Graduate Dentist Intern (Dunedin/Auckland)

Graduate Dentist Intern (Dunedin/Auckland)-2401099

 

CLINICAL SERVICES
FACULTY OF DENTISTRY | TE KAUPEKA PŪNIHO

Are you about to complete your dental studies, or have you completed your degree within the last five years and want to join a supportive team-based dental practice where you will benefit from ongoing training and support? We offer modern facilities, state-of-the-art equipment, and ongoing educational opportunities.

•    Work for the Otago University Faculty of Dentistry in Dunedin or Auckland as a member of our low-cost private dental practice or dental hospital in Dunedin.
•    A supportive culture founded on teamwork, integrity, and social responsibility.
•    Potential to solidify your clinical skills in a supportive environment.

The role/Te mahi

The Faculty of Dentistry invites applications for four full-time, fixed term positions as Graduate Dentist Intern commencing in January 2025 – two in Dunedin and two in Auckland.   

In this role, you will work with experienced clinicians to provide a wide scope of general dental procedures. Throughout this one-year placement, you will benefit from ongoing mentoring, training, support, and coaching.

This is an outstanding opportunity, and you can apply for either of our two locations (Dunedin or Auckland).

Your skills and experience/Kā pūkeka me kā wheako

You are someone who values interacting with other professionals and thrives on working in a supportive culture founded on teamwork, integrity, and social responsibility. You aspire to form a firm foundation of clinical skills while acquiring some teaching skills. You may desire opportunities to get involved in research while consolidating your skills and may consider options for postgraduate learning.

To be successful in this role, you should have the following skills and experience:
•    Strong knowledge and understanding in all areas of general dentistry.
•    Exceptional communication and patient care skills.
•    Be a new Dental Graduate or a Dentist in the first five years of working.
•    Be able to work in a large cohesive team environment delivering dental care in our low-cost dental practice.
•    Outstanding time management skills.
•    A strong desire to consolidate your clinical skills in a supportive environment.
•    A drive to support students as a mentor in areas commensurate with your clinical expertise.

Further details/Pūroko

These are full-time (1 FTE), fixed-term positions for one year commencing 20 January 2025.

The salary for this position is $75,231 per annum.

The University is committed to meeting its obligations under the Children Act 2014. Candidates who successfully make the final stages of the recruitment process will be required to undergo a safety check.

For further information, please contact David Roessler via the contact details below.

Application/Tono

To submit your application (including CV and cover letter) please click the apply button below. Applications quoting reference number 2401099 will close on Sunday, 28 July 2024.

Additional Information

Contact: David Roessler     Tel: +64 27 278 6499

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Location: About Dunedin

Primary Location
 NZL-SI-Dunedin
Employment Status
 Fixed Term 
Salary Level and Range
 Dental House Surgeon 1 ($75,231)
Organisation
 Clinical Services
Job Function
 Teaching