Dental Officer

NHS National Services Scotland; Irvine; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Scotland is seeking a dental professional to join the Public Dental Service. The role involves providing clinical dental services at various sites across NHS Ayrshire and Arran. Candidates should have experience in comprehensive dental treatments. Special interests in Paediatrics, Oral Surgery, or Sedation services are welcomed. A valid driver's license is required. This full-time position is based at Northwest Area Centre, Kilmarnock.

Qualifications

• Candidates require experience and competence in providing a comprehensive range of dental treatments.
• Candidates with special interests in Paediatrics, Oral Surgery or Inhalation Sedation services are welcomed.
• Driver license is essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the provision of clinical dental services within the Public Dental Service.
• Provide clinical support at all NHS Dental sites across NHS Ayrshire and Arran.
• Work full time, Monday to Friday from 8.30am to 4.30pm.

Skills

Experience in providing a comprehensive range of dental treatments

Competence in Paediatrics

Competence in Oral Surgery

Competence in Inhalation Sedation services

Job description

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.

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Public Dental Service.
The successful candidate will assist with the provision of clinical dental services within the Public Dental Service across NHS Ayrshire and Arran. Clinical support is required at all NHS Dental sites – Ayrshire Central Hospital, North West Kilmarnock Area Centre, Ayr Hospital, HMP
Kilmarnock.
Candidates require experience and competence in providing a comprehensive range of dental treatments completed to a high standard. Candidates with special interests in all or some of the following specialities: Paediatrics / Oral surgery or Inhalation Sedation services are welcomed.
Informal enquiries should be directed to Peter Ommer, Director of Dentistry– NHS Ayrshire and Arran. Telephone number: 07968889090.
Driver license is essential.
The post is a full time position 37.5 hours per week, Monday – Friday 8.30am – 4.30pm based at Northwest Area Centre, Kilmarnock.