Community Dental Officer

Job summary

Are you passionate about providing dental care to those who need it most? Join our team at the Community Dental Service and make a difference in the lives of people experiencing homelessness. We’re looking for a dedicated individual to work alongside the Homeless Dental Service team, offering support, advice, and care to vulnerable communities within the Soho Health Centre.

As a key member of the Homeless Dental Service team, you will be working directly with individuals experiencing homelessness to ensure they receive essential dental care and guidance. You will be part of a collaborative effort to improve health outcomes for people facing significant challenges, with the opportunity to have a direct impact on their well‑being.

• Clinical Sessions & Outreach
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  Provide dental care at the Soho Centre for Health and Wellbeing and assist in screening in hostels and drop‑in centres to connect individuals with the services they need.
• Support & Advice
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  Work alongside a variety of professionals to improve the dental care and support offered to homeless communities. Advise senior management on strategies to enhance service delivery.
• Collaboration
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  Partner with health promoters and other support teams to target and engage with the most in‑need groups, ensuring seamless, coordinated care.
• Safeguarding & Support
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  Assess the dental needs of diverse homeless groups, including rough sleepers, women’s refuges, and young people, while identifying and responding to safeguarding concerns.
• Promote Well‑being
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  Work with clients to support their overall health, including addressing substance misuse, smoking cessation, and other lifestyle habits that impact their dental health.
• Service Management
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  Help organise the service timetable, manage emergency and scheduled appointments, and report on key performance indicators (KPIs).

We are proud to be one of the largest community healthcare providers in the country, with more than 4,500 colleagues caring for over four million people across London and Hertfordshire. Every day, our teams bring their skill, compassion, and determination to the people who depend on us.

What inspires us is at the heart of who we are: when we work together, we can help people move forward in ways that truly matter. Our teams support children as they take their first steps in life, and they stand beside adults as they rebuild strength, confidence, and independence. From newborn health visiting to community nursing, stroke rehabilitation, and palliative care, we are there for people through some of life’s most important moments.

Joining Central London Community Healthcare means becoming part of a community that lifts each other up. It means working in an organisation that values compassion, welcomes new ideas, and believes in the potential of every colleague. Your development matters here. Your wellbeing matters. Your voice helps shape the future of the care we provide.

We offer a competitive employment package because the work you do matters. At Central London Community Healthcare, you will join an inclusive organisation that invests in its people, supports development, and helps you thrive while delivering high‑quality care.

• Date posted: 27 February 2026
• Reference number: 824-INNER-7797175
• Job locations:
  Soho Centre for Health Care, 1 Frith Street, London, W1D 3QS

Hospital medical and dental staff

Doctor - other

£52,532 to £78,798 a year per annum, inclusive of HCAS (pro rata)

Permanent

Part‑time, Flexible working

Successful applicants will be required to demonstrate alignment with the Trust’s values – Accountability, Inclusion, Compassion, and Empowerment – alongside fulfilling the duties detailed in the attached Job Description and Person Specification.

• Full registration with the GDC
• Bachelor in Dental Surgery or equivalent
• Proven maintenance of post‑graduate continuing professional development
• Performer number

• Experience of working under the NHS Dental Service contract, especially in relation to the provision of CDS services
• Exp…