Dental Officer
| Posting date: | 26 March 2026 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | Negotiable |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 12 April 2026 |
| Location: | Evesham, WR11 1JT |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | C9798-2163 |
Summary
Post-holders may be working with a wide range of patients who meet the service acceptance criteria for Paediatric and Special Care Dentistry - including people with learning difficulties, mental health problems, complex medical conditions, those experiencing complex social problems, severe anxiety and phobia. This list is not exhaustive, and the post-holder will be required to provide treatment to these patients with consultant support available as required. Supporting these patients requires a high level of sensitivity, compassion and excellent communication skills. To liaise with colleagues in General Dental Services, Hospital Dental Services and colleagues in Community Dental Services, to ensure that patients needs are met, and referrals are appropriately undertaken. To provide urgent dental care to patients across Worcestershire Post holders may be required to support Dental Core Trainees, you will be supported if this is required To take responsibility for completing an appropriate level of clinical activity on patients, sufficient to ensure that the service can meet contractual targets for commissioners. To take responsibility for completing paperwork on time including completion and transmission of FP17s to the Business Services Authority and completion of all service paperwork. To contribute to the services Clinical Governance programme in ways relevant to their role and as defined by the Clinical Director/Clinical Governance lead. For full details of the duties and criteria for the role please refer to the job description and person specification attached.