Job Advert
NHS Lothian Oral Health service
Public Dental Service
Dental Officer
Permanent
Band A £46,310 - £69,465
37.5 hours part time / job share considered
Full GDC registration essential and VT number or equivalent for eligibility to apply for a list number.
This is a unique opportunity for an enthusiastic dentist with an interest in treating children to join our Public Dental Service. We are looking for a team player who is keen to work with other colleagues in Lothian PDS to reduce inequalities in Dental Health. You should have an interest in treating anxious patients and vulnerable groups including children with additional needs. You will work alongside the Specialist and senior dentists in Paediatric Dentistry in West Lothian and Edinburgh but it will be expected that you would be prepared to travel to any part of Lothian if the service requires. You will partake in the management of children referred by local General Dental Practitioners and other health and social care professionals because their complex needs cannot be managed within general practice.
This would be an ideal appointment for someone wishing to develop their skills in Paediatric Dentistry and for the right candidate there will be opportunities for further training in sedation and providing treatment under GA. This is an excellent opportunity for career development within the Public Dental Service or those wishing to Specialise in Paediatric Dentistry.
Informal enquiries to; Judith Lopes, Clinical Director Lothian PDS tel 0131 667 7114 Judith.lopes@nhslothian.scot.nhs.uk
NHS Lothian
NHS Lothian is responsible for meeting the health needs of circa 800,000 people living in and around Edinburgh. We employ approximately 27,000 staff and provide a comprehensive range of primary, community and acute care services for the populations of Edinburgh, Midlothian, East Lothian and West Lothian. Across all areas of care, we seek to provide specialist and general services fairly and efficiently and to the highest standards. State-of-the-art buildings and our forward-looking and innovative approach have earned our hospitals recognition as centres of excellence. Our clinical care, teaching and research have a national and growing international reputation. NHS Lothian provides an extensive range of primary care services, including mental health, GP and other community-based services. Primary care services are also provided at the Royal Edinburgh Hospital, Liberton Hospital and the Royal Victoria Building. We also provide a comprehensive range of acute adult, paediatric and maternity services. Acute care is provided from the following sites: the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh at Little France; the Western General Hospital; St Johns Hospital at Howden, Livingston; the Royal Hospital for Sick Children; Liberton Hospital; the Princess Alexandra Eye Pavilion, and the Lauriston Building. A move to NHS Lothian will give you the chance to develop your NHS career and enhance your lifestyle. There is much to admire and enjoy in the Lothian region in locations of exceptional beauty and contrast, from the historic skyline of Edinburgh, Scotlands historic capital city, to the wonderful surrounding countryside and coastline of the Firth of Forth.