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Community Dental Officer

Whittington Health NHS Trust
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Location
Salary
£50,512 - £75,767 £50,512 - £75,767 excl. LW
Profession
Administrative and IT
Deadline
24 Apr 2025
Contract Type
12 months (Fixed term)
Posted Date
10 Apr 2025

Job overview

We are looking for enthusiastic dental professionals to join our dynamic community dental team at Whittington Health to work in the borough of Brent and Harrow. We are a large organisation providing paediatric and special care dentistry across ten boroughs in north London.  You will work alongside our dedicated team including specialists, therapists, and oral health promoters, in fully equipped clinics and be well-supported by an experienced nursing and management team. You will have opportunities to develop your skills and interests in the areas of paediatric and special care dentistry.

Main duties of the job

The Community Dental Officer has the primary care role in the provision of high-quality oral health care to children and adults with complex needs who cannot be treated in general dental services.

In addition to clinical care, the post-holder may be required to participate in screening and epidemiology programmes for children and adults. The post holder would be expected to actively participate in clinical governance, audit and training programmes to improve the quality of service provision.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

  • To provide high quality dental care  to referred children who may be dentally anxious with  high treatment needs or require special care
  • To provide dental care to adults with disabilities and special needs
  • To participate in epidemiology and screening programmes in schools, nurseries and for special care groups where indicated.
  • To contribute to oral health promotion programmes and dental public health activities
  • To manage the dental surgery to ensure that high quality dental services are provided safely, effectively and efficiently.
  • To comply with relevant standards and evidence-based guidelines and participate in its Clinical Governance, audit and training programmes.
  • To provide clinical cover, when required, in health centres other than their base clinic.
  • To communicate appropriately and sensitively with patients, families and carers taking into consideration differences in language, ability and culture.