NHS Scotland
Specialty Dentist in Oral Medicine
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Substantive Specialty Dentist – Oral Medicine (NHSGGC, Glasgow Dental Hospital)
About the Role NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) is one of the UK’s largest healthcare systems, employing over 40,000 staff across clinical and non-clinical roles. Serving a population of 1.15 million+ and providing acute, primary, community, and mental health services, we seek a Substantive Specialty Dentist to join our Oral Medicine Department at Glasgow Dental Hospital.
Shift & Commitment
- Monday to Friday (no out-of-hours/on-call duty, except for a second cover Consultant Rota during working hours)
- Part-time hours supported where feasible (flexible working considered)
Key Responsibilities
The post holder will deliver a specialist service, focusing on:
- Assessment and management of outpatients with complex oral mucosal disease
- Diagnosis and shared care for systemic disease-related oral conditions
- Treatment planning and shared pathways with primary care clinicians
- Supporting service re-design initiatives in tandem with existing teams
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Key Duties Include:
- Providing on-call support alongside colleagues (rotational basis during defined hours)
- Offering expert guidance to general dental and medical practitioners
- Collaborating on diagnostics, treatment protocols, and clinical governance
Essential Requirements
- Full GDC Registration
- Minimum 4 years of full-time postgraduate training or equivalent experience/competencies
- Evidence of expertise in oral medicine and systemic oral manifestations
Desirable:
- Experience in service development/ Improvement
Benefits
- Flexible working encouraged where possible (discussed during recruitment)
- Work-life balance prioritised
- Diverse, inclusive, and Forces-Friendly workplace
- Opportunity to contribute to high-impact specialism with NHS leaders
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For informal discussions contact: Jennifer Taylor Lead Clinician, Oral Medicine Email: Jennifer.Taylor14@nhs.scot Phone: +44 (0)141 211 9838
For application issues: Contact prior to applying in the standard portal.
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- Withdraw as a guideline—only genuine, non-AI-generated responses proceed.
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