Paediatric Dental Officer

Job summary

This is a great opportunity to build your clinical skills in paediatric dentistry while supporting high-quality care for children and young people.

You'll work with in our consultant-led Community Dental Service, supporting children with complex needs, behavioural challenges or medical conditions. You'll be part of a friendly, skilled team who share knowledge, collaborate on treatment planning and ensure every patient receives safe, person-centred care. Your work will make a meaningful difference to families who need specialist support. What you'll do:

Assess paediatric patients and create clear, safe treatment plans

Provide a range of restorative and preventive dental treatments

Use inhalation sedation where required, with in-house training available

Communicate clearly with children, parents and carers in sensitive situations

Maintain accurate clinical records and follow all safety, quality and governance standards

Main duties of the job

What we're looking for:

Bachelor of Dental Surgery and current UK registration with the General Dental Council Completion of Foundation or Vocational Training Confidence treating children and young people with varied needs

Ability to work independently while contributing to a supportive, multidisciplinary team Willingness to develop skills such as sedation and clinical audit We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and value diverse experiences that help us deliver fair, respectful and inclusive care to our communities.

About us At CHCP, we're passionate about people, we recognise that high quality care is delivered by high quality professionals who are appreciated, respected, and supported, which is why we want to give all our colleagues the chance to shine.

Work with us and you'll be more than just a number. Our people are our shareholders, and their thoughts and opinions are always heard;at CHCP you have a real voice.

Compassion is at the heart of our business; our colleagues work together to deliver first class healthcare to thousands of people. Local diversity demands diverse roles, that's why we have vacancies to suit everybody. No matter your role at CHCP, we'll support you to thrive.

CHCP CIC employees have access to an excellent range of benefits; for further information, please click on the 'CHCP Perks and Rewards' link.

Details Date posted
09 September 2026

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Doctor - other Salary
52,532 to 78,798 a year

pa/pr

Contract Permanent Working  pattern

Full-time

Reference number-CJob locations

Highlands Health Centre (and other locations across East Yorkshire)
Lothian WayHullHU7 5DD
United Kingdom Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the job description and person specification attached to this job advert for full details of the role.
Job description
Job responsibilities

Please see the job description and person specification attached to this job advert for full details of the role.

Person Specification

Qualifications

EssentialA Batchelor of Dental Surgery degreeGDC registration (applicants must have current UK professional registration)
Performers number required prior to assuming appointment

Completion of Foundation Training or formerly Vocational Training (VT).

Knowledge

Essential Sound dental knowledge, with up-to-date knowledge of aspects of specialist practice within your scope of practice

Knowledge of the CDS contract, terms and conditions, and its role in the delivery of dental care Awareness of wider public health issues.

Experience

Essential Broad experience working autonomously in wide range of treatments

Desirable

Demonstrable clinical experience in a CDS practice

Experienced in the use of inhalation sedation

Experience of undertaking audits

Experience of delivering domiciliary care
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