Band A Dentist

NHS; London, Greater London, Bromley; On-site; GBP 47,000 - 72,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading community interest company in London seeks a part-time dentist to provide specialized dental care in domiciliary and clinical settings. The role involves working with diverse patient needs, offering strong support for career development, and ensuring high standards of care. Ideal candidates will have a registered dental qualification and experience in special care dentistry. Excellent communication skills and a full UK driving license are essential.

Benefits

Pension schemes

Discounted gym memberships

Cycle schemes

Electronics discounts

High street discounts

Blue Light Card

Low-interest loans

Lease car schemes

Qualifications

• Experience treating children and adults with urgent dental needs.
• Experience in clinical audit and community dental services.

Responsibilities

• Provide dental care for patients with diverse special care needs.
• Coordinate with dental team members and promote the service.
• Manage treatment under sedation or general anaesthesia.

Skills

Communication

Proficiency in English

Full UK driving license

Education

Registered Dental Qualification with GDC

Vocational/Dental Foundation Training

Certificate in special care/paediatric dentistry

Masters in special care/paediatric dentistry

Job description

Part-time - 22.5 hours per week (Domiciliary Visit Essential Part of the Job)

Salary is NHS Salaried Dentists Band A:

Salary £47,653 - £71,479 + London Waiting & Dependant on Experience

We are looking for an enthusiastic and conscientious dentist to join our team. Whether you are an ambitious dentist seeking community experience before specialty training or looking to move away from the stresses of general practice, this is an ideal place to work.

We provide strong support to clinicians to help them learn and excel; 3 of our dental officers have been selected for highly competitive specialty training programs.

Our Community Dental Service offers dentistry to a diverse patient base, including adults and children requiring special or specialist care. Some clinics are equipped for treatment with inhalation and/or intravenous sedation, and we also provide dental treatment under general anaesthesia for children and adult special care patients at the Princess Royal Hospital in Orpington.

Beyond clinical settings, we collaborate with various organisations to deliver dental care in patients' homes and care homes, focusing on delivering care as close to home as possible.

Interviews are expected to be held during the week commencing 2nd June 2025.

Main duties of the job

Your primary responsibility will be to provide dental care for adult and child patients with diverse special care needs, both in domiciliary and clinical settings, under local anaesthesia, inhalational sedation, and possibly general anaesthesia in hospital.

You will be part of the NHS England Paediatric Dental Care pathway, working collaboratively, making treatment plans, and advising other dental team members on the care of patients with special needs. Experience working alongside a Dental Therapist and in treatment of patients in a special care setting with inhalation sedation is advantageous.

You will have excellent nursing support and access to training allowances for Continuing Professional Development.

We seek an energetic, flexible, self-motivated individual with excellent communication and interpersonal skills, IT competence, and a willingness to participate in peer review, clinical governance, and audit projects.

The role requires domiciliary visits, which are essential, so please consider this when applying.

About us

Bromley Healthcare is a community interest company offering services including community nursing, health visiting, and therapy services. Salary depends on NHS experience and current banding/pay point. We offer excellent benefits such as pension schemes, discounted gym membership, cycle to work scheme, electronics discounts, EAP, high street discounts, Blue Light Card, low-interest loans, lease car scheme, and more. We are committed to caring for our service users, their families, and colleagues' wellbeing.

Job responsibilities

Coordinate with Dental Officers, Specialist Dentists, General Dental Practitioners, and Hospital Consultants; promote the service; deliver dental treatment, preventive care, and education to priority groups including those with dental anxiety, medical complexities, disabilities, mental health issues, and vulnerabilities such as Looked After Children. Provide domiciliary care, sedation, or general anaesthesia treatments, and conduct epidemiological work.

Manage clinical staff such as dental therapists/hygienists/nurses, maintain accurate patient records, complete NHS forms, handle patient charges securely, and document epidemiological and clinical activities.

Assess patient needs accurately, plan and deliver appropriate treatments, and ensure timely referrals and treatment initiation. Develop skills through ongoing training and work on treating patients with additional needs and urgent dental issues.

Person Specification

Qualification

• Registered Dental Qualification with GDC
• Vocational/Dental Foundation Training
• Full NHS Primary Dental Care Performer number
• Full GDC registration
• Certificate or Masters in special care/paediatric dentistry (preferred)
• Professional memberships (Royal Colleges)

Experience

• Treating children and adults with urgent needs
• Experience with patients with additional needs
• Clinical audit experience
• Community Dental Service experience
• Experience with sedation/GA treatments

Skills

• Full UK driving license with car
• Strong communication skills
• Proficiency in English
• Knowledge of standards, procedures, and safety regulations
• CPD record
• Self-awareness of limitations and development needs
• Ability to follow protocols

Knowledge

• Special care dentistry and role understanding
• GDC standards
• Public health issues
• Ethnic minority issues

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to DBS checks under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975.

Salary range: £50,512 to £75,767 per annum, inclusive of HCAS.