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NHS Scotland 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 Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.
Position:
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Dental Officer position within our Public Dental Service based Ayrshire Central Hospital, Irvine
Hours and Shift Pattern:
Monday to Friday 8.30am – 4.30pm (37.5hrs), including participation in an on call out of hours rota to support the Weekend Emergency Dental Service.
This post is offered on a full time permanent basis however part time or job share will be considered.
What you will do:
Job Purpose: The successful candidate will participate in a term time rota to provide clinical support / student teaching for the 5th year dental students within the dental outreach centre at North West Kilmarnock Centre. Candidate will also be expected to provide clinical care and services to wider Public Dental Service remit.
For further information on the role please click the link below to view the job description
Knowledge, training, qualifications and/or experience required to do the job:
Knowledge, Training, Experience needed for job:
Experience and competence in treating a broad spectrum of Additional Needs, Special Care and Phobic patients is required, as is the ability to provide a comprehensive range of dental treatments completed to a high standard.
Additional experience in providing clinical supervision in a dental setting would be advantageous.
Applicants must be registered with the GDC.
Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle is essential to this role.
If you want to find out more about the role, please contact Peter Ommer, Director of Dentistry – Public Dental Service. Telephone number: 07968889090