Band C - Specialist in Special Care Dentistry

Main area Specialist Dentist Grade NHS Medical & Dental: Salaried Dentist - C Contract Permanent Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week Job ref 848-BHC-239-26

Site Across Bromley, Bexley and Greenwich Town Bromley Salary £97,769 - £112,360 per annum pro rata + £2162 London weighting pa pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 08/09/2026 23:59 Interview date 14/09/#####

Bromley Healthcare, a community interest company, delivers a diverse range of services encompassing community nursing (e.g., district nursing, health visiting, specialist nursing) and therapy services catering to individuals across all age groups. Stemming from the community provider unit of NHS Bromley, we boast extensive experience in serving the Bromley populace over many years.

Working at Bromley Healthcare offers a fulfilling experience. Our distinctive service delivery approach and commitment to hearing every employee's voice ensure a gratifying career journey. As a Social Enterprise, we embrace an innovative approach to healthcare delivery, combining the traditional strengths of the NHS, such as robust training and development opportunities, with the flexibility to reinvest surpluses into community initiatives.

Employees of Bromley Healthcare whose role maybe at risk will receive priority consideration.

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Bromley Healthcare recognises the use of AI but job applicants are advised to ensure their applications are reflective of their skills, knowledge and experience. Where AI has been used in the job application this will need to be declared by the applicant explaining the type of AI used and its purpose, please use the supporting statement section to specify your use of AI.

Job overview

Band C - Specialist in Special Care Dentistry

The Special Care Dental Service is looking for an experienced and caring clinician with GDC specialist registration in Special Care dentistry, to join our team of Dentists. Your main area of responsibility will be to provide support and advice, including treatment planning/case discussions on complex paediatric patients with/for colleagues working within the service.

As part of the NHS England Special Care Dental Care pathway, you will be a team player, supporting the head of the service with guideline updates in relation to Special Care dentistry, acting as safeguarding lead, and providing staff training as required by the Clinical Director.

Experience of working alongside a Dental Therapist treating patients in a special care dental service setting and using sedation is essential. You will have excellent, experienced nursing support.

We are looking for an energetic and self-motivated person with excellent communication and interpersonal skills as well as being IT competent. You will take a role in peer review, clinical governance and clinical audit projects.

Main duties of the job

• To be the named trainer for a trainee in special care within the CDS


• To provide support and advice, including treatment planning/case discussions on complex patients with/for colleagues working within the service.


• To provide clinical care to priority groups, on referral from other members of the service.


• To provide clinical care from any Bromley Healthcare premises or any other appropriate setting, including domiciliary care, according to the needs of the service.


• To provide clinical care under conscious sedation and general anaesthesia as required.


• To assist the Clinical Director in the development and provision of an evidence-based service using staff development and the appropriate management of resources.


• Providing guideline updates in relation to special care dentistry, acting as safeguarding lead, and providing staff training as required.


• To lead and deliver clinical audit programmes and participate in waiting list initiatives


• Assist the Clinical Director of Dental services with any clinical matters relating to special care dentistry and undertake duties as delegated by the Clinical Director.

Working for our organisation

Bromley Healthcare, as a community interest company, offers an extensive array of services ranging from community nursing, including district nursing and health visiting, to specialised nursing care, along with therapy services catering to individuals across various age groups.

Compensation is contingent upon NHS experience and current banding/pay point.

We provide an outstanding benefits package, which includes pension schemes, discounted gym memberships, a cycle-to-work scheme, access to home furnishings and electronics, access to Employee Assistance Program (EAP), discounts at various high street retailers, eligibility for the Blue Light Card, the opportunity to apply for low-interest personal loans, and an excellent lease car scheme. Additionally, we are continuously striving to enhance our employee benefits offerings.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

• To provide support and advice, including treatment planning/case discussions on complex patients with/for colleagues/trainees working within the service.


• To provide clinical care to priority groups, on referral from other members of the service.


• To provide clinical care from any Bromley Healthcare premises or any other appropriate setting, including domiciliary care, according to the needs of the service.


• To provide clinical care under conscious sedation and general anaesthesia as required.


• To assist the Clinical Director in the development and provision of an evidence-based service using staff development and the appropriate management of resources.


• Providing guideline updates in relation to special care dentistry, acting as safeguarding lead, and providing staff training as required.


