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Senior Dental Officer

NHS Highland

Medical Protection — indemnity for locally employed doctors from £79
Location
Inverness, Scotland
Salary
£84,180 - £98,460
Profession
Administrative and IT
Deadline
17 Jun 2026
Contract Type
Permanent
Posted Date
21 May 2026

NHS Highland has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Dental Officer based in Grantown On Spey (Ian Charles Dental Clinic) to provide Public Dental and General Dental Services to the population of Badnenoch and Strathspey.

This post will have a focus on providing clinical leadership, development and clinical governance of the Public Dental Service (PDS) referral service, particularly assisting and participation in the triage of referrals into the PDS for wider dissemination.

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.

Grantown On Spey is a thriving market town located in the heart of the Cairngorm National Park. It boasts great services, transport links and schooling and has unrivalled access to wonderful scenery and great leisure activities.

A driving licence is desirable.

Informal enquiries may be made to: Anne Gornall Assistant Clinical Dental Director

01463 704635

NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.

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NHS Highland is geographically the largest of the 14 regional boards of NHS Scotland, covering an area of 12,500 square miles, across Highland and Argyll & Bute.

We employ over 10,700 people, making us one of the biggest employers in the area. As an organisation, we make a very significant contribution to the local economy.

Our staff are also important members of our communities. Our greatest asset is our workforce, and the way we go about our work comes from the values and behaviours we demonstrate on a daily basis. As a board we strive to ensure the environment is conducive to nurturing a positive culture, supported and delivered through our NHS and social care values.

Care and compassion

Dignity and respect

Openness, honesty and responsibility

Quality and teamwork