Salaried Dental Officer

About the Organisation

As Scotland’s smallest health board, [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is committed to delivering excellent care to our 22,000 residents. Whether you’re new to the NHS or bringing experience from elsewhere, your skills will make a real difference.

Our modern healthcare facility, The Balfour, brings together inpatient care, emergency services, outpatient clinics, diagnostics, GP practices and the Scottish Ambulance Service. We’re also investing in services across our outer isles, ensuring high-quality care reaches every corner of Orkney.

We are guided by our core values that shape everything we do Open and honest, Respect and Kindness from how we care for our patients to how we support each other as colleagues.

About Orkney

With over 70 islands 20 of them inhabited Orkney offers a unique blend of natural beauty, close-knit community and an opportunity for adventure. From dramatic coastlines and rare wildlife to rich cultural traditions and active lifestyles, it’s a place where compassion thrives and every day brings something new. Regularly named one of the UK’s best places to live, Orkney offers a lifestyle that’s both fulfilling and inspiring.

The Position

A wonderful opportunity has arisen to join the Public Dental Service (PDS) in Orkney for a one year training period from September 2026. The successful applicant will be joining an established team of Dentists and Dental Care Professionals in delivering NHS General Dental Services to the population of Orkney. As a PDS department we provide Special Care Dentistry, Oral Surgery, Paediatric Dentistry and Orthodontics with visiting Restorative and Oral & Maxillofacial expertise. This post is an opportunity for development and career progression within Oral Surgery, to develop skills and confidence in this area. The post involves working alongside the local and visiting team in the clinic and General Anaesthetic environments, working more autonomously under appropriate supervision, as the year goes on.

The Candidate

We are seeking a dentist, such as a General Dental Practitioner who is eager to develop their Oral surgery skills

This should be someone who makes patient care a priority and who adopts a reflective, self-critical approach. We have excellent, modern, well-equipped facilities and a fantastic team of experienced staff.

Applicants require full GDC registration and must be eligible to hold a Board Dental List Number in Scotland. They must have excellent communication skills and the drive to provide outstanding service.

If you would like the care you deliver to make a difference, then this is the post for you.

This post is subject to Exposure Prone Occupational Health Clearance and Protecting Vulnerable Groups (Disclosure) checks.

Location, Working Pattern and Contract Duration

This post will be based at The Balfour, in Kirkwall, as well as possibly working from our clinic in Stromness, Garson Dental Clinic.

The successful candidate will work: Part Time 7.5 hours (one day) per week

This post is Fixed-Term for 1 year for the implementation of this specific training project

It is a condition of this employment that you must live and remain a resident within the UK for the post in which you will be employed with [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal].

Benefits and Salary

Did you know NHS Scotland salaries are higher than those in England, Wales, and Northern Ireland?

The salary for this post is £54,117 - £81,174 (pro rata) and if residing in Orkney, you’ll also receive a Distant Islands Allowance of £1,719 (pro rata) per annum, and subject to eligibility, Remote Areas Allowance, adding extra value to your rewarding career with us.

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] also offers an attractive pension scheme, wide range of work life balance policies, employee assistance programme and various discounts to both local and national retailers.

Further Information

If you share our vision and are ready to be part of Team Orkney, we’d love to hear from you. Your rewarding career starts here!

We are happy to consider any reasonable adjustments that candidates may need during the recruitment process, and you will be asked whether you require any during your application. If there are additional requirements you would like to request, please contact [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]

For further guidance on the recruitment process and tips for creating a strong application, please refer to our Candidate Application Pack.

To find out more about this opportunity please contact Steven Johnston, Director of Dentistry on [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]

This post is subject to a PVG Scheme Record check.

Reference: 244691

Salary: Public Dental Officer – PDS (£54,117 - £81,174)

Contract Type: Permanent

Posted On: 06 May 2026

Closing Date: 20/05/2026

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