Are you our new dentist?

Job Description

Are you looking for a varied work environment?

We are seeking a dentist for a full-time (100%) position at Valdres Dental Clinic to help develop the dental health services in Innlandet County. Valdres Dental Clinic is a large, modern dental clinic with 4 dentists, 1 dental hygienist, and 4 assistants/dental secretaries.

We believe that a good work environment and professional development help ensure our patients have a safe and positive experience. That is why we hold regular professional meetings in all our districts and place a high priority on training and professional development.

If you’d like to know what it’s like to work for the Dental Health Service in Innlandet County, we’ve created a dedicated website.
You can access this website here:

https://innlandetfylke.no/tjenester/tannhelse/jobb-i-tannhelsetjenesten/

We offer you, as a dental professional:

• A secure and predictable salary and workplace.
• Clinics with a patient-centered approach.
• A stable patient roster across all patient groups.
• A wide variety of professional challenges.
• Modern clinics that keep pace with technological advancements.
• A professional network throughout the county.
• Training and professional development through in-house professional development days and external courses.
• A pleasant work environment.
• Salary to be negotiated.
• County government employment terms with good pension and insurance plans.
• The workplace is Valdres Dental Clinic, Garlivegen 16, 2900 Fagernes.

A stabilization allowance of NOK 87,232 per year is paid for a full-time (100%) position for dentists at the Valdres Dental Clinic. This allowance will be provided until December 31, 2028, subject to continued funding

If you’d like to move to one of these municipalities, we’d be happy to help you with information, advice, and guidance regarding housing, schools and daycare centers, recreational activities, and similar matters.

We are looking for candidates who meet the following requirements:

• Hold a Norwegian license to practice as a dentist or are final-year students (provided you have passed your exams and obtained a valid Norwegian license to practice as a dentist by the start date).
• Norwegian language skills equivalent to B2 level, both spoken and written
• Strong communication skills.
• Patient-centered approach.
• Works well with others and can work independently.
• Is a good colleague who will contribute to development.

Qualifications:

• The appointment will be based on a comprehensive assessment of the interview, education, work experience, and references
• Suitability will be a decisive factor in the hiring decision

About the employer

Innlandet County Council is responsible for public dental health services in the county. We also treat adult, fee-paying patients.

The dental health service in Innlandet County Council has over 300 positions, distributed across 39 dental clinics in six districts. The County Dental Officer heads the entire service, and each district is led by its own Chief Dental Officer. The administration is based at the county office in Hamar.

Application

Innlandet County Council wants its workforce to reflect the diversity of the population and therefore encourages everyone who is qualified according to the job posting to apply. Personal suitability will be emphasized.

We never ask for Bank ID information during the application process.

A police clearance certificate—no older than three months—is required for all positions in the dental health service.

Please note that all applicants will be included on a public list of applicants, cf. Section 25 of the Public Administration Act. Exemptions from publication are granted only in exceptional cases, and you must explain why you should be exempt from publication in the text field of the application.                           

Please note that redundant employees of the county government may have priority for the position.

Innlandet County Council uses an electronic application form.

We look forward to receiving your application.