Dental Officer

NHS National Services Scotland; Dumfries; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Part time

Job summary

A public health service organization is seeking a Dental Officer at HMP Dumfries. This rare role involves improving the oral health of patients in a prison setting, working alongside experienced staff. The position requires providing a full range of dental treatments, ideally suited for professionals with prior healthcare experience. This part-time role offers flexibility with one day of work weekly.

Benefits

Free unlimited parking

Qualifications

• Experience in providing dental treatments, preferably in a healthcare setting.
• Strong communication skills for working with diverse patient groups.

Responsibilities

• Provide a full range of dental treatments within the prison dental unit.
• Collaborate with the Public Dental Service nurse on patient care.

Job description

A rare opportunity.......

We have a unique opportunity to join the Public Dental Service team as a Dental Officer at HMP Dumfries. This is a rare and exciting position where you will have the chance to improve the oral health of this patient group. You will work within the Prison Dental Department, located within the HMP Healthcare Unit, alongside an experienced Public Dental Service nurse, providing a full range of treatments. This post is for 1 day each week (day negotiable).

Please get in touch for an informal chat to find out more about this exciting role. Informal enquiries can be directed to Alison Milne, PDS Clinical Lead, at [e-mail] or Tel: [phone].

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR CANDIDATES

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EQUALITY AND DIVERSITY

NHS Dumfries and Galloway promotes equality and diversity, aiming for a workforce that is representative and where everyone feels respected. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds.

PUBLIC PROTECTION

Our practice includes managing risks to prevent harm to children, young people, and adults, in line with legislation and policies based on the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child and the European Convention on Human Rights.

RIGHT TO WORK IN THE UK

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