Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust

Dental Officer

The closing date is 25 March 2026

Job summary

The post will support career development in Community Dental Services through internal/external training and includes the provision of care within the specialties of special care and paediatric dentistry and urgent care for patients referred to LSCft by the Lancashire Call Handling Service.This role is supported by an active Managed Clinical Network, Specialists in Special Care/Paediatric Dentistry and experienced Senior Dental Officers and therapists. Qualified dental nurses have training in extended duties including radiography, sedation, special care, fluoride application.Mentoring, clinical supervision and peer review is provided and post holders are encouraged to undertake tier 2 accreditation in one of the specialties.Full GDC registration and Performer number without restrictions are required. The post is not suitable for those looking to complete DCT/FD/ORE training.

Main duties of the job

  • The provision of high quality routine and urgent care dentistry to service users referred to LSCFT Dental Services. Service users include level 2 special care and paediatric patients.
  • The provision of urgent care to service users referred to LSCFT Dental Services from the Lancashire Call Handling Service.
  • The provision of inhalation sedation and domiciliary dental care as required.
  • The daily supervision of Dental Care Professionals as part of the dental team.
  • The appropriate use and care of Trust facilities and resources
  • To provide care following NHS regulations, Trust policies and procedures, national guidance, Delivering Better Oral Health.
  • To utilise available skill mix as appropriate.
  • The post holder is required to undertake any other duties in line with those that could reasonably be expected of a Band A Dental Officer in line with the SPDCS terms and conditions and competencies.

About us

LSCFT values diversity and inclusion, recognising that talent from varied backgrounds creates a flexible, creative, and effective workforce. We actively challenge discrimination and welcome applications from all, regardless of age, disability (including those with experience of accessing or caring for someone who has accessed mental health or learning disability services), ethnicity, gender, religion, belief, or sexual orientation.

Our aim is to reflect the communities we serve, so we particularly encourage applications from under-represented groups. If you'd like to discuss your application, please ask.

We also welcome individuals with lived experience relevant to the role or service area, as your insight brings authenticity to our services.

LSCFT support flexible working, we believe that a positive work/life balance benefits NHS employees through improved health and wellbeing. We would consider working patterns such as term time, part time, compressed hours and flexi-time.

The wellbeing of our people is at the heart of everything we do. We offer a wide range of resources, tools and support to help you thrive both in and out of work.

Explore our full wellbeing offer here: Keeping our workforce well

Details

Date posted

17 March 2026

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Doctor - other

Salary

£52,532 to £78,798 a year pa pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

351-CEN2470-CL

Job locations

Specialist Dental Care St Peters

St Peters Primary Health Care Centre

Burnley

BB11 2DL


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached job description and person specification for more information about this role.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached job description and person specification for more information about this role.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • BDS or equivalent qualification
  • Full GDC registration without restrictions Indemnity insurance
  • Performer number or eligible for inclusion on performers list without exclusions
  • Completion of Foundation Training or proof of exemption

Experience

Essential

  • Evidence of continual professional development
  • Evidence of working with service users with additional needs
  • Evidence of working with paediatric service users
  • Evidence of providing inhalation sedation to anxious children or adults

Work Related Knowledge and Skills

Essential

  • Good team worker
  • Clear and effective communicator
  • Effective planner/organiser
  • Commitment to NHS dentistry
  • IT skills
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • BDS or equivalent qualification
  • Full GDC registration without restrictions Indemnity insurance
  • Performer number or eligible for inclusion on performers list without exclusions
  • Completion of Foundation Training or proof of exemption

Experience

Essential

  • Evidence of continual professional development
  • Evidence of working with service users with additional needs
  • Evidence of working with paediatric service users
  • Evidence of providing inhalation sedation to anxious children or adults

Work Related Knowledge and Skills

Essential

  • Good team worker
  • Clear and effective communicator
  • Effective planner/organiser
  • Commitment to NHS dentistry
  • IT skills

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Specialist Dental Care St Peters

St Peters Primary Health Care Centre

Burnley

BB11 2DL


Employer's website

https://www.lscft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Specialist Dental Care St Peters

St Peters Primary Health Care Centre

Burnley

BB11 2DL


Employer's website

https://www.lscft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Associate Dental Director

Sarah Procter

sarah.procter@lscft.nhs.uk

07534063318

Details

Date posted

17 March 2026

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Doctor - other

Salary

£52,532 to £78,798 a year pa pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

351-CEN2470-CL

Job locations

Specialist Dental Care St Peters

St Peters Primary Health Care Centre

Burnley

BB11 2DL


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