Dental OfficerinThatchaminThatchamPUBLISHED FRI 14 MAR 2025

Job Summary

Base -West Berkshire Community Hospital, Thatcham

Hours - 22.5 hours 3 days per week

• Previous applicants need not apply*
  
  

Berkshire Community Dental Service (CDS) is looking for a dental officer to join their proactive, enthusiastic, and innovative workforce with a great team spirit.

The service has 7 clinics ranging from Newbury to Langley and over 40 members of staff treating patients with additional needs including children, people with learning and physical disabilities and the elderly. You will be based at West Berkshire hospital clinic but may also work at other clinics and in the domiciliary setting. It is therefore essential that you can drive, have a UK driving licence and a car for travel between clinics and hospitals.

Professional development and training are encouraged. Annual leave is 27-32 days pro rata depending on experience.

You will be on the rota for the Berkshire Dental Access Centre scheme and provide primary dental care for patients not registered or unable to receive emergency care with a General Dental Practitioner under NHS arrangements. This service is provided both on weekdays, weekends and bank holidays.

Main duties of the job

• You will provide clinical care to people with additional or special care needs such as:
• People with Learning Disabilities
• Medically compromised and physically disabled adults
• Frail Older People
• Adults with severe mental health problems
• Adults with challenging behaviour, anxiety or dental phobia
• Adults in secure units and prisons
• You may treat patients under sedation and general anesthetic.
• You will be responsible for some areas of clinical governance, training, management and supervision.
  
  

About Us

Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a specialist mental health and community health services trust. Rated 'outstanding' by the CQC, we're committed to providing the best possible care to people across Berkshire. As an employer, we're committed to offering an inclusive and compassionate environment where our people share in a sense of belonging and are supported to flourish.

Our Values At Berkshire Healthcare Are

• Caring for and about you is our top priority
• Committed to providing good quality, safe services
• Working Together with you to develop innovative solutions
  
  

Your wellbeing is important to us. Some of the benefits of working for us include:

• Flexible working options to support work-life balance
• 27 days' annual leave rising with service + opportunity to buy and sell
• Generous NHS pension scheme
• Excellent learning and career development opportunities
• 'Cycle to Work' and car leasing scheme including electric vehicles
• Access to a range of wellbeing tools and services
• Discounts at hundreds of popular retailers and restaurants
• Staff networks for race, diversity, disabilities, the environment and armed forces community to support equality
• Generous maternity, paternity, adoption and special leave
• Free parking across Trust sites
  
  

Date posted

06 March 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Doctor - other

Salary

£50,512 to £75,767 a year per annum, pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

371-CHS966-A

Job locations

Dental Staffing

Thatcham

RG18 3AS

Job Description

Job responsibilities

The must haves for you to be considered for this role:

• GDC Registration.
• Have a car and driving licence.
• Good communication skills.
• A team player.
  
  

For further information about the role, please see attached job description and person specification.

We strongly encourage you to review how you meet the criteria in the person specification and write about this point-by-point in your supporting statement for the best chance of being shortlisted.

Were committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Our commitment to inclusion is reflected in our accreditations: Race Equality Matters Silver Trailblazer, Neurodiversity in Business Corporate Member, Disability Confident Leader, Carer Confident Level 2, and the Armed Forces Covenant Gold Award. Reasonable adjustments will be provided to candidates as needed.

Please note, if we receive a high number of applications, we may close this role earlier than the advertised closing date, so please submit your application as soon as possible.

Responsibilities

Job description Job responsibilities

The must haves for you to be considered for this role:

• GDC Registration.
• Have a car and driving licence.
• Good communication skills.
• A team player.
  
  

For further information about the role, please see attached job description and person specification.

We strongly encourage you to review how you meet the criteria in the person specification and write about this point-by-point in your supporting statement for the best chance of being shortlisted.

Were committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Our commitment to inclusion is reflected in our accreditations: Race Equality Matters Silver Trailblazer, Neurodiversity in Business Corporate Member, Disability Confident Leader, Carer Confident Level 2, and the Armed Forces Covenant Gold Award. Reasonable adjustments will be provided to candidates as needed.

Please note, if we receive a high number of applications, we may close this role earlier than the advertised closing date, so please submit your application as soon as possible.

Person Specification

Education/Qualifications/Training Essential

• UK registerable dental qualification
• Vocational training if UK graduate or equivalent
• GDC registration
• On Performers' list
  
  

Desirable

• Membership of a defence organisation
  
  

Continuous Professional Development Essential

• Evidence of fulfilment of GDC CPD requirements