Public Dental Officer
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- Contract
- Fixed-term
- Pattern
- Full-time
- Hours / week
- 37.5
- Posted
- 28/08/2026
- Closes
- 18/09/2026
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Role summary
NHS Western Isles is seeking a Public Dental Officer for a 12-month fixed-term maternity cover post, with potential for permanency. Based in the modern Western Isles Dental Centre, the role involves providing comprehensive dental care to PDS and GDS patients, including those with complex needs, in various settings. The successful candidate will join a multidisciplinary team, benefit from professional development opportunities, and undertake on-call duties. Part-time applications will be considered.
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Job reference:
258096
Salary:
Public Dental Officer – PDS (£54,117 - £81,174)
Job closing date:
18/09/2026
Job Type:
Medical and Dental
Location:
Western Isles Dental Centre
Employment type:
Fixed-term
Hours Per Week:
37.5
Job posted date:
28/08/2026
Employer (NHS Board):
NHS Western Isles
Department:
Dental
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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.
Public Dental Officer
Public Dental Salary £54,117 - £81,174 per annum
Plus Distant Islands Allowance of £1,461 per annum
37.5 hours per week
Fixed term post – 12 months Maternity Cover
Part time applications will be considered
NHS Western Isles is pleased to offer an exciting opportunity to join the Public Dental Service (PDS) for a 12 month post based in the Isle of Lewis, with the potential opportunity to continue on a permanent basis.
The Western Isles Dental Centre is the principal Public Dental Service facility within the Western Isles and is a modern, well-equipped dental centre with 12 surg
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