Public Dental Officer

Equal opportunities statement

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.

Tha beàrnan-obrach NHS Eilean Siar uile gu léir a' nochdadh air làrach-lìn NHS na h-Alba còmhla ri dealbh-obrach.

ISLE OF BARRA

Public Dental Officer

PDO £54,117 - £81,174 (pro rata)

Plus Distant Islands Allowance £1,406 pro rata

30 hours per week

Permanent post

A generous relocation package available up to £8,000.

Allowances Payable:

• Distant Islands Allowance of £1,406 per annum/pro rata
• Remote Areas Allowance: £4,500 per annum/pro rata for years 1–3; £9,000 per annum/pro rata for years 3+
• 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 and on‑call payment for undertaking on‑call duties
• Up to 33 days annual leave per annum plus 8 public holidays (dependent on NHS service)

Provide dental care to priority group patients, particularly children and adults who require additional support, in static clinical environments as well as care homes and other domiciliary settings.

Travel to additional locations on the Uists and other islands as needed, with travel and accommodation expenses covered.

Deliver a range of treatments in sometimes challenging environments, meeting complex patient needs.

Clinical skills and competency necessary to provide a range of treatments within challenging environments.

Register with the PVG Scheme (Protecting Vulnerable Groups Scheme).

For further information regarding this post, please contact Joanne Bark at [email omitted] or by telephone

CLOSING DATE: 02/03/2026