Dublin Dental University Hospital (DDUH)- Dentists

Non Consultant Hospital Doctors (NCHDs)

Junior House Officer (JHO) x 6 Training Positions (newly qualified Dentists)

12 Month Fixed Term Temporary Contracts

(On-site training positions)

The DDUH is seeking to recruit 6 Junior House Officers to join the team from Monday, 29th June 2026. These posts are full time, 39 hours per week, 12 months in duration and fixed term temporary training contracts. 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 areas such as General Duty, Paedodontics, Special Care Dentistry, Restorative and Oral Surgery.

Outline of Duties and Responsibilities

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

The examination and treatment of patients attending the DDUH or such other outside institutions as determined by the Board from time to time.
The JHO 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 our QMIS.
The JHO will also ensure the furnishing of reports and the general supervision of the clinical work, carried out under the direction and control of the Hospital Board, the Dean of Dental Affairs, and the Consultant in Charge of the Department, or clinics to which you may be assigned from time to time.
The JHO is responsible for administrative duties with regard to the follow up of patient care.
The post is regarded as a training post and as such the satisfactory performance of the 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.
You 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 requires the provision of emergency on call services both on site and off site for the DDUH 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:

Be a dentist who is just qualified or eligible to apply with 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.

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.
Proof of blood test for HIV. This must 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 Monday, 18th May 2026 at 5pm, no late applications will be accepted.

Shortlisting will take place immediately thereafter and in person interviews will be scheduled on Tuesday, 26th May 2026.

Successful candidates will commence no later than 29th June 2026 commencing with a full week of mandatory induction training.

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 simion.tita@dental.tcd.ie

All job offers are subject to two satisfactory references, DDUH Garda Vetting, IPS Garda Vetting, Medical Examination and CPD in various HSEland Training Programmes.

Dublin Dental University Hospital is an equal opportunities employer.

NCHD - Junior House Officer - Training Positions Year 2026-2027

Job Description