Dental Officer

Responsibilities

• Provide individualized, respectful care to patients, including clear information about treatment and participation in epidemiological surveys.
• Screen client groups as required.
• Conduct domiciliary visits.
• Refer patients to other dental professionals where appropriate.
• Support senior colleagues in treating patients under general anaesthetic.

Additional attributes and expectations

Well organised, able to prioritise and work independently, but also enjoys teamwork to provide excellent patient care. Motivated, enthusiastic, excellent interpersonal skills, committed to delivering high levels of service to customers.

Role overview

If you are looking for a challenge and want to join a dynamic team in a friendly and pro‑active Trust, this is the role for you. The Special Care Dental Service is part of a county‑wide service providing NHS dental treatment to patients on referral from general dental practitioners, GPs, and other health and social care professionals. Clinics operate Monday to Friday from 08:30 to 16:30 with flexible working until 19:00 where possible.

Benefits

• Positive 2024 NHS Staff Survey results, highlighting compassionate leadership and wellbeing.
• Varied environments: community hospitals, patients’ homes, and bases across Sussex.
• Flexible working options: part‑time, flexi‑time, annualised hours, and flexi‑retirement.
• Excellent training, development, and research opportunities.
• Accredited Living Wage Employer – ensures fair pay for all staff.
• Cost‑effective workplace nurseries in Crawley, Hove, and Brighton.
• Active EMBRACE, Disability & Wellbeing, LGBTQIA+, and Religion & Belief networks.
• Level 3 Disability Confident Leader and Veteran Aware Trust.
• Core values: Compassionate Care, Working Together, Achieving Ambitions, Delivering Excellence – guide everything we do.

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