Band A Community Paediatric and Special Care Dental Service, BHC

Location: Bexley, Greenwich & Bromley

Hours: Up to 22.5 hours per week

Salary: £52,532 - £78,798 per annum pro rata

Contract: Permanent

Are you passionate about making a real difference to vulnerable patients' oral health? Join our dedicated Community Dental Service delivering high-quality care to children and adults with complex needs, including those with disabilities, medical conditions, and social vulnerabilities.

Working within a supportive, multidisciplinary team, you'll provide clinical care, preventive treatment, and outreach services across multiple sites. This is a rewarding opportunity to be part of an innovative and forward-thinking organisation committed to continuous learning and service excellence.

Requirements:

• NHS Performer Number
• Experience or strong interest in Special Care and Paediatric Dentistry
• Valid driving licence and access to a car
• Commitment to safeguarding, patient-centred care, and ongoing professional development

Main duties of the job:

We are seeking a motivated and compassionate Dental Officer to join our dynamic Community Dental Service. This is a unique opportunity to provide high-quality dental care to children and adults with additional needs, including those with learning disabilities, complex medical conditions, and social vulnerabilities such as homelessness or being in care.

Working across our clinics in Bexley, Greenwich and Bromley, you will play a key role in delivering routine and preventive care, supporting outreach services, and managing treatment under sedation or general anaesthetic where required. You will also work closely with dental nurses, therapists, consultants, and external partners to ensure coordinated, patient-centred care.

As part of our team, you'll be supported in developing your clinical skills and contributing to service improvement through clinical governance, audit and peer review.

About us:

Bromley Healthcare, as a community interest company, offers an extensive array of services ranging from community nursing, including district nursing and health visiting, to specialised nursing care, along with therapy services catering to individuals across various age groups.

Compensation is contingent upon NHS experience and current banding/pay point. We provide an outstanding benefits package, which includes pension schemes, discounted gym memberships, a cycle-to-work scheme, access to home furnishings and electronics, access to Employee Assistance Program (EAP), discounts at various high street retailers, eligibility for the Blue Light Card, the opportunity to apply for low-interest personal loans, and an excellent lease car scheme. Additionally, we are continuously striving to enhance our employee benefits offerings.

Job responsibilities:

The Dental Officer will provide high-quality clinical care, preventive treatment, and oral health education to children and adults with additional needs, including those with physical, learning, medical, or social vulnerabilities. The role involves working across a variety of community settings, including clinics, domiciliary visits, and outreach programmes, and may involve treatment under conscious sedation or general anaesthesia.

Key responsibilities include:

• Delivering patient-centred dental care to individuals with complex needs.
• Carrying out assessments, treatment planning, and dental procedures within the scope of NHS primary dental care.
• Supporting the supervision and development of dental nurses and other team members.
• Maintaining accurate clinical records and ensuring compliance with NHS documentation and charging procedures.
• Participating in clinical governance activities such as audit, peer review, and quality improvement initiatives.
• Engaging in continuing professional development to maintain up-to-date clinical knowledge and skills.
• Promoting a safe, clean, and efficient working environment, and adhering to infection control, safeguarding, and health and safety policies.
• Collaborating with other healthcare professionals, external agencies, and hospital services to support integrated care pathways.
• Using dental IT systems (e.g., R4/SoE) and Microsoft Office applications effectively in clinical and administrative tasks.
• Contributing to the development of the service through active involvement in training, mentoring, and service evaluation.

The role requires strong clinical skills, adaptability, excellent communication, and a commitment to delivering compassionate, equitable care within a multidisciplinary setting.

Person Specification:

QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING:

• Dental qualification recognised by the GDC.
• Evidence of continuing professional development.
• Eligible for/on a performers list.
• Evidence of formal teaching.
• MSc in special care or equivalent.
• Membership of professional societies.

SPECIFIC SKILLS:

• Highly developed knowledge of professional area underpinned by theory and expertise.
• Awareness of current national General Dental Services contract and role of a specialist within primary care (Level 2).
• Sound understanding of child/adult protection procedures.
• Comprehensive IT skills (experience using Software of Excellence or similar dental software, Microsoft Publisher, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook and Word).
• Advanced negotiation and problem solving skills with clients/ carers, staff and other professionals, including effective handling of complaints.
• To be able to evaluate the service for best practice and effective working systems.

Candidates must provide a portfolio to demonstrate: 1) that they are fulfilling the competencies of a Band A Dentist, and 2) performing competencies of a Band A Dentist.

Car driver with reliable access to own car for work including outreach.

Experience:

• Can demonstrate competencies in SCD to a Band A level.
• Recent experience in treating patients with complex medical problems.
• Evidence of clinical experience in area of special care dentistry.
• Wide experience of CDS/HDS/GDS.
• Experience in various methods of pain and anxiety management, including IHS sedation.
• Specific experience in developing SCD services.

Other:

• Knowledge of NHS Framework outlining Competencies for Band A dentists.
• Knowledge of GDC Standards.
• Awareness of issues related to EDI.
• This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.