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Central London Community Health Trust

Community Dental Officer

The closing date is 15 March 2026

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Job summary

Are you passionate about providing dental care to those who need it most? Join our team at theCommunity Dental Service and make a difference in the lives of people experiencing homelessness. We're looking for a dedicated individual to work alongside the Homeless Dental Service team, offering support, advice, and care to vulnerable communities within the Soho Health Centre.

As a key member of the Homeless Dental Service team, you will be working directly with individuals experiencing homelessness to ensure they receive essential dental care and guidance. You will be part of a collaborative effort to improve health outcomes for people facing significant challenges, with the opportunity to have a direct impact on their well-being.

Main duties of the job

  • Clinical Sessions & Outreach: Provide dental care at theSoho Centre for Health and Wellbeingand assist in screening in hostels and drop-in centres to connect individuals with the services they need.
  • Support & Advice: Work alongside a variety of professionals to improve the dental care and support offered to homeless communities. Advise senior management on strategies to enhance service delivery.
  • Collaboration: Partner with health promoters and other support teams to target and engage with the most in-need groups, ensuring seamless, coordinated care.
  • Safeguarding & Support: Assess the dental needs of diverse homeless groups, including rough sleepers, women's refuges, and young people, while identifying and responding to safeguarding concerns.
  • Promote Well-being: Work with clients to support their overall health, including addressing substance misuse, smoking cessation, and other lifestyle habits that impact their dental health
  • Service Management: Help organise the service timetable, manage emergency and scheduled appointments, and report on key performance indicators (KPIs)

About us

We are proud to be one of the largest community healthcare providers in the country, with more than 4,500 colleagues caring for over four million people across London and Hertfordshire. Every day, our teams bring their skill, compassion, and determination to the people who depend on us.

What inspires us is at the heart of who we are: when we work together, we can help people move forward in ways that truly matter. Our teams support children as they take their first steps in life, and they stand beside adults as they rebuild strength, confidence, and independence. From newborn health visiting to community nursing, stroke rehabilitation, and palliative care, we are there for people through some of life's most important moments.

Joining Central London Community Healthcare means becoming part of a community that lifts each other up. It means working in an organisation that values compassion, welcomes new ideas, and believes in the potential of every colleague. Your development matters here. Your wellbeing matters. Your voice helps shape the future of the care we provide.

We offer a competitive employment package because the work you do matters. At Central London Community Healthcare, you will join an inclusive organisation that invests in its people, supports development, and helps you thrive while delivering high-quality care.

Details

Date posted

27 February 2026

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Doctor - other

Salary

£52,532 to £78,798 a year per annum, inclusive of HCAS (pro rata)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

824-INNER-7797175

Job locations

Soho Centre for Health Care

1 Frith Street

London

W1D 3QS


Job description

Job responsibilities

Successful applicants will be required to demonstrate alignment with the Trusts values - Accountability, Inclusion, Compassion, and Empowerment, alongside fulfilling the duties detailed in the attached Job Description and Person Specification.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Successful applicants will be required to demonstrate alignment with the Trusts values - Accountability, Inclusion, Compassion, and Empowerment, alongside fulfilling the duties detailed in the attached Job Description and Person Specification.

Person Specification

Education/Qualification

Essential

  • Full registration with the GDC
  • Bachelor in Dental Surgery or equivalent
  • Proven maintenance of post-graduate continuing professional development
  • Performer number

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of working under the NHS Dental Service contract, especially in relation to the provision of CDS services
  • Experience of working with challenging patients
  • Experience of working with the CDS
  • Communication and relationship building in dental organisations and the wider health and social care environment
  • Experience of health and/or social care assessments
  • Experience in developing excellent working relationships with a wide variety of people
  • Experience of demonstrating successful outcomes within agreed time frames whilst demonstrating a flexible, positive and proactive approach

Desirable

  • Experience of clinical audits

Skills & Knowledge

Essential

  • Expertise in exodontia
  • Awareness of the sometimes complex medical history issues of people experiencing homelessness.
  • Knowledge and understanding of the needs of vulnerable adults and the associated legislative framework to respond effectively to meet these needs
  • Good interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to communicate confidently with staff of all levels of seniorit
  • Ability to work well across teams.
  • Good time management.
  • Ability to work without direct supervision and to use own initiative

Key Attributes

Essential

  • Good verbal and written communication skills
  • A flexible and sensitive approach to working with both patients and staff
  • Computer literate
Person Specification

Education/Qualification

Essential

  • Full registration with the GDC
  • Bachelor in Dental Surgery or equivalent
  • Proven maintenance of post-graduate continuing professional development
  • Performer number

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of working under the NHS Dental Service contract, especially in relation to the provision of CDS services
  • Experience of working with challenging patients
  • Experience of working with the CDS
  • Communication and relationship building in dental organisations and the wider health and social care environment
  • Experience of health and/or social care assessments
  • Experience in developing excellent working relationships with a wide variety of people
  • Experience of demonstrating successful outcomes within agreed time frames whilst demonstrating a flexible, positive and proactive approach

Desirable

  • Experience of clinical audits

Skills & Knowledge

Essential

  • Expertise in exodontia
  • Awareness of the sometimes complex medical history issues of people experiencing homelessness.
  • Knowledge and understanding of the needs of vulnerable adults and the associated legislative framework to respond effectively to meet these needs
  • Good interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to communicate confidently with staff of all levels of seniorit
  • Ability to work well across teams.
  • Good time management.
  • Ability to work without direct supervision and to use own initiative

Key Attributes

Essential

  • Good verbal and written communication skills
  • A flexible and sensitive approach to working with both patients and staff
  • Computer literate

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

Central London Community Health Trust

Address

Soho Centre for Health Care

1 Frith Street

London

W1D 3QS


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Central London Community Health Trust

Address

Soho Centre for Health Care

1 Frith Street

London

W1D 3QS


Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Assistant Clinical Director

Sherif Botros

sherif.botros1@nhs.net

07775017632

Details

Date posted

27 February 2026

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Doctor - other

Salary

£52,532 to £78,798 a year per annum, inclusive of HCAS (pro rata)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

824-INNER-7797175

Job locations

Soho Centre for Health Care

1 Frith Street

London

W1D 3QS


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