Senior Dental Officer

Job summary
We are pleased to announce a fantastic opportunity for a Band B Senior Dental Officer to join the Leeds Community Healthcare NHS Trust based in the Community Dental Service, for a full-time 1.0 WTE (37.5 hrs) permanent post.

We are a consultant-led, referral-only service which provides NHS dental care for children & adults who have treatment needs which cant be met in general dental practice.

You will be working with patients with complex needs, including physical, mental health, sensory, medical, or social impairment.

Our service is proud to be a partner within the West Yorkshire Community Dental Service Collaborative, and aims to be the leading provider of dental care in Leeds for children and adults of Tier 2 complexity and above.

The Senior Dental Officer will provide dental care in our clinics located throughout the city (Chapeltown, Middleton & Yeadon).

The post may also involve supporting in general anaesthetic theatres within Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, screening at the Adel Beck Secure Children's Home, and domiciliary visits.

Clinical facilities within our service include: surgeries equipped with ceiling track hoists, a wheelchair recliner and bariatric bench, the provision of inhalation and intravenous sedation, and access to comprehensive care under GA.

Other duties will include working in partnership to provide clinical support to the full dental team.

The post is available for job share or on a less than full-time basis.

Main duties of the job
The Senior Dental Officer will be working with a supportive and compassionate team comprising dentists, dental therapists, dental nurses and administrative team members.

They will be accountable to the Clinical Director and dental Consultants.

They will also be responsible for the supervision of Band A dentists and dental therapists as required.

This may also include conducting appraisals and other management roles or responsibility for a specific area, such as radiography, sedation, quality improvement etc.

They will be expected in their clinical duties to perform dental care for both children and adults in clinics located throughout the city.Domiciliary visits, screening at the Adel Beck Secure children's home and assisting in GA theatres may be required.

The assessment, treatment planning, and provision of treatment for children and adults of Tier 2 complexity is required, including treatment under conscious sedation and supervision of clinicians for sedation training cases, where accredited to do so.

Where a longitudinal or core dental trainee is present, the Senior Dental Officer may be asked to support and clinically supervise the trainee.

Contribution to the clinical and service development of the CDS is also a key component of this post. This will include participation in team meetings, peer review, clinical governance and quality improvement activities as required.

For questions about the role, please contact Clare Granger Clinical Director clare.granger2@nhs.net

About us
Working for Leeds Community Healthcare NHS Trust.

Who are we?
Leeds Community Healthcare provides a range of community-based health services across the whole city. We treat people in their homes, local health centres and community hospitals, and work in partnership with other local Trusts, charities and Leeds City Council.

We have a strong culture based on deeply-held values, and our focus at all times is on delivering high quality care to the people of Leeds. In our most recent CQC evaluation, we were rated "Good", with our Adult Services rated "Outstanding" for caring.

Perks of the job
Our benefits range from generous annual leave to access to NHS discount sites. You can find the full list of attractive benefits and rewards at www.leedscommunityhealthcare.nhs.uk click on the Join Our Team Tab.

Right to Work
This role is based in the UK. Employment is conditional on confirmation of the right to work in the UK - either as a UK or Irish citizen, under the EU settlement scheme or having secured any other relevant work visa. If you do not have the right to work in the UK and the role does not meet eligibility for sponsorship, please consider carefully whether you meet the eligibility to apply.

Details
Date posted: 06 August 2026
Pay scheme: Other
Salary: £84,781 to £99,163 a year
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: VP5DC0BF7B
Job locations: St George's Centre, St George's Road, Leeds, LS10 4UZ, United Kingdom

Job description
Job responsibilities
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Person Specification
General Requirements
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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: Leeds Community Healthcare NHS Trust
Address: St George's Centre, St George's Road, Leeds, LS10 4UZ, United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://www.leedscommunityhealthcare.nhs.uk/join-our-team1/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact: Clinical Director, Clare Granger, clare.granger2@nhs.net

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.
Applicants must have current UK professional registration.