Public Dental Officer

Uist Beò; Kirkwall; Remote; GBP 54,000 - 81,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Distant Islands Allowance

Remote Areas Allowance

Recruitment and Retention Allowance

Out of Hours Allowance

Job summary

NHS Western Isles is seeking a Public Dental Officer to join the Dental Service in Uist. The post is permanent, based at Uist & Barra Hospital with some flexibility on location depending on clinical commitments.

A generous relocation package up to £8,000 is available, and the role includes providing care for priority groups including children and adults needing extra support. The successful applicant will work in newly opened facilities, enjoy professional support, and have access to development

Responsibilities

• Provide dental care for priority group patients, particularly children and adults who require additional support.
• Work within well-equipped surgeries and the new Uist and Barra Hospital Dental Hub, with opportunities for professional development.

Job description

Public Dental Officer - Uist

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.

PDS £54,117 - £81,174 per annum

Plus Distant Islands Allowance of £1,461 per annum

37.5 hours per week with Variable Hours Available by Agreement

Permanent post

A generous relocation package is available of up to £8,000

NHS Western Isles are pleased to offer an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and motivated dentist to join the Public Dental Service team. The successful candidate would be expected to be based in the Uist & Barra Hospital, which alongside all the Uists offers stunning beaches, wildlife, and outdoor adventures right on your doorstep - perfect for those who love nature and tranquillity. While the successful candidate would be based in Uist & Barra Hospital, additional locations can be made available depending on the clinical commitment and skills of the successful applicant. Any clinics which would require the post holder to travel or require accommodation away from their base, expenses would be covered. The role includes providing dental care for priority group patients, particularly children and adult patients who require additional support.

Working within well-equipped surgeries, you will enjoy access to newly opened Uist and Barra Hospital Dental Hub as well as the professional support of colleagues. There are great opportunities for professional development through the diversity of the patient base, training support, as well as growth through peer review and the support of the existing experienced and friendly team.

Successful applicants will provide dental care provision not only in the static clinical environment but also in care home and other domiciliary type setting and will therefore require the clinical skills and competency necessary to deliver a range of treatments within a sometimes-challenging environment to patients who may have additional and complex needs.

Known as Scotland’s Atlantic Islands, the Western Isles are steeped in history and culture, with stunning landscapes, spectacular coastlines, a strong sense of community and identity, and renowned Hebridean hospitality. For those with young families, the Western Isles also offer a safe place to live, a high-quality education system with low levels of crime.

Allowances Payable

• Distant Islands Allowance of £1,406 per annum
• Remote Areas Allowance: £4,500/ annum for years 1-3; £9,000/annum for years 3+ pro rata
• Recruitment and Retention Allowance of £25,000 paid over 2 years (subject to eligibility as set out in PCA (D) (2022)2)
• Out of Hours Allowance and on-call payment for undertaking on call duties
• Up to 33 days annual leave per annum plus 8 public holidays (dependent on NHS service)

The successful applicant will be required to register with the PVG Scheme (Protecting Vulnerable Groups Scheme).

All NHS Western Isles vacancies appear on the NHS Scotland website: apply.jobs.scot.nhs.uk, along with a job description.

Tha beàrnan-obrach NHS Eilean Siar uile gu léir a' nochdadh air làrach-lìn NHS na h-Alba https://apply.jobs.scot.nhs.uk/, còmhla ri dealbh-obrach.

CLOSING DATE: 19/11/2026