Dental OfficerNHS

Job summary

Bradford Community Dental Service is an award-winning, forward-thinking service committed to delivering high-quality care across Bradford and Airedale. As a proud partner in the West Yorkshire Community Dental Services Collaborative, we place compassion, collaboration, and innovation at the heart of everything we do.

We are currently seeking a caring and enthusiastic dentist who is committed to improving patient care and contributing to our team's mission of delivering an outstanding patient experience. Some travel across the district and managing a mixed case load are requirements of the role to successfully undertake the range of duties specified within the job description.

We offer an excellent working environment providing a comprehensive range of dental treatments including conscious sedation, complementary therapies and delivering care in a variety of settings within the community. You will be part of our experienced, consultant-led team of dental care professionals who share a strong ethos of working together to improve patient care.

We are committed to supporting your professional growth through a structured preceptorship programme, exceptional training opportunities, and ongoing Continuing Professional Development (CPD) in line with GDC requirements.

If you are passionate about making a difference through community dentistry, we'd love to hear from you!

Closing date: 23rd August 2026

Shortlisting: w/c 24th August 2026

Interviews: 14th September 2026 (TBC)

Main duties of the job

To provide high quality, evidence-based clinical care for patient groups attending the Community Dental Service.

a) Undertake a thorough examination and assessment of patients using the most appropriate restorative, periodontal and surgical treatments.

b) Plan and manage care for a range of patients.

c) Plan, develop and implement appropriate evidence-based interventions supported by self-care.

d) Undertake an appropriate assessment of patients to determine the need for specialist advice.

e) A requirement to participate in public health work and research.

f) Required to work with conscious sedation techniques and in general anaesthetic settings. Training will be provided.

g) Provide treatment in a number of community settings including nursing homes, private residences and on the Mobile Dental Unit.

Job description

Please read the attached Job description and person specification for more details about this role.

Right to Work in the UK

Applicants should be aware that for any individual who requires a visa to work in the UK, the Trust provides sponsorship for registered healthcare practitioner roles only. This is an essential requirement of the role, and the Trust is unable to offer you a role if you are unable to meet Trust requirements for sponsorship and Home Office requirements for a visa.

Prior to your appointment you will be asked to provide confirmation of your right to work and reside in the UK. During your continued employment with the Trust, you have a personal responsibility to notify your manager as soon as possible should there be any changes to your right to work status.

Regrettably, if the role is not eligible for sponsorship under the Trusts eligibility criteria, the Trust are unable to extend your employment beyond the expiration of your current visa. The Trust is not responsible or liable for ensuring that your employment continues after this period.

As a condition of continuous employment, it essential you maintain the legal right to work in the United Kingdom throughout the duration of your employment with Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust (BDCFT). Any change in your right-to-work status, including but not limited to visa expiration, revocation, or denial of renewal, may impact your eligibility for employment with the Trust. It is your responsibility to promptly inform your Line Manager of any changes in your right-to-work status immediately and to provide necessary documentation for verification purposes. Failure to obtain or renew your visa in a timely manner is a breach of employment conditions and will result in termination of your employment. We appreciate your attention to this matter and your commitment to fulfilling this requirement promptly.

About us

Everything we do is underpinned by our core values: -

We Care - We act with respect and empathy, and always value difference

We Listen - We understand people's views and respond to their individual needs

We Deliver - We develop and provide excellent services and support our partners

We will consider a variety of flexible working arrangements to enable staff to balance their work and home lives and support staff by offering a fantastic range of benefits including :

Increase mileage rates for > 4500

A wide range of health and wellbeing support packages

A range of internal and external development and learning opportunities

Plus many more.

We are also proud to pledge our support to the Armed Forces and hold a Bronze Award in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme.

BDCFT is dedicated to environmental and social sustainability by delivering on the commitments within our Green Plan. All staff are actively encouraged and supported to participate in training and to identify and implement sustainable quality improvement across all service areas and activities.

The Trust reserves the right to close this position early if a significant number of applications are received.