Dental Officer | Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust; Thatcham; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 79,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Thatcham is seeking a Dental Officer to deliver primary dental care to patients with additional needs. The role offers up to 37.5 hours per week, with flexible working options, and requires GDC registration. Candidates must have a driving license and a car for travel between clinics. Excellent professional development opportunities are available, along with generous salary and benefits.

Benefits

27 days’ annual leave

Generous NHS pension scheme

Excellent learning and career development opportunities

Flexible working options

Free parking

Qualifications

• Must be registered with the GDC.
• A car and valid driving license are required.
• Communicate effectively with patients.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical care to patients with additional needs.
• Ensure coverage for the Berkshire Dental Access Centre scheme.
• Supervise and manage areas of clinical governance.

Skills

GDC Registration

Good communication skills

Team player

Job description

Overview

Dental Officer - Berkshire Community Dental Service

Base: West Berkshire Community Hospital, Thatcham. Locations: West Berkshire Community Hospital, Thatcham RG18 3AS and Tilehurst Community Dental Clinic, RG30 4SH (variable depending on service need).

Hours and Salary

Hours: Up to 37.5 hours (full time). Part-time applications considered, but the role must be fulfilled over a minimum of 3 days (22.5 hours) up to 5 days (37.5 hours).

Salary: Salaried Dentist Band A £52,532 - £78,798 (pro rata if part time).

About the Service

Berkshire Community Dental Service (CDS) is a patient-focused dental team dedicated to high quality oral care for people with a wide range of additional needs. The service comprises 7 clinics ranging from Newbury to Langley and over 40 staff treating patients with additional needs including children, people with learning and physical disabilities and the elderly.

You will be based at the West Berkshire hospital clinic but may also work at other clinics and in the domiciliary setting. It is essential that you can drive, have a UK driving licence and a car for travel between clinics and hospitals.

Professional Development and Leave

Professional development and training are encouraged. Annual leave is 27-32 days pro rata depending on experience.

Role and Responsibilities

You will be on the rota for the Berkshire Dental Access Centre scheme and provide primary dental care for patients not registered or unable to receive emergency care with a General Dental Practitioner under NHS arrangements. This service is provided both on weekdays, weekends and bank holidays.

• Provide clinical care to people with additional or special care needs, including:
• People with Learning Disabilities
• Medically compromised and physically disabled adults
• Frail Older People
• Adults with severe mental health problems
• Adults with challenging behaviour, anxiety or dental phobia
• Adults in secure units and prisons
• You may treat patients under sedation and general anaesthetic
• Be responsible for areas of clinical governance, training, management and supervision

You will provide care across clinics and in domiciliary settings as required.

Applications and Selection

*Applications will be considered on a first come, first served basis and we may close the vacancy early if the right candidate is found.

Organisation and Values

Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a specialist mental health and community health services trust. It is rated ‘outstanding’ by the CQC. The Trust is an inclusive employer that supports a sense of belonging and staff development.

Benefits and Wellbeing

• Flexible working options to support work-life balance
• 27 days’ annual leave rising with service, with opportunity to buy and sell
• Generous NHS pension scheme
• Excellent learning and career development opportunities
• Cycle to Work and car leasing schemes including electric vehicles
• Wellbeing tools and services
• Discounts at retailers and restaurants
• Staff networks for race, diversity, disabilities, the environment and Armed Forces community
• Generous maternity, paternity, adoption and special leave
• Free parking across Trust sites

Must Haves

1. GDC Registration
2. A car and driving licence
3. Good communication skills
4. A team player

Further Information

For further information about the role, please see the attached job description and person specification. We encourage you to write your supporting statement point-by-point to address the criteria for the best chance of shortlisted.

Equal Opportunities

We’re committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Our accreditations include Race Equality Matters Silver Trailblazer, Neurodiversity in Business Corporate Member, Disability Confident Leader, Carer Confident Level 2, and the Armed Forces Covenant Gold Award. Reasonable adjustments will be provided as needed.

Contacts and Closing

We welcome a conversation about flexibility and any questions. Please call Shalini Chopra on 0118 904 1524 or email [e-mail]. Applications may close earlier than the advertised date if a high volume is received.

This advert closes on Wednesday 1 Oct 2025