Dental Officer

NHS National Services Scotland; Oban; On-site; GBP 54,000 - 82,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare service provider is seeking a part-time Dental Officer to deliver patient-centered clinical dental care in Oban. The ideal candidate must be GDC registered, with experience in general dental services and a commitment to professional development. This role offers flexible working opportunities and additional allowances for remote areas, alongside a supportive environment that encourages equality and diversity. Interested applicants should apply via Jobtrain as CV submissions are not accepted.

Benefits

Recruitment and relocation allowances

Remote Areas Allowance

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience providing routine general dental services is essential.
• Experience treating priority group patients is desirable.
• Driving licence is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient-centred clinical dental care.
• Work within the Public Dental Service for diverse patient groups.
• Engage in professional development opportunities.

Skills

Clinical dental care

Effective communication

Responding to challenging patient behaviors

Education

GDC registration as a dentist

Evidence of participation in postgraduate dental education

Job description

NHS HIGHLAND

Dental Officer

PDS Dental Clinic – Lorn and Islands Hospital, Oban

15 hours per week (0.4 WTE)

Part Time – Fixed Term 2 years

Salary Scale: Band A- £54,117 - £81,174 (pro-rata)

Recruitment, Relocation and OOHs Allowances are available in certain circumstances. The post is eligible for Remote Areas Allowance

Part Time/Flexible working may be considered for this post.

An opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and dedicated Dental Officer to join our Public Dental Service (PDS) based in the Dental Suite in Lorn and Islands Hospital, Oban. Duties will involve the provision of patient-centred clinical dental care for the various priority groups which fall within the remit of the PDS, including domiciliary care and treatment. Opportunities for professional development will be available.

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.

As all Dentists are required to join the NHS Highland Dental List, all non UK, EEA nationals will now be required to provide evidence of their knowledge of the English language. NHS Highland has determined this as overall band score of 7 with no section lower than 6.5 from the International English Language Test System.

Driving licence is essential.

Informal enquiries may be made to:

Gill Rees, Assistant Clinical Dental Director

Tel: [phone]

E-mail: [e-mail]

Job reference: 234890

Closing date: Midnight Sunday 11th January 2026

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.

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NHS Highland is geographically the largest of the 14 regional boards of NHS Scotland, covering an area of 12,500 square miles, across Highland and Argyll & Bute.

We employ over 10,700 people, making us one of the biggest employers in the area. As an organisation, we make a very significant contribution to the local economy.

Our staff are also important members of our communities. Our greatest asset is our workforce, and the way we go about our work comes from the values and behaviours we demonstrate on a daily basis. As a board we strive to ensure the environment is conducive to nurturing a positive culture, supported and delivered through our NHS and social care values.

Values

• Care and compassion
• Dignity and respect
• Openness, honesty and responsibility
• Quality and teamwork