Overview

Dental Officer - Berkshire Community Dental Service

Base: West Berkshire Community Hospital, Thatcham

Locations: West Berkshire Community Hospital, Thatcham RG18 3AS and Tilehurst Community Dental Clinic, RG30 4SH but may be variable, dependent on service need

Hours: Up to 37.5 Hours (full time). Part-time applicants considered, role must be fulfilled over a minimum of 3 days (22.5 hours) up to 5 days (37.5 hours).

Salary: Salaried Dentist Band A £52,532 - £78,798 (pro rata if part time)

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

Berkshire Community Dental Service (CDS) is looking for a dental officer to join their proactive, enthusiastic, and innovative workforce with a great team spirit. We are a patient focused dental team, dedicated to high quality oral care for people with a wide range of additional needs.

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 essential that you can drive, have a UK driving licence and a car for travel between clinics and hospitals.

Main duties of the role include providing clinical care to people with additional or special care needs, potential sedation or general anaesthetic, and involvement in clinical governance, training, management and supervision where appropriate.

Responsibilities

• 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 anaesthetic.
• You will be responsible for some areas of clinical governance, training, management and supervision.

*Applications for this role will be considered on a first come first served basis and we may close the vacancy early if the right candidate is found.

About us

Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a specialist mental health and community health services trust. We are committed to providing the best possible care and to offering an inclusive and compassionate environment where our people feel a sense of belonging and are supported to flourish.

Our values are:

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

Your wellbeing is important to us. Benefits include flexible working options, 27 days' annual leave rising with service, NHS pension, learning and career development opportunities, Cycle to Work and car leasing schemes, wellbeing tools, retailer discounts, staff networks, maternity/paternity/adoption leave and free parking across Trust sites.

Details

Date posted: 17 September 2025

Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade: Doctor - other

Salary: £52,532 to £78,798 per year

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time

Reference number: 371-TAP-CHS1089

Job locations: West Berkshire Community Hospital, Thatcham, RG18 3AS

Must haves

• 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.

We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Our commitment to inclusion is reflected in our accreditations. 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
• Evidence of other continuing professional education

Previous Experience Essential

• To have worked as part of a dental team in a variety of dental environments
• Ability to work independently and on own initiative
• Experience of working with children, the elderly, medically compromised patients and people with learning and physical disabilities

Desirable

• Previous CDS experience
• Previous GDS experience
• Clinical audit / peer review
• Experience in treating patients under inhalation and intravenous sedation
• Experience in treating patients under general anaesthetic

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Essential

• High quality clinical skills
• Capable of prioritisation and time management
• Good interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal)
• Computer skills
• Management and organisational skills
• Experience of flexible approach
• Self-critical / analytical approach
• Understand the principles of confidentiality
• Ability to work under pressure and on own initiative
• Good working knowledge of radiological and decontamination procedures

Desirable

• Ability to lead a team

Additional Requirements

• Flexibility
• Ability to travel around all Trust sites - driving license and use of car

Disclosures

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and requires DBS disclosure.

Certificate of Sponsorship: Applications from job seekers who require Skilled Worker sponsorship will be considered; see guidance on UK Visas and Immigration.

UK Registration: Applicants must have current UK professional registration.

Employer details

Berkshire Healthcare Foundation Trust

West Berkshire Community Hospital, Thatcham, RG18 3AS

Website: Berkshire Healthcare NHS Trust