Locum Speciality Dentist in Oral Medicine and Oral Surgery - 234025 PM

NHS Scotland; Laurieston; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Laurieston is looking for a Locum Specialty Dentist focused on Oral Medicine and Oral Surgery. This full-time position involves working 10 private appointments over an 8-month period at the Edinburgh Dental Institute. Applicants must be registered dental practitioners with a Licence to Practice and possess substantial postgraduate training in the relevant specialties. Collaboration with Clinical Directors and colleagues is expected, alongside flexible starting dates.

Qualifications

• Registered with the General Dental Council.
• Completion of 3 years of full-time postgraduate training with experience in Oral Medicine and Oral Surgery.
• Equivalence in training or competencies accepted.

Responsibilities

• Conduct 10 private appointments as agreed with the Clinical Director.
• Collaborate with colleagues in Oral Medicine and Oral Surgery.

Skills

Registered dental practitioner

Oral Medicine expertise

Oral Surgery experience

Education

Licence to Practice with the General Dental Council

Completed four years full‑time postgraduate training

Job description

Laurieston Clinic

Locum Specialty Dentist Oral Medicine and Oral Surgery

Lauriston Buildings, Lauriston Place, Edinburgh

Ref : 234025

NHS Lothian 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 Lothian welcomes applications from all sections of society.

Requirements

• Registered dental practitioner with Licence to Practice with the General Dental Council (GDC).
• Completed four years full‑time postgraduate training (or equivalent on a less than full‑time or flexible basis) since first registration, including adequate experience in the relevant specialty.
• Equivalent training, experience or competencies, either in the UK or overseas.
• Completion of at least 3 years full‑time postgraduate training with demonstrable experience supporting patients in Oral Medicine and Oral Surgery.

Responsibilities

• Work 10 private appointments with days of work agreed with the Clinical Director.
• Report to Lorraine Canning, Clinical Services Manager and to Professional Leads William Harrison and Laura Bryce; collaborate with colleagues within Oral Medicine, Oral Surgery and the wider Dental Institute.

Application Details

Applications are welcome for the fixed‑term 8‑month, full‑time (40 hours per week) post based in the Edinburgh Dental Institute. The post holder will fill a total of 10 sessions over the 8‑month period. Post start date can be flexible.

More detailed departmental and specialty information is available via email address or link below.

For an informal discussion please contact Dr William Harrison and Ms Laura Bryce, Professional Leads, Oral Health Service, 4th Floor, Lauriston Building, Lauriston Place, Edinburgh, EH3 9HB. Email: n3@ @

We cannot accept CVs as a form of application; only a completed online application form will be accepted. Personal information will not be sent with the application for short‑listing. The application form will be identified by the candidate number only to ensure equal treatment of all applicants.

PLEASE NOTE: We cannot accept late applications so please ensure your application is submitted early.

Closing Date: 27 / 12 / 2025