Job summary
re you passionate about delivering high-quality dental care to patients with complex needs? Surrey Community Dental Service is looking for a dedicated and compassionate dentist to join our team in providing exceptional, evidence-based care to patients who require specialist support.
In this part-time role (22.5 hours per week), you'll deliver comprehensive clinical care to patients with special needs or specific dental requirements, including treatment under sedation or general anaesthesia where appropriate. You'll work across a variety of settingsincluding community clinics, hospitals, and domiciliary environmentsallowing for a flexible and patient-centred approach.Having a drivers licence and access to a vehicle is essential for this role.
As part of a supportive multidisciplinary team, you'll liaise with healthcare professionals, make onward referrals as needed, and oversee treatment planning and supervision of dental therapists. If you're committed to making a real difference in community healthcare, wed love to hear from you.
Main duties of the job
As a Dental Officer, you will be responsible for;
- Identify commonly occurring medical emergencies and lead the dental team in the appropriate first line management of the emergency, using appropriate techniques, equipment, and drugs.
- Undertake a thorough examination of patients and be able to plan, manage and deliver care to a wide range of patients.
- Plan, develop, implement and evaluates appropriate interventions to prevent disease and promote health for individual patients.
- Undertake appropriate assessment of patients to determine the need for specialist advice as appropriate
- Undertake the diagnosis of periodontal disease; select the appropriate periodontal techniques and delivers periodontal care in an effective way.
- Undertake routine exodontia and simple surgical exodontias.
- Undertake the diagnosis, selection and delivery of appropriate restorative techniques and/or replacement of teeth as required.
- Consider all appropriate behavioral management techniques.
- Carry out comprehensive treatment planning and provide treatment for patients who require treatment under general anaesthesia, including appropriate case selection.
- Provide advice, training, and guidance to colleagues as appropriate.
- To provide clinical cover, when required, in clinics other than their base.
For a full list of responsibilities please see attached Job Description.
About us
About the Company
We change lives by transforming health and care.
Established in 2006, we are one of the UKs leading independent providers of community health and care services, working with health and care commissioners and communities to transform services with a focus on experience, efficiency and improved outcomes. We deliver and transform adult and children community health services, primary care services including urgent care, sexual health, dermatology and MSK services as well as adult social care and wellbeing services.Across England, we support communities of many millions and directly help more than half a million people each year - guided by our simple values: we care, we think, we do.
Were committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from a broad, diverse range of people who want to join our team. Were a Disability Confident Committed company, so we work to provide facilities, work environment adjustments and technical solutions to be as inclusive of everyone.
While it doesnt happen often, sometimes a role is very popular, and well need to close it earlier than the date weve shown here. If youre keen to join our team, wed love to hear from you so please apply as soon as you can.
To find out more about HCRG Care Group, please visit https://www.hcrgcaregroup.com/about-us-2
Details
Date posted
30 July 2025
Pay scheme
Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade
Specialist
Salary
£52,532 to £78,798 a year
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
HCRGCG/TP/1580/16460
Job locations
HCRG Care Group
Guildford
Surrey
GU2 4AX
Employer details
Employer name
HCRG Care Group
Address
HCRG Care Group
Guildford
Surrey
GU2 4AX
Employer's website
https://www.hcrgcaregroup.com/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
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