Senior Dental Officer

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust; Cowes; On-site; GBP 81,000 - 96,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization is seeking a Senior Dental Officer at its Cowes Special Care Dental Service. The ideal candidate will provide routine and urgent dental care to patients with additional needs. Responsibilities include patient examinations, treatment planning, and managing medical emergencies. This role requires GDC registration and an active performer number. Full-time and part-time options are available.

Benefits

Opportunities for career development

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Experience in providing dental care to patients with special needs.
• Ability to work under local anaesthesia, inhalation, and intravenous sedation.
• Understanding of NHS regulations.

Responsibilities

• Perform thorough examinations and provide Dental Care Assessments.
• Plan and manage complex patient care and treatment.
• Identify medical emergencies and lead the team in management.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Team player

Patient management

Diagnostic skills

Education

GDC registration

Active performer number

Tools

Dental equipment

Job description

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Senior Dental Officer

The closing date is 31 October 2025

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Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band B Senior Dental Officer post at our Cowes Special Care Dental Service within the Solent NHS Trust. Are you enthusiastic, flexible, reliable team player with excellent communication skills?

We are looking for an experienced and motivated dentist to join our dynamic Special Care Dental Service to deliver routine and urgent dental care to patients, adults and children who are unable to access care in the General Dental Services due to their additional needs, social and behavioural limitations, domiciliary dental needs, anxiety management and bariatric care.

Care will be provided to patients referred to or under long-term care of the service, under local anaesthesia, inhalation, intravenous or intranasal sedation and general anaesthesia where appropriate. We are offering the chance to work in our dental surgeries with support of experienced dental nurses and Therapists to assist you in achieving your UDA target and working within NHS Regulations.

There will be opportunities for the post holder to develop special interests and they will be supported by an enthusiastic and dedicated team, including Specialists in Special Care Dentistry, Paediatric Dentistry and GA/Sedation. You are required to be GDC registered and have an active performer number.

Main duties of the job

• Patient examination and diagnosis
  • Undertake thorough examination of patients and provide a Dental Care Assessment.
• Treatment planning and patient management
  • Plan and manage where there are complex medical co-morbidities or the situation requires the involvement of other professionals and/or carers to resolve complex patient management issues. Clinical duties in relation to comprehensive dental screening, survey and treatment services, including emergency treatment for patients requiring Special Care Dentistry and Specialist Occasional Care. This may of necessity vary with time to meet changing needs. Dental Care may be provided from a variety of clinic premises, including mobile clinics and may involve domiciliary visits where appropriate. It is normal for this post to treat patients in wheelchairs using the wheelchair recliner, including bariatric patients, and to be able to use hoists.
• Medical and dental emergencies
  • 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. Keep up to date with developments in this area and/or be able to advise other members of the team. Take responsibility for organising the training and resources for the acute management of medical emergencies within the immediate team and/or apart of the service.

About us

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a newly established organisation, bringing together expertise from across mental health, learning disabilities, community, and physical health services. We are dedicated to delivering compassionate, high-quality, and accessible care to the diverse communities of Hampshire and the Isle of Wight.

With over 13,000 dedicated staff working across more than 300 sites, we place patients and staff at the centre of everything we do. Our goal is to create an integrated healthcare system that improves accessibility and ensures more consistent care for patients. By working together, we aim to improve patient outcomes, drive innovation, and meet the unique needs of the populations we serve.

Our Trust unites services from Southern Health, Solent NHS Trust, Isle of Wight NHS Trusts community and mental health teams, as well as Hampshire CAMHS, originally part of Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust. This transformation enables us to deliver more seamless care across the region, ensuring that patients receive the right support, in the right place, at the right time.

Join us as we embark on this exciting journey to shape the future of healthcare across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight. We are deeply committed to our CARE values of compassion, accountability, respect, and excellence, and offer outstanding opportunities for career development, training, and collaborative working.

Details

Date posted

30 September 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£81,716 to £95,579 a year Pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

348-CSS-MED-9354

Job locations

Cowes Special Care Dental Service
200 Newport Road
Cowes
Isle of Wight
PO31 7ER

Employer details

Employer name

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Cowes Special Care Dental Service
200 Newport Road
Cowes
Isle of Wight
PO31 7ER

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Hiring Manager
Denise Mattin
[e-mail]
07802823813

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