Dental Officer inLerwick inLerwick PUBLISHED 12 SEP 2024

Dental Officer Post (Ref: 195345)



Full Time 37.5 hours per week



Fixed Term with Substantive Option


We have a fantastic opportunity for a qualified dentist to join our busy Public Dental Service, working in a salaried dental practice setting within modern and well-equipped surgeries. This is an excellent opportunity to join an evolving remote and rural dental team, with a strong focus on patient-centred care and continuous improvement.

During a period of transition, we will require you to cover clinical requirements across NHS Shetland PDS Service. This will give an opportunity to experience a wide range of patient demographics and needs, provide care in different clinical settings and to experience variety as part of your working week.

As part of our salaried dental service, you will enjoy working with a full range of dental treatments for patients of all ages with a variety of dental needs across island, rural or town locations. With support from the SDO and Director of Dentistry, you will participate in a programme of supported CPD, with opportunities to develop expertise in specific areas, enjoying a close relationship with secondary care.

NHS Shetland provides a full range of dental services through the Public Dental Service; NHS General Dental Services, Community Dentistry, secondary care dental services (orthodontics, restorative and maxillofacial surgery) through a clinical network of visiting consultants; dental care for priority groups with special needs; school inspections and oral health promotion services. The workforce consists of dentists, therapists, hygienists, dental nurses, oral health educators and high-quality, dedicated dental support staff.

Shetland is a great place to live and to work, offering a strong and welcoming community spirit, a safe environment for children, excellent schools and first-rate transport links to the rest of the UK.


Terms and Conditions

• This position can be either a fixed term or full time and permanent.
• We offer relocation assistance of up to £4,000 per year for the first two years (subject to policy)
• Salary range of £49,£73,633 per annum (pro rata)
• Remote Areas Allowance of £4,500 per annum (pro rata)
• Distant Island Allowance of £2,256 per annum.
• Recruitment and Retention Allowance of £25,000 paid over 2 years (subject to eligibility as set out in PCA (D) (2022)2).
• Out of Hours Allowance & on-call payment (if undertaking on-call duties).
• Up to 33 days annual leave per annum plus 8 public holidays (pro rata and depending on NHS service).
  
  

For an informal discussion, please contact Antony Visocchi, Dental Director, NHS Shetland on ext 3043 or e-mail

Closing date:
27/10/24


Interview date: TBA

If you require assistance or encounter any technical issues with your application, please e-mail support at including the vacancy reference number and “NHS Shetland” in the subject line.

In promoting equal opportunities, we welcome applications from all sections of the community.