Band A Community Paediatric and Special Care Dental Service

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.

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

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Delivering patient-centred dental care to individuals with complex needs.

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Carrying out assessments, treatment planning, and dental procedures within the scope of NHS primary dental care.

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Supporting the supervision and development of dental nurses and other team members.

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Maintaining accurate clinical records and ensuring compliance with NHS documentation and charging procedures.

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Participating in clinical governance activities such as audit, peer review, and quality improvement initiatives.

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Engaging in continuing professional development to maintain up-to-date clinical knowledge and skills.

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Promoting a safe, clean, and efficient working environment, and adhering to infection control, safeguarding, and health and safety policies.

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Collaborating with other healthcare professionals, external agencies, and hospital services to support integrated care pathways.

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Using dental IT systems (e.g., R4/SoE) and Microsoft Office applications effectively in clinical and administrative tasks.

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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.

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.

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