Band A Community Paediatric and Special Care Dental Service

Job overview

Dental Officer – Band A

Location: Bexley, Greenwich & Bromley Hours: Up to 22.5 hours per week Salary: £54,502 - £81,753 per annum pro rata Contract: Permanent

Are you passionate about making a real difference to vulnerable patients' oral health? Join our dedicated Community Dental Service delivering high-quality care to children and adults with complex needs, including those with disabilities, medical conditions, and social vulnerabilities.

Working within a supportive, multidisciplinary team, you’ll provide clinical care, preventive treatment, and outreach services across multiple sites. This is a rewarding opportunity to be part of an innovative and forward-thinking organisation committed to continuous learning and service excellence.

Requirements:

• GDC-registered Dental Practitioner
• NHS Performer Number
• Experience or strong interest in Special Care and Paediatric Dentistry
• Valid driving licence and access to a car
• Commitment to safeguarding, patient-centred care, and ongoing professional development

Why join us? We offer a flexible, supportive environment with opportunities that would support further training ambitions and career development in a service that values compassion, innovation, and wellbeing.

Interviews to be held W/C 25th May 2026

Main duties of the job

We are seeking a motivated and compassionate Dental Officer to join our dynamic Community Dental Service. This is a unique opportunity to provide high-quality dental care to children and adults with additional needs, including those with learning disabilities, complex medical conditions, and social vulnerabilities such as homelessness or being in care.

Working across our clinics in Bexley, Greenwich and Bromley, you will play a key role in delivering routine and preventive care, supporting outreach services, and managing treatment under sedation or general anaesthetic where required. You will also work closely with dental nurses, therapists, consultants, and external partners to ensure coordinated, patient-centred care.

As part of our team, you'll be supported in developing your clinical skills and contributing to service improvement through clinical governance, audit and peer review.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The Dental Officer will provide high-quality clinical care, preventive treatment, and oral health education to children and adults with additional needs, including those with physical, learning, medical, or social vulnerabilities. The role involves working across a variety of community settings, including clinics, domiciliary visits, and outreach programmes, and may involve treatment under conscious sedation or general anaesthesia.

Key responsibilities include:

• Delivering patient-centred dental care to individuals with complex needs.
• Carrying out assessments, treatment planning, and dental procedures within the scope of NHS primary dental care.
• Supporting the supervision and development of dental nurses and other team members.
• Maintaining accurate clinical records and ensuring compliance with NHS documentation and charging procedures.
• Participating in clinical governance activities such as audit, peer review, and quality improvement initiatives.
• Engaging in continuing professional development to maintain up-to-date clinical knowledge and skills.
• Promoting a safe, clean, and efficient working environment, and adhering to infection control, safeguarding, and health and safety policies.
• Collaborating with other healthcare professionals, external agencies, and hospital services to support integrated care pathways.
• Using dental IT systems (e.g., R4/SoE) and Microsoft Office applications effectively in clinical and administrative tasks.
• Contributing to the development of the service through active involvement in training, mentoring, and service evaluation.

The role requires strong clinical skills, adaptability, excellent communication, and a commitment to delivering compassionate, equitable care within a multidisciplinary setting.

Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.