Dental Officer

Saarthy; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 79,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Gloucestershire is seeking skilled and dedicated dental officers to provide clinical care for children and adults with special needs. The role offers opportunities for training and development, with a flexible working pattern. Applicants must have a BDS or equivalent qualification, GDC registration, and excellent communication skills. This is a permanent position with a salary ranging from £52,532 to £78,798 per year based on experience.

Qualifications

• Full GDC registration and performer number.
• Commitment to continuing professional development.
• Full, clean driving licence and access to a vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive clinical care to special care dentistry patients.
• Deliver high-quality oral health care in various settings.
• Identify medical emergencies and provide first-line management.

Skills

Excellent clinical skills

Excellent communication skills

Understanding of clinical audit

Computer literacy

Education

BDS or equivalent qualification

Completion of vocational training

Tools

Computerized dental software

Job description

Job Summary

Our Special Care/Paediatric Dental Service is looking for skilled and dedicated dental officers to join its friendly and innovative team in Gloucestershire. Our award‑winning service prides itself on providing outstanding specialised clinical care for children, young people and adults with additional needs, including treatment under inhalation and IV sedation, as well as general anaesthesia – thus providing ideal opportunities for training and supporting career development. The dynamic dental team seeks enthusiastic and flexible professionals with excellent communication skills to join us on a full‑ or part‑time basis, to provide routine clinical care for those who require special dental care.

Main Duties

• Provide comprehensive clinical care to adult and paediatric patients who meet the criteria to access special care dentistry that cannot be met in the General Dental Service, including inhalation sedation, general anaesthetic, local anaesthetic, behaviour modification and treatment in domiciliary and hospital settings.
• Work full‑ or part‑time, ideally a minimum of three days, with flexibility and willingness to travel to different sites.

Responsibilities

• Deliver a full range of high‑quality oral health care for children and adults with special needs, across clinics, hospitals, and domiciliary settings.
• Identify medical emergencies and lead the dental team in providing appropriate first‑line management.
• Use appropriate local anaesthesia, sedation and patient management approaches to control pain and anxiety during treatment.
• Treat periodontal conditions, routine exodontia, simple surgical procedures and provide appropriate restorative techniques.
• Undertake investigations during patient examination to determine need for specialist advice and onward referral.
• Complete NHS administration and forms.
• Participate in epidemiological surveys and oral health promotion activities.

Person Specification – Essential

• BDS or equivalent qualification.
• Full GDC registration and performer number.
• Completion of vocational training or equivalent.
• Excellent clinical skills.
• Understanding and evidence of participation in clinical audit.
• Commitment to continuing professional development.
• Full, clean driving licence and access to a vehicle.
• Computer literate and able to use computerised dental software.
• Excellent communication skills both written and spoken.

Person Specification – Desirable

• Experience of providing dental care to patients with additional needs.
• Experience of providing inhalation sedation.
• Experience working in a primary care setting.

Other Information

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. Disclosure and Barring Service checks are required. The position accepts applications for skilled worker sponsorship under the UK Visas and Immigration scheme. Applicants must have current UK professional registration.

Employer Details

Gloucestershire Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust
Community Dental Service Southgate Moorings
Kimbrose Way
Gloucester
GL1 2DB

Recruitment Details

Posted: 26 November 2025
Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade: Doctor – other
Salary: £52,532 to £78,798 a year pro rata
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Part-time