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  4. Senior Dental Officer - Sanquhar Health Centre
NHS DUMFRIES & GALLOWAY

Senior Dental Officer - Sanquhar Health Centre

NHS DUMFRIES & GALLOWAYSanquhar, Scotland, United Kingdom· onsite· Full-time
Added 9 Oct · still live

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2253100% match

SOC code · predicted

Dental practitioners

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This role likely qualifies for a Skilled Worker visa

SOC 2253 (100% match) is an eligible occupation, and NHS DUMFRIES & GALLOWAY is a licensed sponsor. That is our reading of the rules. Whether they issue a Certificate of Sponsorship is still their call.

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70% of going rate
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90% of going rate
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100% of going rate
2253 Dental practitioners
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£25,000
£25,000
£25,000
£25,000

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About the role

Job Advert: Senior Dental Officer

NHS Dumfries & Galloway Public Dental Service | Sanquhar Health Centre

Contract: Permanent 37.5hpw, alternative working patterns will be considered

Find Your Perfect Balance in the Heart of South West Scotland

Are you a Dental Officer looking for a role that combines variety, clinical excellence and an exceptional quality of life? NHS Dumfries & Galloway invites you to join our friendly and dynamic team.

We are looking for a dedicated colleague to join our team, and we are proud to offer a highly flexible approach to job planning. Whether you are seeking a full-time role or wish to work less than full time, we are committed to designing a job plan that fits your personal and professional needs.

Why Choose NHS Dumfries & Galloway?

  • A Supportive Community: Our smaller teams foster a genuine sense of community where you are known by name and supported in your role. We pride ourselves on a culture of shared learning and best practice.
  • Investment in You: We are committed to your professional development, with opportunities to develop new skills and heavily invested in the latest equipment and technology. We offer up to 10 days of funded external study leave per year.

Are you a GDCregistered Dentist?

Do you want to get involved and make a real difference to patients? Then please read on.

We are inviting applications to join the Public Dental Service as a Senior Dental Officer based at Sanquhar Health Centre. You will be part of a welcoming and supportive team working within an established dental clinic that provides care for a registered cohort of local patients.

The postholder will support the provision of dental care for approximately 1,800 registered patients
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, delivering highquality routine dental care to the local community.

Come and join the team at the dental clinic in the picturesque town of Sanquhar. The dental clinic is based within the modern health centre in the heart of the town. This is a 2 surgery facility with a team of dedicated and experienced staff.

This post is offered on a fulltime basis of up to 37.5 hours per week, however, there is flexibility for discussion, and .

Grants and allowances of up to £35,000 may be available, depending on the successful candidate’s circumstances.

About

If you would like to arrange an informal discussion or visit, please do not hesitate to get in touch about this exciting opportunity. Please contact:

Alison Milne, PDS Clinical Lead - Tel: 07733 479420

Julie McLellan, Manager for Dental Services Tel: 0774 0873520

Additional Information For Candidates

APPLICATION PROCESS

Please note that our correspondence method is by e-mail, therefore please ensure you enter your email address accurately. Please check your e-mail regularly (including junk folders) and also your Jobtrain account for updates. Please contact Jobtrain Candidate Support Hub - https://jobseekersupport.jobtrain.co.uk/support/home for advice and support with any system issues.

~ We recommend using the Internet Browser "Google Chrome" or "Microsoft Edge" when using Jobtrain. Users may also experience issues if accessing Jobtrain via mobile phone.

~ DO NOT upload a CV as this will not be used for short listing purposes.

~ Once you have submitted your application form you will be unable to make any amendments.

~ Posts close at midnight on the indicated date.

~ Some of our vacancies are for internal candidates only. If you are a member of staff please ensure you update your Jobtrain profile to reflect that you are employed by NHS Dumfries and Galloway.

~ Staff and patients across Dumfries and Galloway enjoy free, unlimited parking at all our hospital sites.

EQUALITY AND DIVERSITY

NHS Dumfries and Galloway 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 Dumfries and Galloway welcomes applicants from all sections of the community.

PUBLIC PROTECTION

Public protection practice encompasses the recognition and management of risk in order to prevent or reduce harm to children, (including unborn babies), young people and adults. All public protection legislation, and NHS Dumfries and Galloway (NHSDG) policies and guidance are founded on the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child and the European Convention on Human Rights, and the principles of these Conventions underpin all NHSDG core business.

RIGHT TO WORK IN THE UNITED KINGDOM

NHS Dumfries and Galloway has a legal obligation to ensure that it does not employ any worker who has not been granted the relevant permission to work in the UK. This permission is without exception granted by the UK Border Agency. We are required to check the entitlement to work in the UK of all prospective employees, regardless of nationality or job category. Candidates who require a Certificate of Sponsorship can access further information on the UK Border Agency’s new points based system that now governs the way individuals from outside the UK can work at www.bia.homeoffice.gov.uk We are unable to provide sponsorship for bank contracts.

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