Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Band C Dental Officer in Special Care Dentistry
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Band C Dental Officer in Special Care Dentistry
Senior Specialist Dental Officer (Community Dental Services) – Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
About the Role
An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Dental Division of Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust to develop a specialist post within Community Dental Services. This role blends clinical excellence and leadership, requiring an experienced clinician to fulfil the following key responsibilities:
- Provide specialist dental care for patients accepted under the Special Care Dentistry (SCD) pathway, particularly those with additional needs due to disability, medical, or mental health conditions.
- Assume leadership and management roles, as delegated by the Head of Service, including:
- Directing service-led committee meetings.
- Participating in service development and improvement plans, aligned with team job planning.
- Exercising clinical supervision and overseeing professional development.
- Line managing and conducting appraisals for several dental officers.
- Working independently to deliver specialist dental services to the local population.
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Clinical Responsibilities
- Assessment, diagnosis, and specialist-level dental treatment for adults referred under the SCD pathway, including those with physical or learning disabilities, complex medical conditions, or mental health needs.
- Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive, patient-centred care.
Management Responsibilities
- Supervision and mentorship of junior/senior dental colleagues.
- Contributing to service planning, governance, and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Attending and actively participating in service-led forums, strategy sessions, and development workshops.
About Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
The trust operates across Birmingham and the West Midlands, employing over 5,000 staff in diverse healthcare roles spanning:
- Community nursing & specialist services delivered in homes, clinics, and outreach settings.
- Children, young people, families, and adults (including rehabilitation services).
- Learning disabilities support.
- Highly recognised services such as the West Midlands Rehabilitation Centre and one of Europe’s leading Dental Hospitals and Schools of Dentistry.
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About the Birmingham Dental Hospital
The Birmingham Dental Hospital, based at 5 Mill Pool Way, Birmingham, B5 7EG, serves as an undergraduate and postgraduate teaching facility and is affiliated with the University of Birmingham’s School of Dentistry.
- Approximately 130,000 patient attendances per annum in outpatient and day-case services.
- From general preventive care to highly specialised dental interventions, we embrace innovation and evidence-based practice.
Contact Details for Informal Enquiries
For further information about the role or to arrange an informal visit, please contact:
Claire Webb PA – Community Dental Service Email: claire.webb2@nhs.net Tel: +44 (0)121 466 5590
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