Job summary CCS offers a Special Care & Emergency dental service across a broad geography covering Peterborough, Huntingdon, Cambridge, & Wisbech. The Trust is rated outstanding by the CQC & excellent from our staff survey in particular the Dental teams We are currently seeking a Dental Officer either Band A or B dependent on experience mainly for our Wisbech Clinic, but with flexibility to work in our Huntingdon/Peterborough Clinic as required. We are more than happy to discuss flexible working with the right candidate, & to also support them with their own development within this specialist area. You will of course be fully qualified & registered with the GDC, & be able to offer a complete range of treatments to our patients, & will get to work with an excellent team who are passionate about what they do. This role is extremely busy & demanding, but will offer opportunities to grow & mentor the team & also Foundation Dentists who come to us as part of their training. CCS offers a wide range of benefits & support networks to our staff & encourages them to gain new skills & qualifications if that is what you seek. Relocation expenses will be considered for this role, so if you are seeking a more rural lifestyle but within easy commute of city life then this role could be for you. For an informal discussion before any application please contact us, we are more than happy to discuss the role, & also the location & surrounding area you would be working in. We look forward to you joining us Main duties of the job To provide a full range of dental care to patients of the Dental HealthCare Cambridgeshire & Peterborough Special Care Dental Service and emergency service. This includes priority and vulnerable patients and groups meeting special care service criteria, and children and adults with moderate-severe anxiety. About us Rated 'Outstanding' by the Care Quality Commission, we are proud to provide high quality innovative services across most of the east of England that enable people to receive care closer to home and live healthier lives. There's one reason why our services are outstanding - and that's our amazing staff who, for the seventh year running, rated us incredibly highly in the national staff survey. If you share our passion for innovative and high-quality care delivery, then please submit your application and join us on our exciting journey as a leading-edge specialist community provider. All are welcome to apply and our promise to you is a culture which prioritises staff engagement and development. Date posted 13 February 2025 Pay scheme Hospital medical and dental staff Grade Doctor - other Salary £50,512 to £91,903 a year per annum, pro-rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working Reference number 448-AMB-6942114 Job locations Multiple sites across Dental Healthcare Cambridgeshire Wisbech/Huntingdon/Peterborough PE13 3AB Job description Job responsibilities 1. To provide clinical dental care to clients of the Dental HealthCare Special Care Dental Service and emergency care. Client groups include children, and adults with additional needs, vulnerable adults and looked after children with complex social care needs, and adults and children with moderate-severe anxiety. Full training will be given where required, and clinical work will include: Provision of care under inhalation sedation (as provider/operator) Provision of care under general anaesthetic Provision of care to patients on a domiciliary basis Provision of care to patients requiring emergency treatment 2. To carry epidemiological screening programmes in line with the Office for Health Improvement & disparities protocols 3. To supervise and support dental care professionals Provision of clinical supervision Response to day-to-day queries and concerns 4. To assist with and participate in training and education Support dental care professionals working towards postgraduate qualifications Participate in peer review sessions Demonstrate a commitment to continuing dental education 5. To be an active member of the Dental Team in the monitoring, evaluation, and development of the Dental Service. This will include a contribution to: Quality of service ensuring outstanding patient care is at the heart of service delivery Service development a willingness to share ideas 6. To participate in Clinical Governance programmes e.g. audits, surveys. Communication 1. Skilled communication with a range of patients and their families or carers will be required, as this role is primarily working with patients who have additional needs, some of whom will have communication barriers. 2. Communication of sometimes complex clinical information to patients of the service, sometimes in difficult circumstances and delivering difficult news. 3. Explaining risks and benefits of clinical care and treatment modalities to patients and their families or carers. 4. Excellent communication with clinical peers and leaders in a professional manner is essential to inspire confidence, motivation, and teamwork, and in the best interests of patients. 5. Communicates with other health and social care professionals on a range of issues relating to oral health. 