Job summary Dental Officers Band A We are looking for enthusiastic dental professionals to join our dynamic community dental team at Whittington Health. We are a large organisation providing paediatric and special care dentistry across ten boroughs in north London. You will work alongside our dedicated team including specialists, therapists, and oral health promoters, in fully equipped clinics and be well-supported by an experienced nursing and management team. Dental care is carried out in our modern clinics, on a domiciliary basis, or in hospital sites. You will have opportunities to develop your skills and interests in the areas of paediatric and special care dentistry. We have permanent position (0.8 wte) available within our NCL boroughs and a Fixed Term position (1.0 wte) in our borough of Ealing Main duties of the job The Community Dental Officer has the primary care role in the provision of high-quality oral health care to children and adults with complex needs who cannot be treated in general dental services. In addition to clinical care, the post-holder may be required to participate in screening and epidemiology programmes for children and adults. The post holder would be expected to actively participate in clinical governance, audit and training programmes to improve the quality of service provision. About us Whittington Health serves a richly diverse population and works hard to ensure that all our services are fair and equally accessible to everyone. Nowhere is this more obvious than in the way we look after our staff. We aim to employ a workforce which is as representative as possible of this population, so we are open to the value of differences in age, disability, gender, marital status, pregnancy and maternity, race, sexual orientation, and religion or belief. The Trustbelieves that as a public sector organisation we have an obligation to have recruitment, training, promotion and other formal employment policies and procedures that are sensitive to these differences. We think that by doing so, we are better able to treat our patients as well as being a better place to work. Date posted 11 February 2025 Pay scheme Hospital medical and dental staff Grade Doctor - other Salary £50,512 to £75,767 a year £50,512 - £75,767 excl. LW (pro rata for part time) Contract Permanent Working pattern Part-time Reference number 220-S&C-MED-6974802 Job locations NCL Camden, Islington, Haringey, Enfield NW5 2AJ Job description Job responsibilities To provide high quality dental care to referred children who may be dentally anxious with high treatment needs or require special care To provide dental care to adults with disabilities and special needs To participate in epidemiology and screening programmes in schools, nurseries and for special care groups where indicated. To contribute to oral health promotion programmes and dental public health activities To manage the dental surgery to ensure that high quality dental services are provided safely, effectively and efficiently. To comply with relevant standards and evidence-based guidelines and participate in its Clinical Governance, audit and training programmes. To provide clinical cover, when required, in health centres other than their base clinic. To communicate appropriately and sensitively with patients, families and carers taking into consideration differences in language, ability and culture. Job description Job responsibilities To provide high quality dental care to referred children who may be dentally anxious with high treatment needs or require special care To provide dental care to adults with disabilities and special needs To participate in epidemiology and screening programmes in schools, nurseries and for special care groups where indicated. To contribute to oral health promotion programmes and dental public health activities To manage the dental surgery to ensure that high quality dental services are provided safely, effectively and efficiently. To comply with relevant standards and evidence-based guidelines and participate in its Clinical Governance, audit and training programmes. To provide clinical cover, when required, in health centres other than their base clinic. To communicate appropriately and sensitively with patients, families and carers taking into consideration differences in language, ability and culture. Person Specification Education and Qualifications Essential BDS Full GDC registration Eligible for Performers List Evidence of CPD related to CDS care Desirable VT / FT or equivalent Skills and abilities Essential Expertise in paediatric treatment planning and clinical management including inhalation sedation Broad range of clinical skills in the management of adults and children with complex needs Ability to manage difficult or challenging behaviours in patients Ability to liaise with others in providing care for patients Good interpersonal skills and liaison skills Knowledge of good practice, clinical developments and evidence-based dentistry An understanding of clinical governance issues in community dentistry Ability to deal with patients' needs in a caring and sensitive manner Experience Essential Clinical experience in the Community Dental Service, General Dental Service or Hospital Dental Service; or equivalent Experience in treatment planning and clinical management of young children with anxiety and high treatment needs, including inhalation sedation Broad experience of providing care to children and adults with special care needs. Desirable Experience of participating in dental epidemiology programmes Personal Qualities Essential Enthusiasm, drive and commitment Ability to maintain good relationships with colleagues within the various teams. Ability to take on any type of work in perhaps far from traditional or ideal conditions and prioritise workload. Ability to meet the demands of the post and to work under pressure Person Specification Education and Qualifications Essential BDS Full GDC registration Eligible for Performers List Evidence of CPD related to CDS care Desirable VT / FT or equivalent Skills and abilities Essential Expertise in paediatric treatment planning and clinical management including inhalation sedation Broad range of clinical skills in the management of adults and children with complex needs Ability to manage difficult or challenging behaviours in patients Ability to liaise with others in providing care for patients Good interpersonal skills and liaison skills Knowledge of good practice, clinical developments and evidence-based dentistry An understanding of clinical governance issues in community dentistry Ability to deal with patients' needs in a caring and sensitive manner Experience Essential Clinical experience in the Community Dental Service, General Dental Service or Hospital Dental Service; or equivalent Experience in treatment planning and clinical management of young children with anxiety and high treatment needs, including inhalation sedation Broad experience of providing care to children and adults with special care needs. Desirable Experience of participating in dental epidemiology programmes Personal Qualities Essential Enthusiasm, drive and commitment Ability to maintain good relationships with colleagues within the various teams. Ability to take on any type of work in perhaps far from traditional or ideal conditions and prioritise workload. Ability to meet the demands of the post and to work under pressure 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 Whittington Hospital NHS Trust Address NCL Camden, Islington, Haringey, Enfield NW5 2AJ Employer's website https://www.whittington.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)