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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.
Aberdeenshire Health and Social Care Partnership is pleased to offer an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and motivated clinician to join the Public Dental Service team in the North-east of Scotland, working from Urie Dental Practice in Inverurie and contributing to high-quality care for patients who need additional support to access dental services..
The position would suit a clinician with an interest in developing within the Public Dental Service. Whether you already have experience in general dental practice or are looking to broaden your clinical skills, you will be supported to grow into the role. The post will primarily involve providing comprehensive care to priority group patients and treatment on referral for patients who cannot be treated in general dental practice.
This post offers an excellent opportunity for a dedicated Dental Officer to develop their skills in a supportive environment. You will provide dental care for priority group and referred patients, deliver services for children and older people, and have the opportunity to develop skills in sedation.
We are looking for a clinician who makes patient care their first priority and who thrives when working with a range of patient groups. In return, the PDS provides an exciting working environment with access to first-class training and development opportunities. You will be supported to develop the skills needed to deliver the key duties of the post, providing dental care for adult and child patients with a wide range of additional health and social care needs, including complex medical conditions, physical disability, learning disability, dental anxiety, and those in hospital or residential care settings. You will enjoy the professional support of highly qualified and experienced colleagues, working within well-equipped modern dental clinics and other healthcare facilities.
Aberdeenshire offers an excellent quality of life, combining vibrant towns and communities with easy access to the countryside, coast, hills and city amenities. Inverurie is well connected to Aberdeen and the wider region, making this a rewarding place to live and work, with opportunities to enjoy outdoor activities, family life, local services and the distinctive character of the North-east of Scotland.
Full registration with the UK General Dental Council is required. For more information visit General Dental Council
For further information please contact Mike Brown at:
michael.brown2@nhs.scot 07584 217203
Apply for this post by visiting apply.jobs.scot.nhs.uk and search for the above Ref No. Closing date Sunday 20th September 2026.
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