Senior Dental Officer

Senior Dental Officer

The closing date is 03 November 2026

Job summary

The invites applications from suitably qualified Senior Dental Officers who, by virtue of their citizenship, are entitled to take up employment and who are, or will be upon employment, resident in Gibraltar.

Applicants must hold the relevant qualifications and demonstrate strong organisational and interpersonal skills. A minimum of three years experience in a primary care dental setting is essential.

Main duties of the job

To provide routine and specialised dental services to patients; adults and children.

To provide emergency dental services within clinical competence.

Liaising with referrers, carers, and other healthcare professionals.

Coordinating care for patients with complex needs across service.

About us

Gibraltar is a British Overseas Territory at the southernmost tip of the Iberian Peninsula, easily reached in just over 2 hours (flying time) from London, Bristol or Manchester airports.

Gibraltar has a rich history, shaped by its position as a gateway between the Atlantic Ocean and the Mediterranean. It is a thriving modern city with a mix of British and Mediterranean influences. English is the official language, but Spanish is also widely spoken.

The (GHA) is the public healthcare provider for the people of Gibraltar offering physical and mental health services. The GHA aims to provide high quality, accessible healthcare for all residents, and it operates a range of services from primary care to more specialised treatments.

The GHAs responsibilities include: services through clinics, outpatient services, and hospital care. Managing emergency medical services and accident and emergency (A&E) services. Conducting health campaigns and initiatives aimed at disease prevention and health promotion. Offering mental health care and community-based health services.

Services are mainly provided from St. Bernards Hospital. The hospital also collaborates with international medical institutions for specialised treatment and support.

Details

Date posted

21 October 2026

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Doctor - other

Salary

£61,699 to £105,913 a year

Working pattern

Reference number

G 0004-MED-11-26

Job locations

St Bernard's Hospital

Job description

Job responsibilities

CLINICAL

Provide dental services of expected clinical standard to patients in the surgery, during home visits, in residential facilities and other locations as may be specified.

Respond to dental problems presented by patients, including history taking, examination, diagnosis, investigation, treatment and referral where appropriate.

Provide appropriate dental health promotion, preventative dental care and advice to all patients within the context of primary dental health care.

Clinical duties in relation to comprehensive dental screening, survey and treatment services, including emergency treatment for patients requiring Special Care Dentistry and Specialist Occasional Care. This may vary with time to meet changing needs. Dental Care may be provided from a variety of clinic premises, including mobile clinics and may involve domiciliary visits where appropriate. It is normal for this post to treat patients in wheelchairs using the wheelchair recliner, including bariatric patients, and to be able to use hoists. Provision of dental treatment under General Anaesthetic in and conscious sedation. Lead on and participate in screening programmes and epidemiological surveys, including planning, analysing and reporting findings.

Build up a patient base, with commitment to total care for these patients, including follow-up, organised record-keeping and proactive efforts, where appropriate.

Engage positively in the developing primary and secondary care information systems and contribute fully to the building up of a clinical database.

Provide an on-call service and respond as required to appropriate incidents.

Provide emergency cover for absent colleagues.

Experience in organising, managing, and running dental clinics.

Ensuring smooth day-to-day operations and patient flow.

Oversight of dental nurses, therapists, and administrative staff.

To undertake any other reasonable duties and responsibilities as requested by the GHA Management.

MANAGEMENT

Assist the Clinical Director/Divisional Lead/Office of Medical Director in fulfilling the operational requirements of the Dental Department.

Attend team meetings, advisory meetings and other meetings as may be required in the interests of patient care or the health service.

Establish and maintain accurate, legible, organised and properly summarised clinical dental records.

Provide free sickness certification and certification on the fitness for return to work.

Develop clear systems of communication and referral arrangements.

Leading a multidisciplinary dental team.

Providing clinical supervision and mentoring to junior staff.

Supporting performance reviews and professional development.

Involvement in planning and improving dental services, especially for special care or community settings.

Contributing to policy development, audits, and quality improvement initiatives.

Job description

Job responsibilities

CLINICAL

Provide dental services of expected clinical standard to patients in the surgery, during home visits, in residential facilities and other locations as may be specified.

Respond to dental problems presented by patients, including history taking, examination, diagnosis, investigation, treatment and referral where appropriate.

Provide appropriate dental health promotion, preventative dental care and advice to all patients within the context of primary dental health care.

Clinical duties in relation to comprehensive dental screening, survey and treatment services, including emergency treatment for patients requiring Special Care Dentistry and Specialist Occasional Care. This may vary with time to meet changing needs. Dental Care may be provided from a variety of clinic premises, including mobile clinics and may involve domiciliary visits where appropriate. It is normal for this post to treat patients in wheelchairs using the wheelchair recliner, including bariatric patients, and to be able to use hoists. Provision of dental treatment under General Anaesthetic in and conscious sedation. Lead on and participate in screening programmes and epidemiological surveys, including planning, analysing and reporting findings.

Build up a patient base, with commitment to total care for these patients, including follow-up, organised record-keeping and proactive efforts, where appropriate.

Engage positively in the developing primary and secondary care information systems and contribute fully to the building up of a clinical database.

Provide an on-call service and respond as required to appropriate incidents.

Provide emergency cover for absent colleagues.

Experience in organising, managing, and running dental clinics.

Ensuring smooth day-to-day operations and patient flow.

Oversight of dental nurses, therapists, and administrative staff.

To undertake any other reasonable duties and responsibilities as requested by the GHA Management.

MANAGEMENT

Assist the Clinical Director/Divisional Lead/Office of Medical Director in fulfilling the operational requirements of the Dental Department.

Attend team meetings, advisory meetings and other meetings as may be required in the interests of patient care or the health service.

Establish and maintain accurate, legible, organised and properly summarised clinical dental records.

Provide free sickness certification and certification on the fitness for return to work.

Develop clear systems of communication and referral arrangements.

Leading a multidisciplinary dental team.

Providing clinical supervision and mentoring to junior staff.

Supporting performance reviews and professional development.

Involvement in planning and improving dental services, especially for special care or community settings.

Contributing to policy development, audits, and quality improvement initiatives.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered dental qualification.
• Full registration with GMRB/GDC
• Minimum of 3 years experience working in a Primary Care dental setting.

Desirable

• Registration on specialist list for Specialist Care Dentistry/Paediatric Dentistry or equivalent experience.

Experience

Essential

• Under general anaesthetic or conscious sedation.
• Paediatric dentistry
• General Anaesthesia case selection and management.
• Complex co-morbidities.
• Learning disabilities.
• Mental health conditions.
• Physical disabilities.
• Social or behavioural challenges.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered dental qualification.
• Full registration with GMRB/GDC
• Minimum of 3 years experience working in a Primary Care dental setting.

Desirable

• Registration on specialist list for Specialist Care Dentistry/Paediatric Dentistry or equivalent experience.

Experience

Essential

• Under general anaesthetic or conscious sedation.
• Paediatric dentistry
• General Anaesthesia case selection and management.
• Complex co-morbidities.
• Learning disabilities.
• Mental health conditions.
• Physical disabilities.
• Social or behavioural challenges.

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab)

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab)

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship