Senior Dental Officer

NHS Scotland; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 84,000 - 99,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Scotland is seeking a qualified professional for a combined clinical, leadership, and management role in Shetland. The position offers a substantial salary plus allowances and the chance to work in a supportive environment focused on patient-centered care and professional development. Applicants will lead a skilled team while maintaining strong connections with secondary care providers.

Benefits

Distant Islands Allowance: £2,482 per annum

Remote Areas Allowance: up to £9,000/year

Recruitment and Retention Allowance: £25,000 over 2 years

Up to 33 days annual leave plus 8 public holidays

Qualifications

• Experience in clinical care and management.
• Leadership skills to mentor a clinical team.
• Ability to engage in operational and strategic matters.

Responsibilities

• Providing direct clinical care to patients.
• Leading and mentoring team members.
• Involvement in strategic service development.

Job description

Combined Clinical, Leadership & Management Role

Substantive, Full-time 37.5 hours per week

Salary: £84,180 - £98,460 per annum

Plus allowances (details below)

NHS Shetland offers a unique opportunity to undertake a senior role that combines clinical, leadership, and management responsibilities.

We are a progressive Public Dental Service with modern, well-equipped surgeries providing dental services to a remote and rural area. Our focus is on patient-centered care and continuous professional development.

The key responsibilities include direct clinical care, leading and mentoring the clinical team, and involvement in operational and strategic matters.

You will receive support from the Senior Management Team and have the opportunity to develop your clinical interests in line with service needs.

Our service has strong links with secondary care, including Orthodontics, Restorative, OMFS, and Special Care Dentistry, provided through visiting consultants and specialists. We also provide core PDS services such as care for priority groups, care homes, school inspections, and oral health promotion. Our workforce includes dentists, therapists, dental nurses, oral health advisors, and dedicated support staff.

Shetland offers a beautiful environment with a warm community, low pollution and crime, excellent schools, leisure facilities, wildlife, and scenery, all within a short flight from the UK mainland.

Seize this opportunity and learn more about living and working as a dentist in Shetland.

Allowances payable

• Distant Islands Allowance: £2,482 per annum
• Remote Areas Allowance: £4,500/year for years 1-3; £9,000/year for years 3+ (pro-rata)
• Recruitment and Retention Allowance: £25,000 paid over 2 years (subject to eligibility)
• Out of Hours Allowance & on-call payment (if undertaking on-call duties)
• Up to 33 days annual leave plus 8 public holidays (depending on NHS service)

For an informal discussion, contact Antony Visocchi, Dental Director, NHS Shetland, at 01595 743000 ext 3043 or i@

Closing date: 31 August 2025

Interview date: Microsoft Teams on 12 September 2025

If you require assistance or encounter technical issues with your application, email support at support/home with the vacancy reference number and NHS Shetland in the subject line, or call 0161 850 2004.

Preferred candidates will need to join or update the PVG Scheme before a formal offer.

We promote equal opportunities and welcome applications from all community sections.