunities to develop expertise in specific areas, enjoying a close relationship with secondary care.

NHS Shetland provides a full range of dental services through the Public Dental Service; NHS General Dental Services, Community Dentistry, secondary care dental services (orthodontics, restorative and maxillofacial surgery) through a clinical network of visiting consultants; dental care for priority groups with special needs; school inspections and oral health promotion services. The workforce consists of dentists, therapists, hygienists, dental nurses, oral health educators and high-quality, dedicated dental support staff.

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