Job overview

Dental Officer

Permanent, Full Time

Hours:                        37.5 hours per week

Bases:                       TBC - either full time at Lowestoft Dental Clinic,                                                            Lowestoft, NR32 1UR
                                      OR
                                      Split between Lowestoft and Siskin Dental Centre,                                                      Norwich, NR2 3TU

Salary:                       £50,512 - £75,767 per annum

Do you want to make a real difference in a socially minded, values driven organisation? We are an award-winning employee owned social enterprise, providing high quality community dental services across east and central England.

We are excited to be able to offer a £13,000 employment incentive. This fantastic offer can be utilised for relocation, salary top up, training, registration fees and many other personal benefits. We are happy to negotiate with the right candidate to come to a mutual agreement on how this incentive is spent.*

We are looking for a  clinician who identifies with our values as a Social Enterprise and is passionate about providing care for those most at need.

Applications are invited from enthusiastic dentists for the post of  Dental Officer based either full time at our Lowestoft clinic or split between Lowestoft and the Siskin Dental Centre in Norwich (to be agreed with candidate). The post may also involve working regularly at other clinics in Norfolk.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will deliver dental care and advice to patients and their carers from community groups, including patients with additional needs, who are clients of Community Dental Services.  Services to be provided include preventive care and advice, dental treatment, care under sedation and general anaesthesia, and epidemiological field work.  Working at other locations to support the client group will be required including domiciliary care and local hospitals. Community Dental Services encourages postgraduate education and development.   Mentorship and training will be provided to support this if required.

You must be GDC registered and have an active NHS performer number.

Working for our organisation

What do we offer?

• 32 days holiday plus bank holidays.
• Dentally led, patient focused working environment that is not constrained by UDA targets.
• Access to the NHS Practitioners Scheme.
• Opportunity to develop your skills and career with funded internal and external mandatory training, postgraduate qualifications, PgC, PgDip, Msc. Build your portfolio for tier 2 or speciality training.
• Support with training for your wider professional development.
• Paid indemnity.
• Uniforms provided.
• Become a shareholder and have a say in how our organisation is run at all levels.
• Opportunity to play a key part in local care initiatives

Please  contact Angela Simms, Clinical Lead, to discuss the roles available or to arrange visits to the clinics on 07879 668955

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

*Subject to CDS policies and terms and conditions