Senior Dentist –  Oral Health Services

Is hospital dentistry your passion?  We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Dental Officer to work in Hawke’s Bay. This is a full time position which covers the Hospital Dental Services, and includes a 1:5 on call roster for dental and oral maxillofacial presentations.

The role is to provide outpatient and theatre sessions, with a specific focus on medically compromised, children and special needs patients. You’ll be part of a successful clinical and management team at Te Whatu Ora  Te Matau a Māui Hawke’s Bay.

The successful applicant will possess, or be eligible for, registration with the New Zealand Dental Council in general dentistry and have an ongoing commitment to providing a high-class service to the community. A knowledge of and experience with publicly delivered oral health services and experience within the hospital dental environment is a requirement.

This is a fixed term contract to cover parental leave.  Consideration will be given to applicants who may wish to work part-time.  Opportunities for permanent hours are also likely.

For further information about the position, in the first instance please contact Jeanette.Frechtling@HBDHB.govt.nz or 027 282 7903

Closing Date: 18^th April 2023