Dental Officer

Cnwlnhshealthcharity; Milton Keynes; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A public health service provider in Milton Keynes seeks enthusiastic dentists for the Dental Grade NHS role. Offering full-time and part-time positions, you will provide extensive dental care to children and adults, especially those with special needs. You must hold a Bachelor of Dental Surgery and full GDC registration. Benefits include flexible working and relocation assistance, making this an excellent opportunity for motivated professionals seeking impactful work.

Benefits

Generous relocation package

Flexible working options

Qualifications

• Demonstrable knowledge of cross infection control standards.
• Willingness to travel to different locations.
• Flexibility to ensure service provision.

Responsibilities

• Provide a full range of dental care to all patients accessing the service.
• Manage urgent and routine dental problems for children and adults.
• Participate in epidemiology fieldwork and patient care audits.

Skills

High standard communication skills

Understanding and promotion of equality, diversity, and human rights

Effective workload planning

Negotiation and influence skills

Education

Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS)

Full registration with the GDC

NHS Performer number

Tools

Dental software packages

Job description

Position

Dental Grade NHS – Salaried Dentist – A Contract Permanent Hours (Full time / Part time)

Job Overview

Buckinghamshire Priority Dental Service (BPDS) is looking for enthusiastic and conscientious dentists with excellent interpersonal skills and interests in all fields of dentistry. We are open to considering a full‑time and/or a part‑time Dental Officer based at Brookside Clinic, with options to work on the mobile unit in High Wycombe or at Amersham Health Centre.

Main Duties of the Job

The successful applicant will provide a full range of dental care to all patients accessing the Buckinghamshire Priority Dental Service, including priority groups, special needs children and adults.

Key responsibilities include:

• Assessment, diagnosis, and management of urgent and routine dental problems for children and adults
• Provision of care under inhalation sedation, intravenous sedation and general anaesthetic
• Delivery of treatment in fixed practice, on mobile units and in domiciliary settings
• Use of wheelchair tipper and bariatric bench for patients with mobility challenges
• Participation in epidemiology fieldwork and patient care audits
• Involvement in training and supervision of junior staff such as Dental Core Trainees

Patient Groups Served

• Adults and children with severe learning disabilities
• Adults and children with severe physical disabilities
• Adults and children with complex medical problems
• Adults and children with severe mental health problems
• Children with severe behavioural management problems
• Adults and children with very severe anxiety and dental phobias (Buckinghamshire only)

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS)
• Full registration with the GDC
• NHS Performer number

Experience

• Current or recent experience as a dentist with clinical commitment in hospital, salaried or general dental service
• Ability to diagnose, manage and treat urgent dental problems for both children and adults
• Clerical experience of using dental software packages
• Previous experience working in urgent care dental services
• Understanding of telephone triage and remote consultation (telephone and video)
• Experience supervising trainees and unqualified staff
• Experience providing care under general anaesthetic, inhalation sedation and domiciliary care
• Experience treating patients with additional needs

Knowledge

• Demonstrable knowledge of cross infection control standards

Key Skills & Abilities

• Understanding and promotion of equality, diversity and human rights in accordance with legislation, policy and procedures
• High standard communication skills, both oral and written, for difficult or sensitive discussions
• Effective workload planning, prioritisation and meeting deadlines
• Negotiation and influence skills when appropriate

Personal Disposition

• Understanding of confidentiality in the workplace
• Willingness to travel to different locations to undertake the role effectively
• Flexibility to ensure service provision
• Willingness to work out of hours, evenings, weekends and bank holidays at short notice

Benefits and Working Conditions

We offer a generous relocation package (subject to eligibility assessment) and flexible working options, including bank assignments for most roles. Further benefits are detailed on our Benefits, Reward and Wellbeing page.

Safety and Safeguarding

CNWL NHS Foundation Trust is committed to safeguarding all children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We undertake safe recruitment practices to protect children and vulnerable adults.

Additional Information

Due to high response levels we may expire vacancies prior to the advertised closing date – please submit your application as soon as possible.