Dental Officer

NHS Scotland

  • Shetland Islands
  • £54,117-81,174 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 30 days ago
Dental Officer Post (Ref: 223178)With Oral Surgery OptionFull Time - 37.5 hours per weekFixed Term with Substantive OptionWe have a fantastic opportunity for a qualified dentist to join our busy Public Dental Service, working in a salaried dental practice setting within modern and well-equipped surgeries. This is an excellent opportunity to join an evolving remote and rural dental team, with a strong focus on patient-centred care and continuous improvement.We will require you to cover clinical requirements across NHS Shetland PDS Service. This will give an opportunity to experience a wide range of patient demographics and needs, provide care in different clinical settings and to experience variety as part of your working week.Specifically, this role would suit a colleague with oral surgery experience and who would like to expand and develop that experience by working directly with the visiting consultant-led OMFS service.With support from the SDO and Director of Dentistry, you will participate in a programme of supported CPD and have opportunities to formally develop additional skills and interests if desired.Shetland is a great place to live and to work, offering a strong and welcoming community spirit, a safe environment for children, excellent schools and first-rate transport links to the rest of the UK.NHS Shetland provides dental services through the Public Dental Service; NHS General Dental Services, Community Dentistry, secondary care dental services (orthodontics, restorative and maxillofacial surgery) through a clinical network of visiting consultants; dental care for priority groups with special needs; school inspections and oral health promotion services. The workforce consists of dentists, therapists, hygienists, dental nurses, oral health educators and high-quality, dedicated dental support staff.Terms and Conditions
  • This position can be either a fixed term or full time and permanent.
  • Salary range of £54,117 - £81,174 per annum (pro rata)
  • PLUS - Remote Areas Allowance of £4,500 per annum (pro rata)
  • PLUS - Distant Island Allowance of £2,482 per annum.
  • PLUS - Recruitment and Retention Allowance of £25,000 paid over 2 years (subject to eligibility as set out in PCA (D) (2022)2).
  • PLUS - Out of Hours Allowance & on-call payment (if undertaking on-call duties).
  • PLUS - We offer relocation assistance of up to £4,000 per year for the first two years (subject to policy)
  • Up to 33 days annual leave per annum plus 8 public holidays (pro rata and depending on NHS service).
For an informal discussion, please contact Antony Visocchi, Dental Director, NHS Shetland on 01595 743000 ext 3043 or e-mailClosing date: 07 Sept 2025Interview date: Interviews to be held on Microsoft Teams w/c 22 Sept 2025If you require assistance or encounter any technical issues with your application, please e-mail support at including the vacancy reference number and “NHS Shetland” in the subject line.Details of all NHS Scotland Medical Vacancies can be found atPreferred candidates will be required to join the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme update prior to a formal offer of employment being made.In promoting equal opportunities, we welcome applications from all sections of the community.

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