NCHD Senior House Officer - Oncology Training Position

Dublin Dental University Hospital

Non Consultant Hospital Doctors (NCHD) – Senior House Officer (SHO) Dental Oncology and Medically Compromised Patients x 1 Training Position

18 Month Fixed Term Temporary Contract

The DDUH is seeking to recruit 1x Senior House Officer to join the team as soon as possible. This post is a full time, 39 hours per week, 18 months in duration and fixed term temporary training contract. The terms and conditions are aligned to those of the National NCHD Contract. The position reports to and is accountable to the Clinical Director and Executive Registrar. The post will reflect General Professional Training with specialty interest in the Dental Oncology and Medically Compromised Patients.

Outline of Duties and Responsibilities

The role of the Senior House Officer includes but is not limited to:

• The examination and treatment of patients attending the Dublin Dental University Hospital (DDUH) Dental Oncology Clinics under the supervision of the Academic Consultants in the area. This includes:

  • Patients preparing to receive radiation therapy for head and neck cancer

  • Monitoring of Head and Neck Cancer patients during active treatment

  • Rehabilitation of post-treatment Dental Oncology patients

• The examination and treatment of patients attending the DDUH or such other outside institutions as determined by the Board from time to time.

• The Senior House Officer will keep appropriate records of patients under their care. In addition, ensuring all clinical incidents/accidents and complaints which occur within the clinic are reported in a timely manner as part of the DDUH's risk management processes on the DDUH’s Quality Management Information System (QMIS).

• The Senior House Officer will also ensure the furnishing of reports and the general supervision of the clinical work they are carrying out under the direction and control of the Hospital Board, Clinical Director, the Dean of Dental Affairs, and the Consultant in charge of the Department, or clinics to which they may be assigned from time to time.

• The SHO is responsible for administrative duties regarding the follow up of patient care.

• The post is regarded as a training post and as such the satisfactory performance of these duties require further knowledge and skill as part of continuous development to which study/research periods will be made available under the Further Educational Policy.

• The successful candidate will be expected to attend as per the clinical postings assigned by the Clinical Director.

• The overall administrative responsibility for non-consultant Hospital staff is with the Chairperson of the Hospital Clinical Committee who generally delegates that responsibility to the Executive Registrar.

• The post will require the provision of an emergency “on-call” services both on site and off site for the Dublin Dental University Hospital or such other institutions as required.

The extent and speed of change in the delivery of services is such that adaptability is essential to this level of appointment. The person chosen will be required to maintain, enhance and develop their knowledge, skills and aptitudes necessary to respond to changing situations.  Therefore, this Job Description is an outline of the current broad areas of responsibility and accountability and should not be regarded as a comprehensive listing. It will be reviewed and updated in line with future needs.

Qualifications, Experience and Person Specification

Each candidate must: 

• A minimum one year’s post qualification experience.

• Be a dentist who is fully registered or registerable on the Register of Dentists of the Dental Council of Ireland.

• The selected candidate if not registered on the Register of Dentists, will be required, before appointment, to be so registered.

• Have obtained one MFDS exam before the expiration of the Senior House Officer contract.

• In accordance with HSE Circular 012/2009 ‘Implementation of Recommendation of Report on the Prevention of Transmission of Blood borne diseases in the health care setting’, candidates must furnish the Dublin Dental University Hospital with:

  • 1) Evidence of their Hepatitis B Titre Levels.

  • 2) Evidence to state that they are Hepatitis B Negative.

  • 3) Evidence to state that they are Hepatitis C Negative. 

  These three pieces of documentation must all be dated within 6 months of your start date in the Hospital.

• Hold the necessary working rights required by Irish law to successfully work and remain in Ireland during the period of the contract duration.

Desirable:

• Proficient user of Microsoft Office packages.

• Have a clear understanding of your career path and the role this appointment could play in the pursuit of clearly identified career goals.

• Excellent interpersonal & communication skills and the ability to relate effectively at all levels.

• Have an understanding of the role of Patient Services in a Hospital environment.

General

Dublin Dental University Hospital will not be liable for travelling or other expenses incurred by candidates who may be invited to attend for interview.

Closing Date for Applications is Friday, 6th February 2026 at noon, no late applications will be accepted.

Shortlisting will take place immediately thereafter and in person interviews will be arranged.

Interested candidates should upload a CV and cover letter to include their motivation, dentistry interest and career aspirations via Hirehive. A number of shortlisting questions will also be required for completion on application.

If you require a full job description or have any specific questions please contact HR Officer, Simion Tita via email at [email protected]. For any informal inquires please contact Prof Michael O’Sullivan, Clinical Director Michael.O'[email protected].

Offers are subject to Garda Vetting, references, Safe Pass and Trade Certificate and CPD in various HSEland Training Programmes

The Dublin Dental Hospital is an equal opportunities employer