Dental Officer

Job summary An exciting opportunity to join the Community Dental Service in Cheshire and Merseyside. The successful candidate will be providing primary care dentistry to children and adults with additional needs both on referral from their General Dental Practitioner and on a continuing care basis. Main duties of the job Provide a wide range of primary dental care for patients including children, people with disabilities, older people and those referred by general dental practitioners. Provide dental care in the domiciliary setting for patients who are housebound. Provide treatment in the clinic with local anaesthetic or inhalation sedation. As required provide dental care in hospital under general anaesthesia for patients who cannot have their treatment provided in the clinic. Travel is an essential part of the role and the successful applicant could be asked to support services in any of the services Cheshire and Merseyside locations. Adhere to department and professional standards/protocols without direct supervision. Comment on department policies and propose changes to departmental working practices or procedures as necessary. Keep full and contemporaneous dental records of treatment carried out. Access communication from the Trust and from the department via e-mail. About us Flexible working will be considered for all roles. North Cheshire and Mersey NHS Foundation Trust (NCM) serves more than one million residents across the Halton and Warrington boroughs and the wider North West region. Bringing together community and out-of-hospital services (formerly provided by Bridgewater Community Healthcare) with inpatient and elective care (formerly Warrington and Halton Teaching Hospitals) we provide services at two hospital sites and more than 70 community hubs and facilities. Our mission, vision and values are at the heart of North Cheshire and Mersey NHS Foundation Trust (NCM). They underpin everything we do and everything we aspire to be as an organisation. Our mission We will be exceptional for our patients, our communities and each other Our vision We will be a great organisation providing excellent healthcare and opportunities to work and learn Our values Kind: We are caring, supportive and respectful to everyone Open: We are honest, transparent and open to new ways of working Fair: We listen, value our differences and are inclusive to all One team: We work well together and with our communities Details Date posted 08 September 2026 Pay scheme Other Salary £54,502 to £81,753 a year Contract Permanent Working pattern Part-time, Flexible working Reference number C9835-DEN26-118 Job locations Hallwood Health Centre Hospital Way Runcorn Cheshire WA7 2UT United Kingdom Job description Job responsibilities Job Purpose: To provide dental care for priority groups in a variety of settings. Duties and Responsibilities: Provide a wide range of primary dental care for patients including children, people with disabilities, older people and those referred by general dental practitioners. Adhere to department and professional standards/protocols without direct supervision. Comment on department policies and propose changes to departmental working practices or procedures as necessary. Keep full and contemporaneous dental records of treatment carried out. Access communication from the Trust and from the department via e-mail. Complete FP17 forms for patients and determine which band the course of treatment falls into. Organise the collection of patient charges and report any bad debtors to the Head of Dental services. Provide dental care in the domiciliary setting for patients who are housebound. Provide dental care in hospital under general anaesthesia for patients who cannot have their treatment provided in the clinic. Support the Clinical Director to maintain health and safety and security within the department, reporting risks and taking appropriate action as required. Participate in audit and peer review as required. The post holder will be required to undertake any other duties and responsibilities within the framework of the post. Please see Full Job Description attached. Job description Job responsibilities Job Purpose: To provide dental care for priority groups in a variety of settings. Duties and Responsibilities: Provide a wide range of primary dental care for patients including children, people with disabilities, older people and those referred by general dental practitioners. Adhere to department and professional standards/protocols without direct supervision. Comment on department policies and propose changes to departmental working practices or procedures as necessary. Keep full and contemporaneous dental records of treatment carried out. Access communication from the Trust and from the department via e-mail. Complete FP17 forms for patients and determine which band the course of treatment falls into. Organise the collection of patient charges and report any bad debtors to the Head of Dental services. P