Dentist

DENTIST (CASUAL POSITION / SHORT TERM CONTRACT WORK)

A further opportunity has arisen for an experienced dentist to join the Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) Tasmania community-based mobile dental team to provide dental care to diverse, rural and remote locations across the North West and East Coast of Tasmania.

This role will operate during periods of annual, sick and study leave as well as at intervals to address the high, unmet dental care needs of communities with consideration to funding requirements.

This position will involve travel to rural communities and needs an experienced dentist who:
> Can give input to improve the RFDS Tasmania Mobile Dental Program;
> Believes in a community-based approach to dental care;
> Is a qualified general dentist in Australia;
> Will provide high quality dental care in accordance with clinical standards and policies;
> Has strong patient communication skills and the ability to lead a dental team; and
> Maintains high standards of infection control.

To be successful, you need to possess:
> Minimum of 2-3 years’ experience;
> Current Working with Vulnerable People check;
> Current First Aid, CPR and immunisation records; and
> Current drivers licence.

We are offering the successful candidate:
> A casual / short term works contract linked to Commonwealth funded contract;
> Work in a dedicated and well trained professional environment;
> Rewarding and varied work; and
> The back-up of a supportive team environment.

This service is a vital link to bringing high quality oral health care to our rural population. This role requires you to hold the highest standards of patient care and the ability to manage a diverse clinical environment.

For a detailed Position Description see here

Please send your CV and a cover letter to Nicole.Henty@rfdstas.org.au at RFDS Tasmania.

For more details please contact Nicole on 6779 1480 or 0419 423 726 if you have any queries regarding the detailed role.

Applications close, COB Friday 14 September 2018.