Public Dental Officer

About the role

The successful applicant will provide dental care to both Public Dental Service (PDS) and General Dental Service (GDS) patients in a clinical setting and may also be required to deliver care in domiciliary, hospital and care home environments. Applicants should possess the clinical skills and confidence to provide a broad range of treatments in sometimes challenging circumstances, including caring for patients with additional and complex needs.

Responsibilities

• Provide dental care to both PDS and GDS patients in a clinical setting
• Deliver care in domiciliary, hospital and care home environments
• Care for patients with additional and complex needs
• Work alongside a supportive team of experienced clinicians
• Participate in peer support and professional development activities
• Be available for on-call duties

Requirements

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

Qualifications

• Registered Dental Practitioner (RDP)
• Experience in providing dental care to both PDS and GDS patients
• Ability to work in challenging circumstances
• Experience in delivering care in domiciliary, hospital and care home environments
• Experience in caring for patients with additional and complex needs

Skills

• Excellent clinical skills
• Confidence in providing a broad range of treatments
• Ability to work in challenging circumstances
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team

Benefits

• Distant Islands Allowance of £1,461 per annum
• Remote Areas Allowance: £4,500 per annum 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))
• Out of Hours Allowance and on-call payment for undertaking on call duties

Pay

£54,117 - £81,174 per annum Plus Distant Islands Allowance of £1,461 per annum

Schedule

37.5 hours per week

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.