Job Advert
NHS LOTHIAN
PUBLIC DENTAL SERVICE
Dental Officers– Special Care Dentistry (Band A)
Full time 37.5 hours per week – permanent
Full time 37.5 hours per week – fixed term 12 months
Full time 37.5 hours per week – fixed term 12 months
SALARY range £41 852 - £62 778
We are looking for dentists with a minimum of 2 years post qualification experience to join our Special Care Dental Team.
We provide primary and secondary care services under GDS regulations to adults with a wide range of disability and impairment, people with medically compromising conditions including those with mental health issues, patients in long stay hospitals and care homes, conscious sedation and day case general anaesthesia for patients with complex disabilities, and people within the two prisons in Lothian. The post includes a sessional commitment to the unscheduled dental care service which may require to be increased in response to heightened demand.
We are looking for self motivated individuals with excellent communication, patient management and clinical skills who can demonstrate team working, flexibility and adaptability. The latter is of particular relevance in light of the Covid pandemic and the impact on dental services.
Applicants should have full GDC registration; at least 2 years post qualification experience and some experience of treating special care patients and providing emergency dental care.
The post is full time but part time and job sharing will be considered.
Informal enquiries may be made to Carol MacIntyre, Assistant Clinical Director or Susan Baines, Consultant Special Care Dentistry at Duncan Street Dental Centre on 0131 667 7114.
For an application pack please contact Medical.Personnel@nhslothian.scot.nhs.uk
Closing date 16 August 2020