Senior Dental Officer in Paediatric Dentistry
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- Contract
- Permanent
- Pattern
- Full or part-time applications welcome
- Hours / week
- 30
- Posted
- 28/08/2026
- Closes
- 21/09/2026
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Role summary
NHS Lothian is seeking a Senior Dental Officer for their Public Dental Service, specialising in Paediatric Dentistry. The role involves providing high-quality clinical leadership and care for children, particularly those with additional needs, disabilities, or high levels of dental disease. Care is often provided under general anaesthesia or sedation. The successful candidate will work within an experienced team, collaborating with hospital colleagues and wider teams.
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Job reference:
258111
Salary:
Senior Dental Officer – PDS (£84,180 - £98,460)
Job closing date:
21/09/2026
Job Type:
Medical and Dental
Location:
Duncan Street Dental Centre
Employment type:
Permanent
Hours Per Week:
30
Job posted date:
28/08/2026
Employer (NHS Board):
NHS Lothian
Department:
Oral Health Service PDS Paediatric Dentistry
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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.
NHS LOTHIAN
PUBLIC DENTAL SERVICE
Senior Dental Officer in Paediatric Dentistry (Band B)
30 hours per week – 0.8WTE
(Full or part-time applications welcome)
SALARY £84,180-£98,460 pro rata
Are you a self motivated individual with excellent communication skills? Are you passionate about children’s dental health? Are you a clinician with expertise in managing the dental health of children with additional needs and high levels of dental disease?
If so you may want to apply for this post. Lothian Public Dental Service are looking for a Senior Dental Officer to work with our excellent dental team
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