Overview
Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band B Senior Dental Officer post at our Cowes Special Care Dental Service within the Solent NHS Trust. We are looking for an enthusiastic, flexible, reliable team player with excellent communication skills. We are seeking an experienced and motivated dentist to join our dynamic Special Care Dental Service to deliver routine and urgent dental care to patients who are unable to access care in the General Dental Services due to additional needs, social and behavioural limitations, domiciliary dental needs, anxiety management and bariatric care.
Care will be provided to patients referred to or under long-term care of the service, under local anaesthesia, inhalation, intravenous or intranasal sedation and general anaesthesia where appropriate. The post offers the chance to work in our dental surgeries with support from experienced dental nurses and therapists to assist you in achieving your UDA target and working within NHS Regulations. There will be opportunities to develop special interests, supported by a team including Specialists in Special Care Dentistry, Paediatric Dentistry and GA/Sedation. You are required to be GDC registered and have an active performer number.
Main duties of the job
* Patient examination and diagnosis
Undertake thorough examination of patients and provide a Dental Care Assessment.
* Treatment planning and patient management
Plan and manage where there are complex medical co-morbidities or the involvement of other professionals and/or carers to resolve complex patient management issues. Provide clinical duties in relation to comprehensive dental screening, survey and treatment services, including emergency treatment for patients requiring Special Care Dentistry and Specialist Occasional Care. Treatment may vary to meet changing needs. Dental care may be provided from a variety of clinic premises, including mobile clinics and may involve domiciliary visits where appropriate. It is normal for this post to treat patients in wheelchairs using the wheelchair recliner, including bariatric patients, and to be able to use hoists.
* Medical and dental emergencies
Identify commonly occurring medical emergencies and lead the dental team in the appropriate first-line management of the emergency, using appropriate techniques, equipment and drugs. Keep up to date with developments in this area and/or advise other members of the team. Take responsibility for organising training and resources for the acute management of medical emergencies within the immediate team and/or as part of the service.
About us
Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a newly established organisation, bringing together expertise from across mental health, learning disabilities, community and physical health services. We are dedicated to delivering compassionate, high-quality, and accessible care to the diverse communities of Hampshire and the Isle of Wight. With over 13,000 dedicated staff working across more than 300 sites, we place patients and staff at the centre of everything we do. Our goal is to create an integrated healthcare system that improves accessibility and ensures more consistent care for patients, driving innovation and meeting the unique needs of the populations we serve.
Our Trust unites services from Southern Health, Solent NHS Trust, Isle of Wight NHS Trusts community and mental health teams, as well as Hampshire CAMHS, originally part of Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust. This transformation enables us to deliver more seamless care across the region, ensuring that patients receive the right support, in the right place, at the right time. We are committed to CARE values of compassion, accountability, respect, and excellence, and offer opportunities for career development, training, and collaborative working.
Details
Date posted: 30 September 2025
Pay scheme: Other
Salary: £81,716 to £95,579 a year Pro rata
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time
Reference number: 348-CSS-MED-9354
Job locations: Cowes Special Care Dental Service, 200 Newport Road, Cowes, Isle of Wight, PO31 7ER
Job responsibilities
Further information about the Trust and this role can be found on the Job Description and Person Specification document attached. We are committed to accessible and inclusive recruitment. If you have concerns about any aspect of the person specification potentially restricting your application for employment due to unintentional barriers, please contact the Trust's Recruitment team. The Trust will seek to resolve issues where possible.
We are happy to discuss Flexible Working options as part of the interview process.
Qualifications
* Current full Registration as Dental Surgeon with General Dental Council
* Foundation (Vocational) Training / equivalence and current Performers List number
Experience
* Essential: Experience of organising, managing and running clinics and support staff
* Evidence of commitment to continuous professional development and currency within GDC requirements
* Experience of dental software (R4 or similar)
Other
Disclosures: This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires a Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service. Applicants must have current UK professional registration.
Employer details
Employer: Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Cowes Special Care Dental Service, 200 Newport Road, Cowes, Isle of Wight, PO31 7ER
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