• To lead and deliver clinical audit programmes and participate in waiting list initiatives


• Assist the Clinical Director of Dental services with any clinical matters relating to special care dentistry and undertake duties as delegated by the Clinical Director.

Person specification

QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING

• Dental qualification recognised by the GDC.


• Current registration on GDC Specialist list


• Evidence of continuing professional development.


• Eligible for/on a performers list


• Evidence of formal teaching


• MSc in special care or equivalent


• Membership of professional societies

SPECIFIC SKILLS

• Highly developed specialist knowledge of professional area underpinned by theory and expertise.


• Awareness of current national General Dental Services contract and role of a specialist within primary care (Level 2).


• Sound understanding of child/adult protection procedures.


• Comprehensive IT skills (experience using Software of Excellence or similar dental software, Microsoft Publisher, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook and Word).


• Advanced negotiation and problem solving skills with clients/ carers, staff and other professionals, including effective handling of complaints


• Range of patient management techniques


• To be able to evaluate the service for best practice and effective working systems.


• Candidates must provide a portfolio to demonstrate: 1) that they are fulfilling the competencies of a Band C Dentist, and 2) performing competencies above and beyond that of a Band B Dentist


• Car driver with reliable access to own car for work including outreach

Experience

• Specialist in special care with demonstrable experience in GA, IHS and IV sedation


• Can demonstrate competencies in SCD to a specialist level


• Recent experience in treating patients with complex medical problems ·


• Evidence of clinical experience in area of special care dentistry


• Experience of supervising/ appraising staff, Evidence of improving service quality through clinical governance


• Wide experience of CDS/HDS/GDS


• Experience in various methods of pain and anxiety management · including iv sedation


• Specific experience in developing SCD services


• Evidence of experience of management e.g. at Senior Dental Officer level or other appropriate management experience.


• Experience of treatment planning for treatment under general anaesthesia.


• Experience of providing treatment under GA

Other

• Knowledge of NHS Framework outlining Competencies for Band C dentists


• Knowledge of GDC Standards


• Awareness of issues related to EDI

We are dedicated to caring for our service users and their loved ones, as well as ensuring the wellbeing of our colleagues. That's why we strongly encourage all colleagues to avail themselves of the Coronavirus vaccination.

To get a sense of what it's like to work with Bromley Healthcare, you can visit our YouTube channel at the following link: YouTube Channel .

Salary is determined by NHS experience and current banding/pay point. External applicants will begin at the entry point of the salary scale in line with NHS terms and conditions.

At Bromley Healthcare, we are fully committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive culture where all colleagues feel supported, nurtured, and celebrated. Discrimination of any protected characteristic is not tolerated. Diversity and inclusion are key components of our People Strategy, as an equal opportunities employer, we are particularly eager to enhance Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic (BAME) representation across Bromley Healthcare, especially at senior levels.

We welcome applicants with a disability. We are able to support reasonable adjustments throughout the interview process, please let us know if you require any.

We understand the importance of balancing work and life, so we offer our staff a variety of flexible working options from day one. These include:

• Compressed hours


• Part-time


• Job shares

We encourage you to discuss this with your hiring manager, who will take your individual circumstances into account alongside the service needs.

We eagerly anticipate welcoming you to a rewarding career with Bromley Healthcare. Please note that all offers of new employment with Bromley Healthcare are subject to a three-month probationary period.

Bromley Healthcare recognises the use of AI but job applicants are advised to ensure their applications are reflective of their skills, knowledge and experience. Where AI has been used in the job application this will need to be declared by the applicant explaining the type of AI used and its purpose, please use the supporting statement section to specify your use of AI.

Bromley Healthcare CIC is an NHS community provider and an integral part of the NHS family. However, we pride ourselves on being different; as a co-owned social enterprise, Bromley Healthcare CIC is owned by its employees. This ensures that our staff remain under NHS Agenda for Change Terms and Conditions and are members of the NHS pension scheme (provided they are eligible). If not, we offer the Nest or Scottish Widows pension schemes.

• Please ensure you check your emails regularly, as this is our primary mode of communication throughout the recruitment process. As a general guideline, interviews typically occur within 2 weeks of the closing date.


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• All staff identified as AT-RISK who meet the requirements of the post will be prioritized accordingly.


• The Trust utilizes the TRAC systems recruitment platform to administer all stages of the recruitment process, meaning that shortlisting information will not be communicated via NHS Jobs.


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