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Job overview
We are delighted to be able to offer an opportunity for a highly motivated, ambitious individual to join our well integrated team.
The successful candidate will have gained experience in a broad range of clinical skills in restorative dentistry, oral surgery, paediatric dentistry, community or special care dentistry and be confident in managing patients with these dental procedures and additional needs. They will be adaptable, motivated and be content working across sites with a variety of professional colleagues. An ability to manage patients under conscious sedation would be desirable.
Main duties of the job
For an informal discussion and further information regarding the opportunity and Directorate, please contact: Dr Graham Walton (Clinical Director) on 0191 2823216, or via email at [email protected]
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
- Provide a full oral examination and treatment plan for patients of all ages who appropriately access the Newcastle Community Dental Service for advice or treatment. • Provide and maintain a high standard of comprehensive dental care. • Provide emergency treatment where necessary either as sole treatment or part of a planned course of treatment.
Person specification
Audit
Essential
- Evidence of participation in audit.
Desirable
- Higher degree.
- Publications in the last 2 years.
- Evidence of involvement in and understanding of research methodology and publication of findings.
- Research/critical review of literature essential.
Research
Essential
- Evidence of leading clinical audit.
- An understanding of Clinical Governance
Desirable
- Higher degree.
Teaching
Essential
- Experience of participation in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching.
Desirable
- Postgraduate qualification in medical education.
- Experience of supervising junior dental staff.
- Ability to teach clinical skills.
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Broad range of clinical experience in Restorative Dentistry and general dentistry
- Experience in treating CDS patient groups or equivalent.
Management and Administration Experience
Essential
- Committed to share in professional, managerial and teaching responsibilities necessary to fulfil the obligations of the Directorate to the Trust and its workforce.
- Flexible approach to service delivery and committed approach to development.
- Able to communicate well with patients and colleagues.
- An understanding of Clinical Governance.
Desirable
- Proven administration ability.
- Understanding of service and specialty goals.
Education, Qualifications and Specialist Skills
Essential
- BDS or equivalent primary dental qualification.
- Current full registration with the UK General Dental Council.
- Performer number with NHS England
- At least 3 years postgraduate training, at least one year of which is in a relevant specialty.
Desirable
- Leadership and training experience.
- Higher Degree.
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This advert is for Community Dental Officer with The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust in Newcastle Upon Tyne, North East and Yorkshire, England. It is listed as a Administrative and IT role. The advertised salary is £54,502 - £81,753 per annum. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 12 Jul 2026.
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