Salaried Dental Officer

Manx Care; Lanark; On-site; GBP 94,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation package up to £7,000

Housing assistance

Recruitment incentive £3,000 payable 1

On-site parking

Education and Training Centre (Keyll D

Job summary

Manx Care on the Isle of Man is seeking a Dental Officer to deliver NHS dental care across Ramsey and occasional Douglas. You will provide preventative, routine and urgent treatment for adults and children, aiming to improve oral health in the community.

The role supports clinical development with access to an education centre and CPD opportunities, alongside relocation assistance and a competitive salary package.

Qualifications

• GDC registration is essential and current.
• NHS Performer Number is required.
• Evidence of completion of dental core training.

Responsibilities

• Provide NHS dental care to residents across the Isle of Man.
• Deliver preventative, routine and urgent treatment for adults and children.
• Develop treatment plans in collaboration with the care team.
• Collaborate with professionals across primary and secondary care.
• Support professional development through CPD opportunities.
• Engage with the Isle of Man public service in a community dental setting.

Skills

Dental clinical skills

Education

GDC registration

NHS Performer Number

Dental core training

Job description

Job summary

Are you ready to take the next step in your dental career with an ambitious and forward-thinking team? Join our friendly team as a Dental Officer, where you'll provide NHS dental care to residents across the Island. Primarily based in our Ramsey practice, with occasional cover in Douglas, you'll deliver high-quality preventative, routine and urgent treatment for both adults and children, helping patients achieve and maintain good oral health.

Main duties of the job

As an integral member of Manx Care's dental services team, you'll work alongside experienced colleagues to offer accessible, professional care in a community setting. From treatment planning and managing complex cases to collaborating with healthcare professionals across primary and secondary care, you'll play a key role in achieving excellent patient outcomes while continuing to develop your clinical expertise. Apply today and build your future with a team committed to outstanding care for our community.

About us

By joining Manx Care on the Isle of Man, you'll enjoy the opportunity to work in a healthcare system that is similar to, but separate from, the NHS, offering a refreshing change from many of the pressures and demands experienced elsewhere in the UK. We are committed to supporting your professional development through a wide range of learning and continuing professional development (CPD) opportunities, including access to our well-equipped Education and Training Centre. Many of our sites offer free on-site parking, and we provide generous relocation packages for the majority of our roles to help make your move as seamless as possible. Beyond work, the Isle of Man offers an exceptional quality of life, with stunning landscapes, a safe and welcoming community and excellent schools. Residents also benefit from lower personal tax rates than those found in many other European jurisdictions, helping you make the most of your earnings.

Closing date: 11 November 2026
Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade: Doctor - other
Salary: £94,033 to £109,763 a year
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time, Flexible working
Reference number: MCX-025519

Job responsibilities

• A competitive salary that increases each 12 months until you reach the salary maximum.
• Annual leave starting from 34 days and 10 Bank Holidays.
• Subject to meeting eligibility criteria, the IOM Public Service offers two pension arrangements: the Isle of Man Government Unified Scheme 2011 or the Isle of Man Government Defined Contribution (DC) Arrangement.
• You may be eligible for a Blue Light Card, unlocking a wide range of exclusive discounts on shopping, food and leisure activities at hundreds of popular high street and online retailers.
• Our on-site education and training centre, Keyll Darree, comprises a lecture theatre, well stocked medical library, training facilities and a state-of-the-art simulation lab which is operated by trained simulation practitioners.
• We recognise the need for all medical staff on the Island to maintain connections with medicine in the United Kingdom and encourage links with other units, as well as providing study leave with pay and expenses to attend approved conferences and workshops.
• Ability to apply for an unpaid career break after 3 years' service.
• Access to the Isle of Man Public Service Cycle to Work scheme after your first year of employment.
• Free on-site car parking.
• Step away from NHS pressures and demands! The Island's healthcare system is similar but separate to the UK NHS.
• Access to the Learning, Education and Development training facility, which is exclusively for Public Service employees, to keep on top of your continuous professional development.
• Access to the staff canteen at Noble's Hospital where you can purchase affordable food and drinks in your breaks.
• Free access to the Isle of Man Government Staff Welfare Service which offers professional counselling, emotional support and signposting on a wide range of issues.
• Accommodation may be available for the first 6 months in your role at a reduced rate for non-Island residents, subject to availability.
• A relocation package of up to £7,000 based on receipts is available for this role. Housing Assistance is also available where the Department will pay the difference between your current mortgage/rent bill, and that of your new accommodation on the Isle of Man, up to a maximum of £250 per month. This role also qualifies for a recruitment incentive of £3,000, payable in the 1st, 13th, and 25th months of employment.

Person Specification - Qualifications (Essential)

• Registered with General Dental Council.
• Hold a current NHS Performer Number.
• Evidence of completion of dental core training.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Employer name: Manx Care
Address: Hillside Dental Practice (Douglas), Douglas, Isle of Man, IM1 4BR, United Kingdom

Contact

Dental Nurse Practice Manager, Senga Mclaren, [e-mail]

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