Dental Officer

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Full Time 37.5 hours per week. Fixed Term with Substantive Option.

We have a fantastic opportunity for a qualified dentist to join our busy Public Dental Service, working in a salaried dental practice setting within modern and well‑equipped surgeries. This is an excellent opportunity to join an evolving remote and rural dental team, with a strong focus on patient‑centred care and continuous improvement.

As part of your role you will cover clinical requirements across NHS Shetland PDS Service, providing care across a wide range of patient demographics and needs in different clinical settings. The role is ideal for a colleague with oral surgery experience who wishes to expand and develop that experience by working directly with the visiting consultant‑led OMFS service.

With support from the SDO and Director of Dentistry, you will participate in a programme of supported CPD and have opportunities to formally develop additional skills and interests if desired.

Shetland is a great place to live and work, offering a strong and welcoming community spirit, a safe environment for children, excellent schools and first‑rate transport links to the rest of the UK.

• Salary range £54,117 – £81,174 per annum (pro rata)
• Remote Areas Allowance £4,500 per annum (pro rata)
• Distant Island Allowance £2,482 per annum
• Recruitment and Retention Allowance £25,000 paid over 2 years (subject to eligibility)
• Out of Hours Allowance & on‑call payment (if undertaking on‑call duties)
• Relocation assistance up to £4,000 per year for the first two years (subject to policy)
• Up to 33 days annual leave per annum plus 8 public holidays (pro rata)

Preferred candidates will be required to join the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme update prior to a formal offer of employment.

• Entry level

• Full-time

• Health Care Provider
• Hospitals and Health Care

For an informal discussion, please contact Antony Visocchi, Dental Director, NHS Shetland on ext 3043 or e‑mail.

Closing date: 01/02/26

Interview date:
Interviews to be held on Microsoft Teams w/c 09/02/26

In promoting equal opportunities, we welcome applications from all sections of the community.