Community Dental Officer

Job Description

- Community Dental Officer (HAM01634)Community Dental Officer:HAM01634

• Community Dental Officer Oral Health Waikato
• Permanent Part time 32 hours per week (0.8FTE)
• Be part of the national transformation in Health
• Training opportunities in both general and specialist dentistry
• Large variety in scope and location of work
• Highly skilled supportive team

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is committed to building a health system that serves all New Zealanders.

About the Role

We are seeking applications from Community Dentists interested in joining the Oral health Service based in the Waikato. This Part time role is based in Hamilton, but will involve frequent rural travel to our Rural Hospitals and Community clinics across the region.

The function of the role

• Our Community Dentists assist with providing Dental care beyond the scope of a Dental/Oral Health Therapist and to assist with patients under nitrous oxide sedation, general anaesthetic, for the eligible pre-schoolers, students and some adolescents. Also assisting out team with the graduate and undergraduate education programmes.

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About the Team/Service

Our service strives to be leaders in their specialty, eliminating health inequalities and achieving health equity in our community. Our service sees patients of all ages from all over the midlands region and work closely with a diverse range of speciality services to achieve the best patient outcomes. We know how important strong relationships are with people who access our services with their whanau. For us, providing the best dental care and improving the patients oral health is at the forefront!

About Hamilton

Waikato Hospital is a major regional hospital in Hamilton and is a leading tertiary teaching hospital located in Hamilton, New Zealand, serving as the regional hub for the Midland area, which includes the Waikato, Bay of Plenty, Lakes, Tairawhiti, and Taranaki districts. With around 722 inpatient beds, 22 operating theatres, and a dedicated outpatient clinic and procedure centre, Waikato Hospital provides comprehensive hospital services, including radiology, laboratory, and pharmacy. As a major teaching hospital with affiliations to the University of Auckland, University of Waikato, and Wintec, it offers a dynamic learning environment and access to research opportunities. The hospital is equipped with advanced diagnostic and treatment facilities located on the Waiora Waikato Hospital Campus, with both road and air ambulance support.

Hamilton, where Waikato Hospital is situated, is a vibrant city nestled alongside the scenic Waikato River, offering a perfect mix of nature and culture. Explore the stunning Hamilton Gardens, home to themed gardens from Italy to Asia, or visit the Waikato Museum to delve into the region's rich history. The city also boasts the Hamilton Zoo, where you can walk through an aviary filled with native birds. Hamilton is a lively hub, with a variety of cafes, restaurants, and bars, along with events like rugby, cricket, and the famous National Agricultural Fieldays and Balloons over Waikato festival. With its vibrant atmosphere and proximity to outdoor adventures, Hamilton is an ideal place to live and work.