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Locum Specialty Dentist in Restorative Dentistry


Location
Dundee Dental Hospital
Salary
£64,158 - £99,975
Profession
Dentist
Grade
Senior
Deadline
28 Aug 2026
Contract Type
Fixed-term
Posted Date
14 Aug 2026
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Job details

  • Job reference: 256848
  • Salary: Specialty Doctor - 2022 (£64,158 - £99,975)
  • Job closing date: 28/08/2026
  • Job Type: Medical and Dental
  • Location: Dundee Dental Hospital
  • Employment type: Fixed-term
  • Hours Per Week: 16 hours / 4 Sessions per week
  • Job posted date: 14/08/2026
  • Employer (NHS Board): NHS Tayside
  • Department: Dental

LOCUM SPECIALITY DENTIST IN RESTORATIVE DENTISTRY

4 SESSIONS PER WEEK

DUNDEE DENTAL HOSPITAL & SCHOOL

FIXED TERM FOR 52 WEEKS

An opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and dynamic Specialty Dentist to join our teaching team in Dundee Dental Hospital & School as a locum to cover Maternity Leave starting at the end of August for 52 weeks.

The successful appointee will participate in the delivery of Restorative Dentistry services with a focus on clinical supervision / teaching for students, recruitment of patients for students and the delivery of clinical care.

The post is available for Monday and Thursday all day (0.4 FTE). Applicants must have full GDC registration and have completed Dental Vocational Training or be able to demonstrate equivalence. Experience of General Dental Practice and or teaching experience would both be helpful for this post.

For informal inquiries, please contact Dr Penelope Granger or Dr Shoana Smedley in the first instance:

Penelope.granger1@nhs.scot or shoana.smedley@nhs.scot

Short-listed applicants will be contacted by email. Please check your emails regularly, including your junk/spam folder.

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