Salaried Dental Officer (Band A) | Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust

Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust; City Of London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A community health trust in London is seeking a Band A Salaried Dental Officer for a one-year position. The role involves supporting frontline NHS teams to deliver exceptional patient care while maintaining high standards. Applicants should be passionate about patient care, adaptable, and committed to equity and diversity. Driving may be necessary for some roles. Flexible working arrangements are available.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Commitment to high standards of patient care

Qualifications

• Experience in the NHS is not required, but essential to have a passion for patient care.
• Driving may be required in some roles; confirmation of a full UK driving licence needed if applicable.
• Commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion.

Responsibilities

• Support frontline NHS teams to deliver great patient care.
• Maintain high standards of patient care and service delivery.
• Collaborate with colleagues to meet patient needs.

Skills

Passion for delivering excellent patient care

Ability to work collaboratively

Adaptability

Job description

Overview

The NHS is changing. More emphasis on community-based care means there’s never been a better time to join us.

We’re a close team but we’re never exclusive; if you can bring a professional approach and fresh ideas we would love to hear from you.

Role

We are looking for an enthusiastic and organised Band A Salaried Dental Officer on for a 1 year period to join our professional team in London.

We’re always looking for enthusiastic, responsive, and adaptable people to join our outstanding trust. This role is an important one as you’ll be using your knowledge, experience and expertise to provide support to our hard-working frontline NHS teams.

Key responsibilities

• Provide support to frontline NHS teams to deliver great patient care, drawing on your knowledge, experience and expertise.
• Contribute to maintaining high standards of patient care and service delivery within the trust.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues to meet the needs of patients and service users.

Qualifications and requirements

• Band A Salaried Dental Officer position; experience in the NHS is not a requirement for this role, but a passion for delivering excellent patient care is essential.
• As a community Trust, some roles may require driving; you will be asked to confirm you have a full UK driving licence if driving is a requirement of the role.
• Commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion and to delivering excellent patient care.
• We welcome applications from people with varied backgrounds, perspectives and experiences.

Additional information

• Rated ‘outstanding’ by the CQC and committed to high standards of patient care and services to improve community health.
• Flexible working: we support flexible arrangements that suit both the organisation and you.
• Vaccination policy: we encourage colleagues in clinical roles who have direct or social contact with patients to be fully vaccinated to protect everyone.
• Application process: please carefully review the job description and person specification and provide evidence in your application of how you meet the criteria.
• Equality and inclusion: information about protected characteristics is collected on application forms and used to promote fair access to opportunities; shortlisting processes may use guaranteed interview schemes for disability.
• If you need an application form in an alternative format, contact the Recruitment Team.
• The advert may close early if there is high interest.
• For questions, contact the recruiting manager via the job advert.
• See career pathways and opportunities within KCHFT.
• Driving confirmation will be required where applicable.
• Find out more about the community difference here.
• Good luck! We look forward to meeting you and welcoming you to #teamKCHFT, #cometocommunity.

Advert closes: Friday 19 Sep 2025