NHS Scotland
Public Dental Officer
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Public Dental Officer
NHS Scotland Commitment
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.
Public Dental Officer
Public Dental Salary
£54,117 - £81,174 per annum
Plus Distant Islands Allowance of £1,461 per annum
Working Hours
37.5 hours per week
Job Type
Fixed term post – 12 months Maternity Cover
Part time applications will be considered
NHS Western Isles is pleased to offer an exciting opportunity to join the Public Dental Service (PDS) for a 12 month post based in the Isle of Lewis, with the potential opportunity to continue on a permanent basis.
About the Role
The Western Isles Dental Centre is the principal Public Dental Service facility within the Western Isles and is a modern, well-equipped dental centre with 12 surgeries. The centre provides both PDS and General Dental Service (GDS) care and plays an important role in dental education, hosting outreach students from the University of Aberdeen and Dental Therapy students studying within the University of the Highlands and Islands Oral Health Science Programme. As part of a multidisciplinary team, you will benefit from excellent access to dental therapists, hygienists and the wider dental care professional workforce, as well as visiting Specialist services.
The successful applicant will provide dental care to both PDS and GDS patients in a clinical setting and may also be required to deliver care in domiciliary, hospital and care home environments. Applicants should possess the clinical skills and confidence to provide a broad range of treatments in sometimes challenging circumstances, including caring for patients with additional and complex needs. You will be working alongside a supportive team of experienced clinicians, with excellent opportunities for peer support and professional development. On call commitments will be a requirement of the post.
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Allowances Payable
- Distant Islands Allowance of £1,461 pro rata
- Remote Areas Allowance: £4,500 pro rata for years 1-3; £9,000 pro rata for years 3+
- 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 and on-call payment for undertaking on call duties
- Up to 33 days annual leave per annum plus 8 public holidays (dependent on NHS service)
About the Location
Known as Scotland’s Atlantic Islands, the Western Isles are steeped in history and culture, with stunning landscapes, spectacular coastlines, a strong sense of community and identity, and renowned Hebridean hospitality. For those with young families, the Western Isles also offer a safe place to live, a high-quality education system with low levels of crime.
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For further information regarding this post, please contact Joanne Bark, Director of Dentistry, at joanne.bark2@nhs.scot
Registration and Expenses
The successful applicant will be required to register with the PVG Scheme (Protecting Vulnerable Groups Scheme). This post is not eligible for relocation expenses.
Application Process
All NHS Western Isles vacancies appear on the NHS Scotland website: apply.jobs.scot.nhs.uk, along with a job description.
Tha beàrnan-obrach NHS Eilean Siar uile gu léir a' nochdadh air làrach-lìn NHS na h-Alba https://apply.jobs.scot.nhs.uk/, còmhla ri dealbh-obrach.
If you have any further queries, please contact Tel: 01851 762027.
Closing Date
CLOSING DATE: 20/07/2026
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