Community Dental Officer - Special Care

Communication Partners; London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 76,000; Part time

Job summary

An established healthcare organization is seeking a dedicated dentist to join their community service team. This role involves delivering essential dental care to adults with special needs, ensuring high-quality treatment across various clinical settings. You'll be part of a passionate team committed to improving patient outcomes and providing care closer to home. With opportunities for professional development and a supportive work environment, this position is perfect for those looking to make a meaningful impact in community healthcare. Join a forward-thinking team that values your expertise and dedication to patient care.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Annual travel card loan

Training and development opportunities

Comprehensive induction program

Car lease scheme (for Band 5 and up)

Qualifications

• Full registration with the GDC required.
• Proven maintenance of post-graduate continuing professional development.

Responsibilities

• Deliver dental care and advice to adults with special care needs.
• Undertake thorough examinations and treatment planning for patients.
• Lead the dental team in managing medical emergencies.

Skills

Verbal and written communication skills

Understanding of dental services within the NHS

Knowledge of current trends in dentistry

Computer literacy

Willingness to keep up to date with new techniques

Education

Bachelor in Dental Surgery or equivalent

Post graduate qualification

Job description

Central London Community Healthcare NHS Trust

About

Central London Community Healthcare (CLCH) is one of the largest community healthcare organisations in London and Hertfordshire, providing our services to diverse communities/boroughs in 11 London Boroughs - Barnet, Brent, Ealing, Hammersmith & Fulham, Harrow, Hounslow, Kensington and Chelsea, Merton, Richmond, Wandsworth, Westminster - and Hertfordshire.

CLCH is both the largest community healthcare organisation in London and the first in the capital to be awarded NHS Trust status. As such, CLCH is at the forefront of changing the way healthcare services are provided to achieve the best possible outcomes for patients. Over 3,000 community health professionals and staff provide community and in-patient services to over 900,000 local people.

Community healthcare is our focus and our passion. We champion the role of community health professionals to make sure our patients get great care closer to home.

Key details

Location

Site: Lisson Grove
Town: London
Postcode: NW8 8EG
Major / Minor Region: London

Contract type & working pattern

Contract: Permanent
Hours: Part time - 15 hours per week (Monday and Tuesday 9-5)

Salary

Salary: £50,512 - £75,767 per annum, plus London Zone Allowance (pro rata)
Salary period: Yearly
Grade: Salaried Dentist - A

Specialty

Main area: Dentistry

Job overview

The post holder will work with the Community and Specialist Dental Service Team delivering dental care and advice to adults with special care needs across a variety of clinical settings, including clinic and domiciliary settings.

We serve patients from various community groups, including those with additional needs such as complex medical needs, those with learning difficulties, complex social history and the homeless population.

Services to be provided include preventive care and advice, dental treatment, care under sedation. The post holder will undertake routine dental care to patients referred to, or accessing, the Community Dental Service. The post holder may also care for patients identified as requiring urgent care by multi-disciplinary teams.

Clinical Duties

• Undertake thorough examination, diagnosis and assessment of patients.
• Carry out treatment planning and care management for a range of patients.
• Plan, develop, implement and evaluate appropriate interventions to prevent disease and promote health for individual patients.
• Identify commonly occurring medical emergencies and lead the dental team in the appropriate first line management of the emergency, using appropriate techniques, equipment and drugs.
• Use appropriate local anaesthetic and patient management approaches to control pain and anxiety during dental treatment.
• Use sedation where required.
• Carry out routine exodontias and/or simple surgical exodontias.
• Undertake appropriate assessment of patients to determine the need for specialist advice.
• Undertake appropriate investigations during patient examination to determine the need for specialist advice in the management of the developing dentition.
• Undertake the diagnosis, selection of appropriate restorative techniques and delivery of restoration or replacement of teeth in an effective way.

Working for our organisation

Just as we care about our patients’ well-being, we care about yours!

We can offer you:

• A comprehensive induction into the community service followed by a local induction to introduce you to the role.
• Car lease scheme (only available for Band 5 and up).
• Flexible working options.
• Annual travel card loan.
• Training, support and development in your career.

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

Qualifications

Essential criteria

• Full registration with the GDC.
• Bachelor in Dental Surgery or equivalent.
• Proven maintenance of post-graduate continuing professional development.
• Performer number.

Desirable criteria

• Post graduate qualification.

Experience

Essential criteria

• Post qualification experience in the CDS and a proven commitment to a career in the CDS.
• Demonstrable clinical expertise in dealing with adults with Learning Difficulties and other special needs requirements.
• Able to work in both surgery and domiciliary settings.
• Able to respond to health needs in a non biased way.

Desirable criteria

• Previous participation in national epidemiological surveys.
• Experience of clinical audits.
• Demonstrable expertise in dental sedation.

Skills

Essential criteria

• Understanding of dental services within the NHS.
• Knowledge of the CDS, its remit and client groups, and how it relates to the GDS.
• Demonstrable knowledge of current trends, policies and regulations relevant to dentistry.
• Proven commitment to relevant continuing education.
• Willingness to keep up to date regarding new techniques and dental materials.

Key Attributes

Essential criteria

• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• A flexible and sensitive approach to working with both patients and staff.
• Computer literate.
• Fluency in spoken and written English.

Further details / informal visits contact

Name: Diana Stuart
Job title: Dental Services Coordinator
Email address: [email protected]
Telephone number: 07985606874