Senior Dental Officer (Dentist) – Full Time – Falkland Islands Full Time

The FIG Health & Social Services Department are looking for a Senior Dental Practitioner to join our existing team which provides a comprehensive dental and oral health service, including emergency care, based in the King Edward Memorial Hospital in the Islands’ capital, Stanley.  The service currently has facilities for three surgeries plus a small technical area with plans underway to expand the department to four surgeries.  The service follows UK practices and standards of care, modified to meet local needs and circumstances. 

The Role

The successful applicant will undertake clinical and non-clinical duties, demonstrating the competencies of a seasoned dentist; this will involve carrying out the full duties of a dentist, acting as the clinical lead and internal advisor on all dental matters within the Department of Health and Social Services, with support from an external Dental Advisor.

You will be expected to lead the development of the new Oral Health Strategy and facilitate its implementation along with the development of the new Orthodontic Service in the Falkland Islands.

The role also involves running and managing a small team which will require a ‘roll your sleeves up’ approach to inspire confidence and generate commitment from the dental team to ensure an integrated and effective service is provided.

The Person 

• Holds a Bachelor of Dental Surgery with a minimum of 5 years’ experience as a general dental practitioner, ideally in a senior post in the UK’s National Health Service (NHS) or a primary care community dental practice
• Registered with the UK General Dental Council or recognised international equivalent which must be maintained for the duration of the appointment
• Knowledge and experience of working with clinical governance systems and processes, including undertaking audits
• Able to demonstrate the management and communication skills necessary to lead and support the dental team
• Competence in pouring dental models to be transported to the UK
• Flexible approach to work as there is a requirement to be on-call on alternate weekends, Bank Holidays and Public Holidays and may be required to work outside of normal working hours as necessary

The Package

• Fixed Term Contract, up to 4 years’
• Salary £93,199 per annum
• Eligibility for a 25% Gratuity, paid upon successful completion of the contract.
• 30 Days Annual Leave, plus government and public holidays (totalling 41 days leave)
• Relocation Allowance, to help with moving costs
• Flights Package for you and recognised dependents at the beginning and end of contract, and additional annual return flights contingent on the duration of the contract
• Government Housing for rent and a starter pack to help you settle in.
• Favourable income tax rates.
• A stimulating and supportive setting to work in and a unique and beautiful setting to live in.

How to Apply

Interested candidates can download the job description and further information from our online vacancy page.

To apply, please complete our online application form from our vacancy page www.jobs.gov.fk, by clicking on ‘Apply Now’ and completing the form.  Alternatively, download an offline form from the same page and email to [email protected] before the closing date.

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Applications close 31 March 2020 at 1930 GMT.