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NHS LOTHIAN
PUBLIC DENTAL SERVICE
Specialist in Paediatric Dentistry (Band C)
Closing Date : 08/07/2024
NHS Lothian is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best.
To this end, NHS Lothian welcomes applications from all sections of society.
Applications are welcome for the above Permanent post based in Howden, Bonnyrigg and Muselburgh dental clinics.
Are you a self motivated individual with excellent communication skills? Are you passionate about children’s dental health? Are you a specialist clinician with expertise in managing the dental health of children with additional needs and high levels of dental disease?
If so you may want to apply for this post. Lothian Public Dental Service are looking for a specialist to work with our excellent dental team providing high quality clinical leadership and care for children living in Lothian.
We provide routine dental care to children with a wide range of disability and impairment, who cannot receive their care in the General Dental Service. We also provide care for children with high levels of dental disease and dental anxiety who are referred by General Dental Practitioners and other health and social care workers. Care is often provided under general anaesthesia or sedation. We are part of the Lothian Oral Health Service.
You will work alongside experience colleagues in the Public Dental Service and will be part of the Senior Paediatric Team, working closely with hospital colleagues and supporting the wider teams involved in the dental care of children.
Applicants must have current full registration with the General Dental Council, passed their MPaedDent exam (or equivalent) and be on the General Dental Council Specialist List for Paediatric Dentistry at the time of commencement of the post.
More detailed departmental and specialty information can be found in the job description available via email address / link below.
For an informal discussion please contact:
Jane Barrell, Assistant Clinical Director
Jane.Barrell@nhslothian.scot.nhs.uk
Tel: 0131 667 7114
Judith Lopes, Clinical Dental Director.
Judith.lopes@nhslothian.scot.nhs.uk
Tel 07940931969
If viewing from an external site, please visit https://apply.jobs.scot.nhs.uk for a job pack detailing the minimum requirements for this post and details of how to apply.
We cannot accept CV’s as a form of application and only a completed online application form will be accepted. Personal information will not be sent with the application for short listing. The application form will be identified by the candidate number only to ensure that all applicants are treated equally.
***PLEASE NOTE: We cannot accept late applications so please ensure your application is submitted early***
Interview Date: 28/07/2024