Applications are invited for a fixed-term (12 months) full-time ( 37.5 hours) Band A Community Dental Officer. This post is based in the Dental & Maxillofacial Department at East Surrey Hospital, Redhill, Surrey.
An opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and motivated dentist to join a team working in the Community Dental Service in East Surrey. This service provides dental treatment for children, adults, and older people who are referred due to physical, mental, or emotional impairment and are unable to access general dental care.
The post-holder will be responsible for providing a full range of dental care to both children and adults with specific needs. There will be opportunities to provide care under conscious sedation. Patient groups routinely treated will include adults and children with learning disabilities, medically compromising conditions and mental health problems. The post holder will provide domiciliary and outreach care, including treating inpatients with urgent needs.
For further information, please see the attached job description and person specification for a full list of duties and responsibilities.
We are a leading local employer with a diverse workforce of approximately 6,000 staff, dedicated to providing healthcare services to a growing population of around 780,000 individuals.
Our Trust provides both emergency and planned healthcare across East Surrey, North-East West Sussex, and South Croydon – covering towns like Crawley, Horsham, Reigate, and Redhill. Our main hospital, East Surrey in Redhill, offers a full range of acute and specialist services and is also the closest trauma unit to Gatwick Airport. We also provide outpatient, diagnostic, and planned care services at sites including The Earlswood Centre, Caterham Dene Hospital, Oxted Health Centre, Crawley Hospital, and Horsham Hospital.
We are proud to be an inclusive employer, and we work hard to create an environment where everyone feels valued and supported. At our Trust, we strive to be the best place to work and receive care. We are dedicated to supporting you in your current role while helping you grow and develop your career. As part of our team, you will have access to excellent training opportunities, flexible working, dedicated support networks, and a strong emphasis on health and wellbeing to ensure a thriving and positive work environment.
For further information regarding the role please read the attached job description and person specification.
Report job
