Senior Dental Officer

Job details

• Job reference: 248575
• Salary: Senior Dental Officer – PDS (£84,180 - £98,460)
• Job closing date: 28/06/2026
• Job Type: Medical and Dental
• Location: Greenock Health and Care Centre
• Employment type: Permanent
• Hours Per Week: 37.5
• Job posted date: 28/05/2026
• Employer (NHS Board): NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde
• Department: Public Dental Service

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) is one of the largest healthcare systems in the UK employing around 40,000 staff in a wide range of clinical and non-clinical professions and job roles. We deliver acute hospital, primary, community and mental health care services to a population of over 1.15 million and a wider population of 2.2 million when our regional and national services are included.

The shift pattern for this post is Monday – Friday 8.30am – 4.30pm Possible out of hours work required

Please note the salary is Pro Rata for part time hours.

Post Title: Senior Dental Officer – Priority and Vulnerable Care DentistryService: Public Dental ServiceBase: Royal Alexandra Hospital and Greenock Health CentreAn exciting opportunity has arisen to recruit to a Senior Dental Officer post (Priority and Vulnerable Groups) to support the clinical management and treatment of priority group patients within the Public Dental Service (PDS) in NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde. The successful candidate will be involved the treatment of complex and vulnerable patients both registered and referred to the Public Dental Service, utilising a range of clinical techniques including sedation and general anaesthetic within both fixed and mobile clinics.The post holder must be registered with the General Dental Council as a dentist.The successful applicant will be expected to have regular contact with a range of partners including: PDS staff Complex Needs Team Members Glasgow University Secondary Care dental colleagues Oral Health Improvement Teams

The post holder will be required to work 37.5 hrs per week (part-time and job share requests will be considered), to provide clinical care and leadership across all services within their remit which may include the out of hours service.

Interested?

If you would like to find out more, we would love to hear from you.

For an informal discussion, please contact: Karen Gallacher, Clinical Services Manager, Karen.gallacher2@nhs.scotDetails on how to contact the Recruitment Service and the Recruitment Process: Information for candidates

Interview Date: 14/07/2026

This post may close early to the volume of response. Please submit your application form as soon as possible.

Due to the volume of applications that we receive, we will not be able to provide shortlisting feedback.

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) recognises the importance of work-life balance and is committed to offering a range of flexible working options where service needs allow. For roles where less than full-time hours can be accommodated, and where the tenure is listed as “various”, we encourage applications from individuals seeking flexible working arrangements. Flexible working will be included as a topic for discussion during the recruitment process.

AI tools like ChatGPT or Copilot can be great for planning and preparing your application, but your answers must be your own.

• Show us the real you: Your application should reflect your skills, experience, and motivations authentically.
• Use AI wisely: It’s fine to use AI for ideas or to check spelling and grammar, but don’t let it write your answers.
• Why this matters: Applications that rely on AI-generated content may be withdrawn. By applying, you confirm your responses are based on your own knowledge and achievements.

Tip: Think of AI as a helper, not a substitute. We want to understand you, not an AI tool.

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde encourages applications from all sections of the community. We are committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion and are proud of the diverse workforce we employ.

By signing the Armed Forces Covenant, NHSGGC has pledged its commitment to being a Forces Friendly Employer. We welcome applications from across the Armed Forces Community and recognise military skills, experience and qualifications throughout the recruitment and selection process.

For application portal or log-in issues, please contact the Jobtrain Support Hub in the first instance.

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) is one of the largest healthcare systems in the UK employing around 40,000 staff in a wide range of clinical and non-clinical professions and job roles. We deliver acute hospital, primary, community and mental health care services to a population of over 1.15 million and a wider population of 2.2 million when our regional and national services are included.

The shift pattern for this post is Monday – Friday 8.30am – 4.30pm Possible out of hours work required

Please note the salary is Pro Rata for part time hours.

Post Title: Senior Dental Officer – Priority and Vulnerable Care DentistryService: Public Dental ServiceBase: Royal Alexandra Hospital and Greenock Health CentreAn exciting opportunity has arisen to recruit to a Senior Dental Officer post (Priority and Vulnerable Groups) to support the clinical management and treatment of priority group patients within the Public Dental Service (PDS) in NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde. The successful candidate will be involved the treatment of complex and vulnerable patients both registered and referred to the Public Dental Service, utilising a range of clinical techniques including sedation and general anaesthetic within both fixed and mobile clinics.The post holder must be registered with the General Dental Council as a dentist.The successful applicant will be expected to have regular contact with a range of partners including: PDS staff Complex Needs Team Members Glasgow University Secondary Care dental colleagues Oral Health Improvement Teams

The post holder will be required to work 37.5 hrs per week (part-time and job share requests will be considered), to provide clinical care and leadership across all services within their remit which may include the out of hours service.

Interested?

If you would like to find out more, we would love to hear from you.

For an informal discussion, please contact: Karen Gallacher, Clinical Services Manager, Karen.gallacher2@nhs.scotDetails on how to contact the Recruitment Service and the Recruitment Process: Information for candidates

Interview Date: 14/07/2026

This post may close early to the volume of response. Please submit your application form as soon as possible.

Due to the volume of applications that we receive, we will not be able to provide shortlisting feedback.

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) recognises the importance of work-life balance and is committed to offering a range of flexible working options where service needs allow. For roles where less than full-time hours can be accommodated, and where the tenure is listed as “various”, we encourage applications from individuals seeking flexible working arrangements. Flexible working will be included as a topic for discussion during the recruitment process.

AI tools like ChatGPT or Copilot can be great for planning and preparing your application, but your answers must be your own.

• Show us the real you: Your application should reflect your skills, experience, and motivations authentically.
• Use AI wisely: It’s fine to use AI for ideas or to check spelling and grammar, but don’t let it write your answers.
• Why this matters: Applications that rely on AI-generated content may be withdrawn. By applying, you confirm your responses are based on your own knowledge and achievements.

Tip: Think of AI as a helper, not a substitute. We want to understand you, not an AI tool.

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde encourages applications from all sections of the community. We are committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion and are proud of the diverse workforce we employ.

By signing the Armed Forces Covenant, NHSGGC has pledged its commitment to being a Forces Friendly Employer. We welcome applications from across the Armed Forces Community and recognise military skills, experience and qualifications throughout the recruitment and selection process.

For application portal or log-in issues, please contact the Jobtrain Support Hub in the first instance.