Principal Dental Surgeon – HSE Mid West (Ref: HSEMW26009)

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A senior leadership opportunity is available for a Principal Dental Surgeon within HSE Mid West, providing strategic and clinical leadership across dental services in Limerick, Clare, and North Tipperary. This role combines advanced clinical practice with service planning, governance, and regional responsibilities, making a significant impact on public oral health services.

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Key Responsibilities

• Provide senior clinical leadership in public dental services
• Lead service planning, evaluation, and quality improvement initiatives
• Ensure compliance with HSE clinical governance and patient safety standards
• Supervise and mentor dental surgeons and multidisciplinary teams
• Contribute to regional and national dental health strategies
• Manage clinical resources effectively across multiple locations
• Represent dental services at management and stakeholder forums

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Registration as a Dental Surgeon with the Irish Dental Council
• Extensive post-registration experience in public health or hospital dentistry
• Demonstrated leadership and management experience
• Strong knowledge of clinical governance and service development
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• Eligibility to work in Ireland

Salary, Benefits & Working Hours

• Salary Scale (Principal Dental Surgeon – Grade 197X): €112,613 – €136,720 per annum (LSIs applicable)
• Permanent Wholetime, Permanent Part-time, Specified Purpose options available
• Public service pension scheme
• Annual leave and paid public holidays in line with HSE terms
• Continuous professional development opportunities

Location & Employer Information

This role is based across Limerick, Clare, and North Tipperary, within the HSE Mid West region. The employer is the Health Service Executive, Ireland’s national public health service, delivering comprehensive community and hospital-based care.