6. Contributes to CCS internal communication strategies ensuring effective two-way communication and engagement within the organisation. People Management 1. Responsible for day-to-day supervision of dental nurse working alongside 2. Maintaining own professional development and requirement to take part in appraisal and PDP process Job description Job responsibilities 1. To provide clinical dental care to clients of the Dental HealthCare Special Care Dental Service and emergency care. Client groups include children, and adults with additional needs, vulnerable adults and looked after children with complex social care needs, and adults and children with moderate-severe anxiety. Full training will be given where required, and clinical work will include: Provision of care under inhalation sedation (as provider/operator) Provision of care under general anaesthetic Provision of care to patients on a domiciliary basis Provision of care to patients requiring emergency treatment 2. To carry epidemiological screening programmes in line with the Office for Health Improvement & disparities protocols 3. To supervise and support dental care professionals Provision of clinical supervision Response to day-to-day queries and concerns 4. To assist with and participate in training and education Support dental care professionals working towards postgraduate qualifications Participate in peer review sessions Demonstrate a commitment to continuing dental education 5. To be an active member of the Dental Team in the monitoring, evaluation, and development of the Dental Service. This will include a contribution to: Quality of service ensuring outstanding patient care is at the heart of service delivery Service development a willingness to share ideas 6. To participate in Clinical Governance programmes e.g. audits, surveys. Communication 1. Skilled communication with a range of patients and their families or carers will be required, as this role is primarily working with patients who have additional needs, some of whom will have communication barriers. 2. Communication of sometimes complex clinical information to patients of the service, sometimes in difficult circumstances and delivering difficult news. 3. Explaining risks and benefits of clinical care and treatment modalities to patients and their families or carers. 4. Excellent communication with clinical peers and leaders in a professional manner is essential to inspire confidence, motivation, and teamwork, and in the best interests of patients. 5. Communicates with other health and social care professionals on a range of issues relating to oral health. 6. Contributes to CCS internal communication strategies ensuring effective two-way communication and engagement within the organisation. People Management 1. Responsible for day-to-day supervision of dental nurse working alongside 2. Maintaining own professional development and requirement to take part in appraisal and PDP process Person Specification Qualifications Essential Registerable dental qualification e.g. BDS/LDS NHS Performer Number and GDC registration Desirable Trained in delivery of care under inhalation sedation, IV sedation, and/or general anaesthesia Experienced in dealing with dental emergencies Experience Essential Satisfactory completion of Vocational Training or Vocational Training Equivalence. Desirable Experience of providing dental care under inhalation sedation and/or general anaesthesia Experience of working in a community/special care dental service Experience of providing care for patients with additional needs Skills Essential A high degree of tact and patience is required to work with patients who are sometimes challenging. Able to work as part of a team Able to demonstrate excellent communication skills, both verbal and written Standard keyboard skills and ability to communicate through IT using packages such as Word, Outlook, Excel and Powerpoint. Desirable Skilled in the management of anxious patients Knowledge of the types of patients seen in special care services and how treatment/patient management may be adapted to suit them Person Specification Qualifications Essential Registerable dental qualification e.g. BDS/LDS NHS Performer Number and GDC registration Desirable Trained in delivery of care under inhalation sedation, IV sedation, and/or general anaesthesia Experienced in dealing with dental emergencies Experience Essential Satisfactory completion of Vocational Training or Vocational Training Equivalence. Desirable Experience of providing dental care under inhalation sedation and/or general anaesthesia Experience of working in a community/special care dental service Experience of providing care for patients with additional needs Skills Essential A high degree of tact and patience is required to work with patients who are sometimes challenging. Able to work as part of a team Able to demonstrate excellent communication skills, both verbal and written Standard keyboard skills and ability to communicate through IT using packages such as Word, Outlook, Excel and Powerpoint. Desirable Skilled in the management of anxious patients Knowledge of the types of patients seen in special care services and how treatment/patient management may be adapted to suit them Disclosure and Barring Service Check 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name Cambridgeshire Community Services NHS Trust Address Multiple sites across Dental Healthcare Cambridgeshire Wisbech/Huntingdon/Peterborough PE13 3AB Employer's website https://www.cambscommunityservices.nhs.uk/careers (Opens in a new tab)