Dental Officer - Public Dental Service

NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in the UK is seeking full-time and part-time Dental Officers to deliver clinical and domiciliary care for both registered and unregistered patients. The ideal candidates will have a dental council registration, and they should be flexible, dedicated, and able to meet complex patient needs. Locations include Royal Alexandra Hospital and Greenock Health Centre. Applications from all community sections are encouraged, as the organization is committed to diversity and inclusion.

Qualifications

• Must be registered with the General Dental Council as a dentist.
• Experience with Paediatric and Special Care patients is preferred.
• Ability to provide care for vulnerable groups.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical and domiciliary care within the Health Board area.
• Support clinical care for registered and unregistered patients.
• Collaborate with the Public Dental Service team.

Skills

Clinical care

Flexibility

Domiciliary care

Education

Registered with the General Dental Council

Job description

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NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde is one of the largest healthcare systems in the UK, employing around 40,000 staff in various clinical and non-clinical roles. We provide acute hospital, primary, community, and mental health services to a population of over 1.15 million, expanding to 2.2 million when regional and national services are included.

The shift pattern for this post is Monday – Friday, 8:30 – 16:30.

Bases: Royal Alexandra Hospital, Greenock Health Centre, and Springburn Health.

An exciting opportunity has arisen to recruit full-time and part-time Dental Officers to support clinical care for both registered and unregistered patients, including Paediatric, Special Care, and Priority & Vulnerable Groups within the Public Dental Service in NHS GG&C.

The successful candidates will be involved in providing clinical and domiciliary care within the Health Board area. Due to the complex needs of patients in the PDS, we seek dedicated individuals who are flexible and able to meet these needs.

Posts require cross-site coverage from the specified bases within the Public Dental Service of NHSGG&C.

The post holder must be registered with the General Dental Council as a dentist.

Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service can be found within the Candidate Information Packs.

Interviews: Thursday 21st August 2025

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde encourages applications from all sections of the community. We promote a culture of inclusion and are proud of our diverse workforce.

By signing the Armed Forces Covenant, NHSGGC has committed to being a Forces Friendly Employer. We support applications from the Armed Forces Community, recognizing military skills, experience, and qualifications during recruitment.

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