Dental Officer

  • NHS
  • Part Time
  • Douglas
  • 76951 - 89823 a year
NHS

Job Description

Job summary

Join our friendly and supportive team as a Dental Officer at Hillside Dental Practice where you will provide NHS dental care to the residents of the beautiful Isle of Man. Dental Services form part of the Integrated Primary and Community Care Group and we are dedicated to the provision of accessible, high quality and professional NHS dental services.

Main duties of the job

We are seeking passionate individuals to provide top-notch dental care in a welcoming and innovative environment. If you are committed to excellence and patient satisfaction, this could be the role for you! Whilst the closing date for these positions is 24th February 2025 we will be interviewing candidates on a first come, first served basis, as and when applications are received. We are hoping that our new colleagues will join us before Christmas! It is therefore likely that due to the demand for these positions, we may well appoint successful candidates prior to the closing date. We have the equivalent of two full-time employed positions available on competitive salaries. We are happy to consider applications from qualified dentists who can offer to work full-time or part-time hours and we look forward to hearing from you!

About us

By joining Manx Care on the Isle of Man youll be stepping away from NHS pressures and demands, as the Islands healthcare system is similar but separate to the UK NHS. We provide lots of opportunities for professional learning and CPD, this includes use of our well-resourced education and training centre. At many of our locations youll have access to free on-site car parking. People who relocate here can also get a refund on their National Insurance contributions for the first year of living here. In addition, we offer generous relocation packages for most of our roles! On the Isle of Man you can benefit from great lifestyle opportunities, a safe environment and great schools. Manx residents benefit from lower tax rates compared to most countries in the EU.

Job responsibilities

A workplace that invests in you

A competitive salary that increases each 12 months until you reach the salary maximum.

A 5-day working week (Monday to Friday) with bank holidays as paid time off.

Crown indemnity insurance cover

Be an integral member of the Manx Care Dental Services Team and be fully involved in the future development and transformation of community dental provision on the Isle of Man.

Be able to solely focus on and provide high quality NHS dental treatment to adults and children.

Option to earn additional allowances by covering weekend/bank holiday emergency clinics on a rotational basis.

Access to an excellent dental software system with administrative support at your fingertips.

Subject to meeting eligibility criteria, the IOM Public Service offers two pension arrangements the Isle of Man Government Unified Scheme 2011 or the Isle of Man Government Defined Contribution (DC) Arrangement.

You may be eligible for a Blue Light Card, unlocking a wide range of exclusive discounts on shopping, food and leisure activities at hundreds of popular high street and online retailers.

Our on-site education and training centre, Keyll Darree, comprises a lecture theatre, well stocked medical library, training facilities and a state of the art simulation lab which is operated by trained simulation practitioners.

We recognise the need for all medical staff on the Island to maintain connections with medicine in the United Kingdom and encourage links with other units, as well as providing study leave with pay and expenses to attend approved conferences and workshops.

Ability to apply for an unpaid career break after 3 years service.

Access to the Isle of Man Public Service Cycle to Work scheme after your first year of employment.

Free on-site car parking.

Access to the Learning, Education and Development training facility, which is exclusively for Public Service employees, to keep on top of your continuous professional development.

Access to the staff canteen at Nobles Hospital where you can purchase affordable food and drinks in your breaks.

Free access to the Isle of Man Government Staff Welfare Service which offers professional counselling, emotional support and sign-posting on a wide range of issues.

Subject to availability,Accommodation is available for the first 6 months in your role at a reduced rate for non-Island residents.

A relocation package of up to £7,000 based on receipts is available for this role. This role also qualifies for a recruitment incentive of £3,000, payable in the 1st, 13th, and 25th months of employment.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Registered with the General Dental Council
  • Hold a current NHS Performer Number
  • Evidence of completion of dental core training

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Employer name

Manx Care

Address

Hillside Dental Practice

Douglas

Isle of Man

IM1 4BR

Employer's website

https://www.gov.im/about-the-government/departments/health-and-social-care/ (Opens in a new tab)

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