Overview
During this challenging time for dentistry, joining NHS Fife’s Public Dental Service (PDS) will allow you to contribute to the ever‑increasing access challenges, whilst developing your career. Dental services across Scotland have been impacted by COVID‑19 and the PDS continues to play a critical role. In addition to providing urgent dental care, you will play an important role in the prevention of oral health disease, meeting the needs of the ageing population and reducing oral health inequalities.
Location
The post is based in Central Fife. The PDS is a Fife‑wide service with 12 clinics spread between Rosyth and Cupar, and you must be able to travel throughout the Kingdom to provide and maintain the level of care our patients and clients deserve.
Responsibilities
- Provide a comprehensive range of treatment for registered and access patients under GDS regulations.
- Deliver dental care for priority group and referred patients.
- Offer a variety of services to young and elderly patients.
- Develop and apply skills in sedation or general anaesthetic.
- Focus on the prevention of oral health disease and the reduction of oral health inequalities.
- Travel to multiple clinics within the service area to support patients as required.
Qualifications and Requirements
- Commitment to patient care as the first priority and ability to work with diverse patient groups.
- Must become a member of the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme prior to appointment.
- Must have a right to work in the UK (or be eligible for sponsorship) and must confirm this before applying.
- Willingness to travel across Fife and other parts of the Kingdom to provide care at the 12 clinics.
Benefits
- Flexible working and family‑friendly policies.
- Full support for disabled candidates, candidates with long‑term conditions or who are neurodivergent, with reasonable adjustments to recruitment policy and practices.
- Pro‑rata salary for part‑time hours.
- Access to first‑class training and development opportunities.
Equal Opportunity Employer
NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among its 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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