Dental Officer – Paediatric and Special Care Dentistry
At a glance
- Contract
- Permanent
- Pattern
- Full or part-time
- Hours / week
- 37.5
- Posted
- 28/08/2026
- Closes
- 21/09/2026
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This contract type is not eligible for Skilled Worker sponsorship.
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Role summary
This role is for a Dental Officer specializing in Paediatric and Special Care Dentistry within the Lothian Public Dental Service. You will provide routine dental care for children and adults with additional needs, disabilities, or high levels of dental anxiety who cannot be treated in general dental practices. Treatment often involves general anaesthesia or conscious sedation, and may be delivered in domiciliary settings. The position requires experience with children and vulnerable adults, and a keen interest in developing skills in these areas.
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Job reference:
258101
Salary:
Public Dental Officer – PDS (£54,117 - £81,174)
Job closing date:
21/09/2026
Job Type:
Medical and Dental
Location:
Duncan Street Dental Centre
Employment type:
Permanent
Hours Per Week:
37.5
Job posted date:
28/08/2026
Employer (NHS Board):
NHS Lothian
Department:
Oral Health Service PDS Paediatric Dentistry & Special Care 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
Dental Officer - Paediatric & Special Care Dentistry (Band A)
Permanent post
37.5 hours per week 1.0 WTE (0.6 Paediatrics and 0.4 Special Care Dentistry)
Full or part-time applications welcome
SALARY £54,117 - £81,174 (pro rata if part-time)
Are you a dentist passionate about caring for the dental treatment of patients with additional supports needs? Are you keen to provide dental care for patients with dental anxiety and high levels of dental disease?
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