Senior Dental Officer
| Posting date: | 21 May 2026 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 20 June 2026 |
| Location: | Lerwick, Shetland Islands |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | NHS Shetland Board |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 248669 |
Summary
Senior Dental Officer (Ref: 248669)
Substantive
Full-time 37.5 hours per week
Salary £84,180 - £98,460 per annum plus allowances (details below)
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 our salaried dental service you will enjoy working with a full range of dental treatments for patients of all ages with a variety of dental needs across island, rural or town locations. With support from the Director of Dentistry, you will participate in a programme of supported CPD, with opportunities to develop expertise in specific areas, enjoying a close relationship with secondary care. You will also have the opportunity to develop management and leadership experience being the lead clinician for the clinical team.
NHS Shetland provides a full range of dental services through the Public Dental Service; secondary care dental services (orthodontics, restorative and maxillofacial surgery) through a clinical network of visiting consultants; dental care for priority groups with special needs; school inspections and oral health promotion services. The workforce consists of dentists, therapists, dental nurses, oral health advisors and high-quality, dedicated dental support staff.
Rise to the challenge and enjoy the opportunity - Shetland is a wonderful place to live and work. Shetland offers low pollution, low crime, excellent schools, great leisure facilities, unique wildlife and amazing scenery, whilst still only a short flight away from the UK mainland. To find out more about living and working as a dentist in Shetland go to;
https://www.shetland.org/blog/dentists-shetland-needs-you
https://www.shetland.org/life/why/dentists-can-you-keep-shetland-smiling
Allowances payable
• Distant Islands Allowance of £2,578 per annum
• Remote Areas Allowance of £4,500 per annum
• Recruitment and Retention Allowance of £25,000 paid over 2 years (subject to eligibility as set out in PCA (D) (2022)2).
• Out of Hours Allowance & on-call payment (if undertaking on-call duties).
• Up to 33 days annual leave per annum plus 8 public holidays (depending on NHS service).
For an informal discussion, please contact Antony Visocchi, Dental Director, NHS Shetland on 01595 743000 ext 3043 or e-mail antony.visocchi@nhs.scot
Closing date: 12 July 2026
Interview date: Interviews w/c 20 July 2026
If you require assistance or encounter any technical issues with your application, please e-mail support at https://jobseekersupport.jobtrain.co.uk/support/home including the vacancy reference number and “NHS Shetland” in the subject line.
In promoting equal opportunities, we welcome applications from all sections of the community.
Substantive
Full-time 37.5 hours per week
Salary £84,180 - £98,460 per annum plus allowances (details below)
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 our salaried dental service you will enjoy working with a full range of dental treatments for patients of all ages with a variety of dental needs across island, rural or town locations. With support from the Director of Dentistry, you will participate in a programme of supported CPD, with opportunities to develop expertise in specific areas, enjoying a close relationship with secondary care. You will also have the opportunity to develop management and leadership experience being the lead clinician for the clinical team.
NHS Shetland provides a full range of dental services through the Public Dental Service; secondary care dental services (orthodontics, restorative and maxillofacial surgery) through a clinical network of visiting consultants; dental care for priority groups with special needs; school inspections and oral health promotion services. The workforce consists of dentists, therapists, dental nurses, oral health advisors and high-quality, dedicated dental support staff.
Rise to the challenge and enjoy the opportunity - Shetland is a wonderful place to live and work. Shetland offers low pollution, low crime, excellent schools, great leisure facilities, unique wildlife and amazing scenery, whilst still only a short flight away from the UK mainland. To find out more about living and working as a dentist in Shetland go to;
https://www.shetland.org/blog/dentists-shetland-needs-you
https://www.shetland.org/life/why/dentists-can-you-keep-shetland-smiling
Allowances payable
• Distant Islands Allowance of £2,578 per annum
• Remote Areas Allowance of £4,500 per annum
• Recruitment and Retention Allowance of £25,000 paid over 2 years (subject to eligibility as set out in PCA (D) (2022)2).
• Out of Hours Allowance & on-call payment (if undertaking on-call duties).
• Up to 33 days annual leave per annum plus 8 public holidays (depending on NHS service).
For an informal discussion, please contact Antony Visocchi, Dental Director, NHS Shetland on 01595 743000 ext 3043 or e-mail antony.visocchi@nhs.scot
Closing date: 12 July 2026
Interview date: Interviews w/c 20 July 2026
If you require assistance or encounter any technical issues with your application, please e-mail support at https://jobseekersupport.jobtrain.co.uk/support/home including the vacancy reference number and “NHS Shetland” in the subject line.
In promoting equal opportunities, we welcome applications from all sections of the community.