Specialty Dentist in Oral Medicine

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.

NHS Lothian

Specialty Doctor in Oral Medicine

Reference : 246451

Closing Date : 15/05/2026

NHS Lothian 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 Lothian welcomes applications from all sections of society.

We will fully support disabled candidates, and candidates with long-term conditions or who are neurodivergent by making reasonable adjustments to our recruitment policy and practices.

Entry Criteria for a Specialty Doctor:

• shall be registered and have a Licence to Practice with the General Dental Council (GDC);

And

• shall have completed four years' full-time postgraduate training (or its equivalent gained on a less than full-time or flexible basis) since first obtaining registration, including adequate experience in the relevant specialty;

Or

• shall have equivalent training, experience or competencies, either in the UK or overseas.

Applications are welcome for the above Permanent, full time (40 hours per week) post based in Lauriston Building.

We are seeking a full time Specialty Dentist for Oral Medicine to fill a total of 10 sessions available within the Edinburgh Dental Institute.

This Specialty Dentist post offers an opportunity for the appointee to contribute to the delivery of a tiered, consultant-led Oral Medicine service at the Edinburgh Dental Institute (EDI). They will work 10 PAs with the days of work to be agreed with the Clinical Director.

The post holder will be responsible to Lorraine Canning, Clinical Services Manager and Professional Lead William Harrison and will work with colleagues within Oral Medicine and Oral Surgery and the wider Dental Institute.

Appropriately experienced applicants must have full registration with the General Dental Council, and have completed at least 3 years full-time postgraduate training with demonstrable experience of supporting patients in Oral Medicine and Oral Surgery. The post start date can be flexible.

Informal enquiries and visits are welcome and should initially be made to:

Dr William Harrison

Professional Lead

Oral Health Service

4th Floor, Lauriston Building,

Lauriston Place

Edinburgh

EH3 9HB

Email:

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