Dental Officer

NHS; Bury; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 79,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a part-time dentist in Bury to provide high-quality dental care. The role involves working with special patient groups and requires good interpersonal skills along with relevant qualifications. A flexible working arrangement is available, allowing for a commitment to high standards in dental health. Salary ranges from £52,532 to £78,798 per year.

Qualifications

• Full registration with the General Dental Council is required.
• Experience in providing dental care to priority groups.
• Desirable: experience in sedation/GA and domiciliary care.

Responsibilities

• Provide high standard of dental care for patients unable to receive care in clinics.
• Complete FP17 forms and manage patient charges.
• Support the Head of Dental Services for health and safety.

Skills

Routine dental care

Verbal and written communication

Organizational skills

IT skills

Education

Bachelor of Dental Surgery or equivalent

Postgraduate qualification

Tools

Electronic dental records systems

Dentally software

Job description

Overview

We are seeking enthusiastic and conscientious dentists with good interpersonal and clinical skills to join the Community Dental Service in Bury. This part-time post requires working across other clinical sites in Greater Manchester as needed, with excellent nursing support and a commitment to a high standard of oral health care.

Note: This advert is for one part-time post: 1 x 22.5 hours/week.

Responsibilities

• Provide a high standard of dental care for patients who are unable to receive care in a general dental practice, including patients with disabilities and children requiring inhalation sedation or general anaesthesia.
• Work as part of a team and adhere to department and professional standards/protocols; participate in audits and peer review as required.
• Provide domiciliary dental care for housebound patients and dental care in hospital under general anaesthesia when needed.
• Support the Head of Dental Services to maintain health, safety, and security within the department; report risks and take appropriate action.
• Complete FP17 forms and determine treatment banding; manage patient charges and report bad debts as required.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor of Dental Surgery or equivalent; full registration with the General Dental Council.
• Experience in providing dental care to priority groups (children, people with disabilities, elderly, and those needing sedation where applicable).
• Desirable: postgraduate qualification; certificate/diploma in conscious sedation or equivalent; experience in sedation/GA, domiciliary care, or epidemiological fieldwork.

Skills and Knowledge

• Provision of all aspects of routine dental care; good verbal and written communication; strong organizational skills.
• Ability to manage own workload and work effectively in a large team; knowledge of FP17s, treatment banding, and patient charges.
• Basic IT skills and experience with electronic dental records systems.
• Desirable: experience of general anaesthesia or domiciliary dentistry; Dentally software knowledge.

Requirements and Terms

• Location: Moorgate PCC, Derby Way, Bury, BL9 0NJ, with may cross-site work in Greater Manchester.
• Salary: £52,532 to £78,798 per year; Permanent contract; Part-time, flexible working.
• Other: Flexible working considered; sponsorship and UK Visa status per policy; UK registration required.

Health, Safety, and Compliance

• Adhere to UK GDPR, DPA, information governance, and Trust policies for data protection and confidentiality.
• Comply with Health & Safety at Work Act 1974, Mental Capacity Act 2005, safeguarding policies, infection control, and Smoke Free NHS.
• Mandatory training; equality and diversity obligations; disclosure and barring checks as applicable.

Additional Information

• Employment details: Post is subject to Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1975 exceptions order; disclosures may be required.
• Evidence of UK professional registration required; reference to UK Visas and Immigration guidance for sponsorship considerations.