Specialist Dentist in Orthodontics (Oral Health Care, Primary Care Specialized Dental Unit)

We are seeking an orthodontic specialist dentist for a permanent employment relationship. The position is full-time, but we will take your wishes regarding working hours into account. Keski-Suomi Wellbeing Services County’s primary healthcare dental specialist unit has an orthodontic team. In addition to you, the team includes orthodontic specialist dentists, dentists in specialist training, dentists familiar with orthodontics, dental hygienists and dental assistants. Work has been divided extensively. The orthodontic specialist dentists and dentists work closely and regularly together, including in planning meetings. We have good cooperation with universities in specialist training. The dental specialist unit also has other specialist dentists, with whom we work excellently across professions. You will have the opportunity to develop your expertise broadly. The work includes travelling between service locations. If you wish and the resources allow, work in the oral and maxillofacial diseases unit in specialist healthcare can be combined with the role. We offer the opportunity to develop orthodontic care processes across the wellbeing services county. The starting salary for this position is €6,320.01 per month, plus possible supplements. The qualification requirement is a licence in Finland as a specialist dentist in orthodontics. Applicants are expected to have good teamwork and interpersonal skills and versatile, fluent expertise in the specialty. Experience in orthodontic treatment for children of different ages and adults is considered an advantage. We also require sufficient spoken and written Finnish for the position. We may interview applicants while the application period is open. The position may be filled as soon as a suitable person is found. The terms of employment are determined by the physicians’ employment and civil service collective agreement. A probationary period applies. The position requires suitability under section 48 of the Communicable Diseases Act regarding chickenpox and measles. The employer will determine the need for influenza and pertussis vaccinations. A warm welcome to join us as a colleague!