Public Dental Officer

NHS National Services Scotland; Northbay; On-site; GBP 54,000 - 81,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Distant Islands Allowance

Remote Areas Allowance

Recruitment and Retention Allowance

Out of Hours Allowance

Annual leave & public holidays

Job summary

NHS Western Isles invites applications for a Public Dental Officer based in the Isle of Barra, working 30 hours per week on a permanent basis. The post offers a pro rata salary range of £54,117–£81,174 and a £1,461 distant islands allowance, with relocation support up to £8,000.

You will operate from Barra and Uist clinics, access the Uist and Barra Hospital Dental Hub, and deliver care to priority groups, with opportunities for development within a friendly, experienced team.

Qualifications

• Dentist with registration to provide public dental service.
• Experience in priority group care is preferred.
• Willingness to relocate to the Western Isles with relocation support.

Responsibilities

• Provide dental care for priority group patients, including children and adults who require additional support.
• Work in hospital hub settings and domiciliary care when required.

Job description

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.

ISLE OF BARRA

Public Dental Officer

PDO £54,117 - £81,174 pro rata

Plus Distant Islands Allowance £1,461 pro rata

30 hours per week

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 Isle of Barra, which alongside all the Uists offers stunning beaches, wildlife, and outdoor adventures right on your doorstep—perfect for those who love nature and tranquility. Whilst the successful candidate would be based in Barra, 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 £1,461 pro rata
• Remote Areas Allowance: £4,500 pro rata for years 1-3; £9,000 pro rata for years 3+
• 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)

For further information regarding this post, please contact Joanne Bark at [e-mail].

AI tools like ChatGPT or Copilot can be great for planning and preparing your application—but your answers must be your own.

• Show us the real you: Your application should reflect your skills, experience, and motivations authentically.
• Use AI wisely: It's fine to use AI for ideas or to check spelling and grammar, but don't let it write your answers.
• Why this matters: Applications that rely on AI-generated content may be withdrawn. By applying, you confirm your responses are based on your own knowledge and achievements.

Tip: Think of AI as a helper, not a substitute. We want to understand you—not an AI tool.

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/, comhla ri dealbh-obrach.

If you have any further queries, please contact Tel: [phone].

CLOSING DATE: 10/11/2026

E-mail Correspondence

• Please note that our correspondence method is by e-mail, therefore please ensure you enter your email address accurately.
• Please check your e-mail regularly (including junk folders) and also your Jobtrain account for updates relating to your application.

Please contact Jobtrain Candidate Support Hub - https://jobseekersupport.jobtrain.co.uk/support/home for advice and support with any system issues