# Band A Community Paediatric and Special Care Dental Service > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Bromley Healthcare CIC. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/band-a-community-paediatric-and-special-care-dental-service/3ee2568d-4265-4fe4-b313-bc9311e95b98 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/band-a-community-paediatric-and-special-care-dental-service/3ee2568d-4265-4fe4-b313-bc9311e95b98.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Bromley Healthcare CIC - **Location:** Across Bromley, Bexley and Greenwich - **Workplace type:** onsite - **Salary:** £54,502 - £81,753 per annum pro rata - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Part time - 22.5 hours per week (up to 22.5 hours. Multi site) - **Closing date:** 2026-09-08T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-08-25T08:40:59.163Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Kent/Bromley/Bromley_Healthcare/Community_Dentist/Community_Dentist-v8250736 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8250736?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** http://www.bromleyhealthcare.org.uk/ ## Job Content ### 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. ## Person Specification ### Other **Essential** - Knowledge of NHS Framework outlining Competencies for Band A dentists - Knowledge of GDC Standards - Awareness of issues related to EDI ### Experience **Essential** - Can demonstrate competencies in SCD to a Band A level - Recent experience in treating patients with complex medical problems · - Evidence of clinical experience in area of special care dentistry **Desirable** - Wide experience of CDS/HDS/GDS - Experience in various methods of pain and anxiety management · including IHS sedation - Specific experience in developing SCD services ### SPECIFIC SKILLS **Essential** - Highly developed knowledge of professional area underpinned by theory and expertise. - Awareness of current national General Dental Services contract and role of a specialist within primary care (Level 2). - Sound understanding of child/adult protection procedures. - Comprehensive IT skills (experience using Software of Excellence or similar dental software, Microsoft Publisher, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook and Word). - Advanced negotiation and problem solving skills with clients/ carers, staff and other professionals, including effective handling of complaints - To be able to evaluate the service for best practice and effective working systems. - Candidates must provide a portfolio to demonstrate: 1) that they are fulfilling the competencies of a Band A Dentist, and 2) performing competencies of a Band A Dentist **Desirable** - Car driver with reliable access to own car for work including outreach - Management skills training ### QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING **Essential** - Dental qualification recognised by the GDC. - Evidence of continuing professional development. - Eligible for/on a performers list - Evidence of formal teaching **Desirable** - MSc in special care or equivalent - Certificate in Conscious Sedation - Membership of professional societies ## Documents - [band a dentist jd (pdf, 432.4kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10563017) - [band a person specification (pdf, 24.7kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10563018) - [dental occupational health (pdf, 232.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10563019) ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.