Public Dental Officer in Edinburgh
OUR VALUES IN... ●Care and Compassion ●Quality and Teamwork ●Dignity and Respect ●Openness, honesty and... A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a forward thinking dentist to support the delivery of unscheduled urgent dental...
Job description
OUR VALUES IN ACTION
●Care and Compassion ●Quality and Teamwork ●Dignity and Respect ●Openness, honesty and responsibility
A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a forward thinking dentist to support the delivery of unscheduled urgent dental care within NHS Borders Public Dental Services (PDS). The successful applicant will also have the opportunity to deliver elective dental care to patients of the PDS with a focus on care for priority group patients.
There will be further opportunities available to gain additional experience managing elderly patients, domiciliary care, anxiety management and medically compromised patient care. If this appeals to you and you are keen to be part of a team of enthusiastic and supportive dental professionals we would love to consider you for this post.
This post is based in Kelso Health Centre, a Classification 1 Area, and may qualify for Recruitment and Retention Allowances of £25000 over two years as set down within the Statement of Dental Remuneration Determination XIII. There is also funding available to offer significant additional continuing professional development to the successful applicant.
The successful applicant will be based at Kelso Health Centre but will be expected to work across all NHS Borders PDS sites.
This post will appeal to experienced practitioners as well those at early stages in their career, wishing to further develop their clinical skills in a supportive environment.
Your contribution alongside caring and enthusiastic colleagues in the provision or oral health care in the Borders will be greatly valued.
This post provides the opportunity to develop your career and offer an enviable work life balance. The Borders is a beautiful place in which to live and work. Our quality of life is second to none. We have excellent schools, affordable housing, breath taking countryside and the Borders towns still have a genuine sense of community. To top it all, we have all the benefits of vibrant cities, Edinburgh, Newcastle and Carlisle on our doorstep and good transport links.
Informal visits are warmly welcomed and may be arranged by contacting Morag McQuade, Clinical Director of Public Dental Service who will be happy to supply any further information you may require.
***PLEASE NOTE: We cannot accept late applications so please ensure your application is submitted early***
Extra information
- Status
- Closed
- Location
- Edinburgh
- Type of Contract
- Graduate jobs
- Profession type
- Health / Medical
- Full UK/EU driving license preferred
- No
- Car Preferred
- No
- Must be eligible to work in the EU
- No
- Cover Letter Required
- No
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