NHS DUMFRIES & GALLOWAY
249574 Dental Health Officer for Priority Groups
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Job Opportunity: Oral Health Improvement Team Member
We are looking for a new team member to join the Oral Health Improvement Team working with priority groups covering care in residential facilities, care at home, homeless establishments, to name a few. These are much sought-after posts and don’t come up very often, so if you think you are right for us, then fill in the form.
About the Role
Working from Mountainhall Treatment Centre, you will be part of a first-class team who are committed and motivated to help improve dental health across Dumfries and Galloway.
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver oral health information and support across the region.
- Work in partnership with NHS colleagues, care homes, the prison service, and vulnerable adults.
- Engage in varied and exciting work that is both rewarding and impactful.
Job Details
- Working Hours: 4 days, 8:30-16:30
- Location: Mountainhall Treatment Centre
- Team: Part of a dedicated and motivated team focused on improving dental health.
Application Process
If you are passionate about dental health, please complete an application.
Informal Enquiries
- Contact: nikki.moffat@nhs.scot
- Phone: 07788913958
Work Visa
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Application Instructions
- Correspondence: Our correspondence method is by e-mail. Please ensure you enter your email address accurately.
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- CVs: Do NOT upload a CV as this will not be used for shortlisting purposes.
- Assessment Form: Answer three questions within the application to fully evidence why you are the ideal person for the job. Ensure these statements are written by yourself and are unique to you.
- Submission: Once you have submitted your application form, you will be unable to make any amendments.
- Closing Date: Posts close at midnight on the indicated date. However, please be aware that a vacancy may close early due to the volume of applications, so do not delay in submitting your application.
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Important Information
- Staff Members: Ensure you update your Jobtrain profile to reflect that you are employed by NHS Dumfries and Galloway.
- Parking: Staff and patients across Dumfries and Galloway enjoy free, unlimited parking at all our hospital sites.
Requirements
Disclosure Scotland
Some of our posts may require you to undergo a criminal records check. Changes as of 1 April 2025 to the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) scheme membership now see more roles requiring PVG that may not have needed this check in the past. If you are successful in this role, you will be notified which level of check is required by the recruitment team. For more information, please visit:
Equality and Diversity
NHS Dumfries and Galloway 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. NHS Dumfries and Galloway welcomes applicants from all sections of the community.
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Public Protection
Public protection practice encompasses the recognition and management of risk to prevent or reduce harm to children, young people, and adults. All public protection legislation and NHS Dumfries and Galloway (NHSDG) policies and guidance are founded on the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child and the European Convention on Human Rights, and the principles of these Conventions underpin all NHSDG core business.
Additional Information for International Candidates
Right to Work in the United Kingdom
NHS Dumfries and Galloway has a legal obligation to ensure that it does not employ any worker who has not been granted the relevant permission to work in the UK. This permission is without exception granted by the UK Border Agency. We are required to check the entitlement to work in the UK of all prospective employees, regardless of nationality or job category.
Work Visa
If you require a Work Visa, please check to see if you and the vacancy you are applying for are eligible by visiting the Home Office website:
It is ESSENTIAL that you have checked that you either already have an appropriate right to work in the UK or if you require a work visa that the post would be eligible to be sponsored BEFORE submitting your application form. We are unable to provide sponsorship for bank contracts.
United Kingdom Registration
NHS Dumfries & Galloway are unable to support OSCE Training for international nurses for vacancies. Vacancies requiring professional registration require full United Kingdom registration with the appropriate council (e.g., NMC, HCPC, GMC, GDC, etc.).
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