Overview
We are seeking a committed and compassionate Dental Officer to join our Community NHS Trust team, providing high-quality dental care within secure environments. You will deliver dental services based at HMP Rochester and HMP Swaleside, Sheerness, but you may at times need to attend other sites, caring for patients detained in His Majesty’s Prison establishments. This role offers variety, professional challenge, and the opportunity to work with a dedicated multidisciplinary team in a highly supportive setting.
Responsibilities
* Provide dental care for patients currently being detained by Her Majesty at HMP sites across Kent.
* Involve patients in their care and treatment. Offer information, support and motivation to patients regarding oral health, diet and smoking.
* Monitor the application of clinical governance practice including dental nurse standards, infection control and cross infection.
Additional information
Additional Working Pattern: 08.30 - 17.00 Mon, Tues, Wed, Fri.
Rated ‘outstanding’ by the CQC, we’ve got a passion for delivering high standards of patient care and excellent services to improve the health of our communities. To do this we need outstanding people who share our values: Compassionate, Aspirational, Responsive, Excellent.
We know a commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion leads to better patient care and a happier workforce. We welcome applications from people with varied backgrounds, perspectives and experiences.
We ask for information about your protected characteristics on our application forms. This isn’t visible to anyone involved with shortlisting or interviewing you, except when you choose to be considered under the guaranteed interview scheme due to disability. Short listers will see two ticks alongside your application to ensure they apply the principles of the scheme to your submission.
The data we collect helps us ensure we attract diversity in our applicants and that all colleagues have equitable access to career opportunities, supporting us on our journey to being a Great Place to Work.
As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want you to be able to work in a way that is best for us, for our patients and for you. Talk to us about a flexible working arrangement that won’t involve sacrificing personal interests or family commitments. We’ll support you to work flexibly in a way that suits us both.
See where you can go with KCHFT career pathways.
As a community Trust, many roles require individuals to be able to drive to perform their duties. You may be asked to confirm you have a full UK driving licence where driving is a requirement of the role. We are committed to supporting candidates with disabilities into employment; if you are unable to drive due to a disability, please contact the Recruitment Team to discuss accommodations.
The job description and person specification provide all the information about this role. Please review the criteria in the person specification and show how you meet them in your application. If you need an application form in an alternative format, please contact our recruitment team. All information you supply should be true and accurate to the best of your knowledge.
Questions? The recruiting manager would be happy to hear from you; their contact details can be found in the job advert. To improve your chances of shortlisting, please apply as soon as possible. A vacancy may close early if there is high interest.
At KCHFT we strongly encourage colleagues who have direct or social contact with patients to be fully vaccinated to protect everyone’s safety.
Find out more about the community differencehere.
Good luck! We’re excited to meet you and welcome you to #teamKCHFT, #cometocommunity.
This advert closes on Thursday 2 Oct 2025
#J-18808-Ljbffr