Public Dental Officer

NHS Lanarkshire

Public Dental Service Dental Officer (Band A) 37.5 hours per week, part-time working also available. Primary Bases available at Lanark Health Centre, Shotts Health Centre, Buchanan Centre & Shotts Prison.                                     

We are offering dentists the opportunity to get involved in truly varied and interesting work as a Public Dental Officer. We will provide a supportive environment where continued professional development is actively encouraged.

In return, we are looking for you to join us as an enthusiastic and conscientious member of our dental team. Lanarkshire Public Dental Service provides care in health centres, hospitals, care homes, and on a domiciliary basis. The duties of the post involve providing care for priority group patients, particularly vulnerable children and adult patients with special care requirements who need additional support. You will also be involved with providing care to patients within both the State Hospital and HMP Shotts.

The posts will be primarily based at either Lanark Health Centre, Shotts Health Centre, Buchanan Centre or Shotts Prison though duty will be required at other sites. Full time posts are 37.5 hours per week, part time will also be considered.

The opportunity exists for the successful candidates to develop their skills in specific areas of clinical interest.

To find out more, about this post please contact Ingrid Jauhar, Clinical Director, Public Dental Service

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For any application queries, please contact Iain Crosby - HR Assistant on or by email to medical.dentalrecruitment@lanarkshire.scot.nhs.uk