Dental Officer, Unscheduled Care (LW)

NHS Scotland; Wideopen; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A public health service in Central Fife is seeking a Dental Officer to provide targeted treatment for un-registered patients. The role involves delivering dental care and supporting oral health prevention efforts. Candidates must have relevant permissions to work in the UK and be willing to travel across the region for patient care. This position offers a dynamic working environment with supportive policies for diverse candidates.

Qualifications

• Must be able to provide targeted and unscheduled treatment for un-registered patients.
• Requires membership of the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme.
• Relevant permission to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Provide targeted and unscheduled treatment for un-registered patients in line with GDS regulations.
• Deliver dental care for patients who otherwise would have difficulty accessing treatment.
• Support prevention of oral health disease and contribute to reducing inequalities.

Job description

Overview

During this challenging time for dentistry, joining NHS Fife’s Public Dental Service (PDS) will allow you to contribute to the ever increasing access challenges, whilst developing your career. Dental Services across Scotland continue to be impacted by COVID-19 and the PDS continues to play a critical role. In addition to providing urgent dental care, you will also play an important role in the prevention of oral health disease, meeting the needs of the ageing population and reducing oral health inequalities.

The available post offers an opportunity for a Dental Officer to provide targeted and unscheduled treatment for un-registered patients working in line with GDS regulations determination 1. You will provide dental care for patients who otherwise would have difficulty accessing dental care.

We are looking for clinicians who make patient care their first priority and who thrive working with a number of different patient groups. In return, the PDS provides an exciting working environment with access to first class training and development opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Provide targeted and unscheduled treatment for un-registered patients in line with GDS regulations determination 1.
• Deliver dental care for patients who otherwise would have difficulty accessing dental care.
• Support prevention of oral health disease and contribute to reducing oral health inequalities.

Location and travel

The post will be based in Central Fife. The PDS is a Fife wide service with 12 clinics spread between Rosyth and Cupar; you must be able to travel throughout the Kingdom to maintain the level of care our patients deserve.

Contacts

For informal enquiries please contact Louise Kroegler, Clinical Director, on 01592 226525 or [e-mail].

Requirements and compliance

• A requirement of this post is to become a member of the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme prior to appointment.
• To work in the United Kingdom, you must have the relevant permission to work in the country. This is granted by the UK Visas and Immigration Service.
• As part of pre-employment checks for a preferred candidate, NHS Scotland Boards will check entitlement to work in the UK. This can be evidenced through visa types as well as EU settled and pre-settled status. More information is available on GOV.UK.
• For some post types, sponsorship via a UK Skilled Worker/Health & Care Worker Visa may be possible if the employer is a licensed Sponsor and if the post meets salary requirements. More information is provided by the employer.
• Applicants should ensure they have the right to work in the UK or that the post would be eligible to be sponsored before submitting an application.

Benefits and equality

We offer flexible working and family-friendly policies, and we fully support disabled candidates and those with long-term conditions or who are neurodivergent by making reasonable adjustments to recruitment policies and practices.

NHS Scotland is committed to equality and diversity, welcoming applications from all sections of society and striving for a workforce that is representative and respectful.