Job overview

Specialist in Paediatric Dentistry

Permanent

Full Time

Hours:                 37.5 hours per week 

Base:                    Mary Potter Health Centre, Hyson Green, NG8 2SW

Salary:                 £94,007 - £108,038 per annum

Do you want to make a real difference in a socially minded, values driven organisation? 

Community Dental Services CIC are looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic individual for the role of Specialist in Paediatric Dentistry, who identifies with our values as a Social Enterprise and is passionate about providing care for those most at need. This post will be mainly based at our dental clinics at the Mary Potter Health Centre, but there will be some cover required at other sites, as well GA sessions at Queens Medical Centre as required.

Main duties of the job

This is an exciting opportunity for someone to apply their specialist dental knowledge and skills in the provision of comprehensive oral care for children with complex special needs, including treatment under sedation and general anaesthesia.

The specialist will provide support to the Consultant in Paediatric Dentistry as a deputy lead for the paediatric service. There will be regular opportunities to work alongside the Consultant within a clinic and hospital setting.

This senior clinician will support, advise, teach and train a variety of professional employees including community dentists and dental therapists to ensure the delivery of continued excellent care to our patients. 

The post holder must be registered and maintain registration as a dental practitioner with the General Dental Council and must hold CCST in Paediatric Dentistry/inclusion on the specialist list by the time of commencement in the post and must have an active NHS Primary Dental Care Performer Number.

As you will be expected to provide support to all clinics across Nottinghamshire, the ability to visit all bases in the county is essential.

We recognise the positive value of having a workforce with a variety of lived experiences and that represent the communities we serve. Therefore, we welcome and encourage applications from all members of the community.

Community Dental Services encourages postgraduate education and development.  

Working for our organisation

What do we offer?

• Full time, permanent contract, 37.5 hours per week
• Starting salary gross £94,007 per annum
• 32 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Access to NHS Practitioners Pension Scheme
• Dentally led, patient focused working environment that is not constrained by UDA   targets.
• 24/7 access to Employee Assistance Programme
• Funded internal and external mandatory training to enable you to maintain your CPD
• 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 social care initiatives

We recognise the positive value of having a workforce with a variety of lived experiences and that represent the communities we serve. Therefore, we welcome and encourage applications from all members of the community.

Informal discussions welcome, please contact Ikbal Mahal, Associate Operations Director [email protected] 07766 471607

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