Dental Adviser – Dental Reference Officer

Overview

In this role you support high-quality dental care across Scotland by reviewing proposed general dental treatment plans and ensuring standards. You will answer practitioner questions, assess prior approvals, and perform post-treatment verification to uphold care quality. The DRO focus ensures consistent clinical standards through pre- and post-treatment examinations. This is a collaborative, mission-driven opportunity within PSD Scotland to strengthen dental services and professional governance.

Pay / Benefits

• pension scheme
• work life balance policies
• occupational health services
• learning resource centres
• discounted leisure benefits
• financial and shopping benefits

Responsibilities

• Review and decide on proposed general dental treatment plans for approval, modification, or rejection
• Assess treatment plans submitted for prior approval
• Conduct post-treatment verification to support clinical care quality
• Perform pre- and post-treatment examinations to maintain consistent treatment planning standards
• Answer practitioner inquiries and provide guidance on clinical standards
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align with national dental care objectives

Key requirements

• Broad knowledge of all aspects of dental practice
• Commitment to continuing professional development
• Ability to be objective and non-judgmental in clinical decision-making
• Effective communication skills
• PVG Scheme check required
• Overseas criminal record check if lived/worked overseas in the last 5 years
• Current GDC registration at time of applying

• Objective and non-judgmental attitude
• Effective communication
• Commitment to professional development
• Collaborative, cross-functional teamwork
• Adaptability to different working patterns

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