The Health Service Executive is seeking applications for the position of Dental Surgeon (General) in Donegal. This is an excellent opportunity to deliver high-quality primary dental care within a public health setting, supporting community oral health services across the region.
This role is open to both HSE and non-HSE applicants and offers long-term career security with flexible contract options.
Key Responsibilities
• Provide comprehensive general dental care to eligible patients
• Diagnose and treat a wide range of dental conditions
• Deliver preventative and restorative dental treatments
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date clinical records
• Work collaboratively with dental nurses and wider primary care teams
• Adhere to HSE clinical governance and infection control standards
• Participate in service development and quality improvement initiatives
Required Skills & Qualifications
• Registration (or eligibility for registration) with the Irish Dental Council
• Recognised primary dental qualification
• Competence in general dentistry across all age groups
• Strong communication and patient-care skills
• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team
• Commitment to continuous professional development
Salary, Benefits & Working Hours
• Grade: Dental Surgeon – General (Grade Code 1597)
• Salary Scale: €74,080 – €107,389 per annum (pro-rata for part-time), in line with HSE consolidated salary scales effective 1 August 2025
• Contract Type: Permanent Part-time and Permanent Wholetime options available
• Benefits include public service pension scheme, paid annual leave, paid sick leave, and access to HSE training and development programmes
Location & Employer Information
• Location: Donegal
• Health Region: HSE West and North West
• Employer: Health Service Executive (HSE)
• The role is based within community dental services, delivering essential oral healthcare to the local population
Application Details
• Reference Number: PC0012026
• Recruiter: HSE West and North West (Donegal, Sligo, Leitrim, Roscommon, Mayo, Galway)
• Informal Enquiries:
– Dr Lucy White, Acting Principal Dental Surgeon
– Email: Lucy.White@hse.ie
– Tel: 074 912 3562
Last Day to Apply: 13 February 2026, 12:00 PM
