Salaried Dental Officer

Job summary

Are you ready to take the next step in your dental career with an ambitious and forward-thinking team? Join our friendly team as a Dental Officer, where you'll provide NHS dental care to residents across the Island. Primarily based in our Ramsey practice, with occasional cover in Douglas, you'll deliver high-quality preventative, routine and urgent treatment for both adults and children, helping patients achieve and maintain good oral health.

Main duties of the job

As an integral member of Manx Care's dental services team, you'll work alongside experienced colleagues to offer accessible, professional care in a community setting. From treatment planning and managing complex cases to collaborating with healthcare professionals across primary and secondary care, you'll play a key role in achieving excellent patient outcomes while continuing to develop your clinical expertise. Apply today and build your future with a team committed to outstanding care for our community.

About us

By joining Manx Care on the Isle of Man, you'll enjoy the opportunity to work in a healthcare system that is similar to, but separate from, the NHS, offering a refreshing change from many of the pressures and demands experienced elsewhere in the UK. We are committed to supporting your professional development through a wide range of learning and continuing professional development (CPD) opportunities, including access to our well-equipped Education and Training Centre. Many of our sites offer free on-site parking, and we provide generous relocation packages for the majority of our roles to help make your move as seamless as possible. Beyond work, the Isle of Man offers an exceptional quality of life, with stunning landscapes, a safe and welcoming community and excellent schools. Residents also benefit from lower personal tax rates than those found in many other European jurisdictions, helping you make the most of your earnings.

Details

• Date posted: 14 October 2026
• Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff
• Salary: £94,033 to £109,763 a year
• Contract: Permanent
• Working pattern: Full-time, Flexible working
• Reference number: MCX-025519
• Job locations: Hillside Dental Practice (Douglas), Douglas, Isle of Man, IM1 4BR, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities

A workplace that invests in you

A competitive salary that increases each 12 months until you reach the salary maximum.

Annual leave starting from 34 days and 10 Bank Holidays.

Subject to meeting eligibility criteria, the IOM Public Service offers two pension arrangements: the Isle of Man Government Unified Scheme 2011 or the Isle of Man Government Defined Contribution (DC) Arrangement.

You may be eligible for a Blue Light Card, unlocking a wide range of exclusive discounts on shopping, food and leisure activities at hundreds of popular high street and online retailers.

Our on-site education and training centre, Keyll Darree, comprises a lecture theatre, well stocked medical library, training facilities and a state-of-the-art simulation lab which is operated by trained simulation practitioners.

We recognise the need for all medical staff on the Island to maintain connections with medicine in the United Kingdom and encourage links with other units, as well as providing study leave with pay and expenses to attend approved conferences and workshops.

Ability to apply for an unpaid career break after 3 years’ service.

Access to the Isle of Man Public Service Cycle to Work scheme after your first year of employment.

Free on-site car parking.

Step away from NHS pressures and demands! The Island’s healthcare system is similar but separate to the UK NHS.

Access to the Learning, Education and Development training facility, which is exclusively for Public Service employees, to keep on top of your continuous professional development.

Access to the staff canteen at Noble’s Hospital where you can purchase affordable food and drinks in your breaks.

Free access to the Isle of Man Government Staff Welfare Service which offers professional counselling, emotional support and signposting on a wide range of issues.

Accommodation may be available for the first 6 months in your role at a reduced rate for non-Island residents, subject to availability.

A relocation package of up to £7,000 based on receipts is available for this role. Housing Assistance is also available where the Department will pay the difference between your current mortgage/rent bill, and that of your new accommodation on the Isle of Man, up to a maximum of £250 per month. This role also qualifies for a recruitment incentive of £3,000, payable in the 1st, 13th, and 25th months of employment. To find out more about our relocation package click here: hr.gov.im/media/2518/manx-care-relocation-package-information.pdf.