Job overview

Senior Dental Officer

Contract: 2-Year Fixed Term, Full Time
Hours: 37.5 hours per week, 5 days
Location: Colchester Primary Care Centre, CO4 5JR / Mobile Dental Unit
Salary: £74,126 - £86,701 per annum

Golden Hello: £5,000 (For new and internal applicants: £2,500 after the first month, £2,500 after six months*)

We also offer relocation assistance of £8000 (subject to CDS policy conditions).

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Main duties of the job

Make a Difference with an Award-Winning Social Enterprise!

Are you passionate about providing exceptional dental care and making a real impact in the community? Join Community Dental Services CIC, an award-winning, employee-owned social enterprise dedicated to delivering high-quality, specialist dental services across East and Central England.

About the Role:

We are seeking an enthusiastic Senior Dental Officer to join our team in Colchester and support our Mobile Dental Unit. You will provide essential dental care to children, young people, and vulnerable adults, focusing on the most deprived areas within the SNEE ICB (Integrated Care Board) Suffolk boundary.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver oral care, screenings, and treatments to patients with additional needs.
• Provide intravenous sedation, inhalation sedation, and treatment under general anaesthesia.
• Serve a diverse patient mix, including paediatric, young adults, and families of vulnerable groups.

Requirements:

• GDC registration
• Active NHS performer number

Working for our organisation

What We Offer:

• Generous Leave: 32 days holiday pro rata plus bank holidays
• Supportive Environment: Dentally led, patient-focused, free from UDA targets
• NHS Practitioners Scheme: Access to comprehensive benefits
• Employee Assistance: 24/7 support program
• Work-Life Balance: Time allowance for hospital appointments
• Sickness Benefits: Company-paid
• Professional Development: Funded training for CPD and wider professional growth
• Indemnity: Paid coverage
• Uniforms: Provided
• Ownership: Become a shareholder and influence our organisation
• Community Impact: Play a key role in local social care initiatives

Join us and be part of a team that truly values your contribution and supports your professional journey. Apply today and help us make a difference in the lives of those who need it most!

Informal discussions welcome, please contact Nicola Blake, Mobile Fleet Coordinator, [email protected]  telephone: 07785 311684

Please ensure that you read the Job Description, which also includes the person specification, before applying.