Job details
- Job reference: 257722
- Salary: Public Dental Officer – PDS (£54,117 - £81,174)
- Job closing date: 23/09/2026
- Job Type: Medical and Dental
- Location: Helmsdale Health Centre
- Employment type: Permanent
- Hours Per Week: 30
- Job posted date: 25/08/2026
- Employer (NHS Board): NHS Highland
- Department: Public Dental Services
NHS HIGHLAND
Dental Officer Caithness and Sutherland, Highland
Various PDS Dental Clinics
30.0 hours per week
Permanent
Salary Scale: Band A- £54117 - £81174 (pro-rata, 2025-2026 Rates)
NHS Highland Public Dental Service currently has an exciting opportunity in a Dental Officer post, working 30 hours/week providing dental services from various clinics across the beautiful Caithness and Sutherland region, primarily Helmsdale and Lairg. The Public Dental Service provides care to patient groups who cannot access NHS dentistry via General Dental Practitioners and the post holder will be expected to provide the full range of General Dental Services to these groups including anxious patients, so experience in delivering inhalation sedation is desirable. The working week may also include participation in the emergency dental service in the Lochshell Dental Clinic, Wick.
Clinical experience of providing treatment to priority group patients and experience of providing routine general dental services is desirable. GDC registration as a dentist and successful listing with the Health Board are essential. The ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, while having the ability to deal with difficult situations and challenging patient behaviours in a positive manner will be essential. The post is eligible for remote and rural allowance.
A driving licence is desirable.
Informal enquiries may be made to: Anne Gornall Assistant Clinical Dental Director 01463 704635
Closing date: Midnight Wednesday 23rd September 2026
Job Ref: 257722
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