Job overview
Northumbria Community Dental are excited to appoint to the post of Community Dental Officer within the Community Dental Service covering both Northumberland and North Tyneside.
We are a team of clinicians providing dental care to vulnerable populations of both adults and children, covering 9 clinical sites.
The successful candidate must show outstanding clinical skills evidenced through experience of working with our population, leadership skills, have audit and quality improvement experience and be flexible to the needs of the service. Working as a dental officer involves working independently, supporting patients with informed decision making, whilst managing your time and clinic. There will need to be evidence of skills around conflict management and safeguarding.
Please note we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if a suitable number of applications are received.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will be required to provide comprehensive care to patients with additional needs, including treatment under sedation and general anaesthetic.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please refer to the detailed job description and person specification attached to the advert for full details.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree in Dental Surgery as recognised by the General Dental Council
- Completion of Foundation Training or equivalent
- Full registration as a dentist with the General Dental Council
- Inclusion on NHS England’s Performer List or be eligible for inclusion prior to starting post
Desirable
- Relevant post-graduate qualification
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This advert is for Community Dental Officer with Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust in North Shields, North East and Yorkshire, England. It is listed as a Administrative and IT role. The advertised salary is £54,502 - £81,753 pro rata per annum. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 30 Jun 2026.
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