Dental Officer

Job summary

Dental Officer Part Time Permanent

Hours: 15 Hours, Part Time

Bases: Queens Park Health Centre, Carlisle Road, Bedford, MK40 4HR Salary: £50,512 - £75,767 per annum, pro rata (Actual £20,204.80 - £30,306.80)

Do you want to make a difference? If so why not consider a career with an award winning dentally led social enterprise?

Community Dental Services CIC 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.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will deliver dental treatment and preventative care and advice to patients and clients of Community Dental Services CIC.

Applications are invited from enthusiastic dentists for this post based at Queens Park Health Centre in Bedford and to support clinics across Bedfordshire as required, including domiciliary care and epidemiological surveys.

Professional support is available from Consultants in Restorative Dentistry and Oral and Maxillo-Facial Surgery.

Training opportunities will be provided to develop skills and competencies with special care and paediatric patients. There will be opportunities to participate with care under sedation and general anaesthesia.

A full driver's license and access to a car are essential. The ideal candidate will be a skilled clinician with excellent organisational skills, patience, and a flexible, positive approach.

About us

What do we offer?

• Part time, permanent contract, 15 hours per week
• Starting salary gross £50,512 per annum pro rata
• 27- 32 days holiday plus bank holiday pro rata
• Access to NHS Practitioner Pension Scheme
• 24/7 access to Employee Assistance Programme
• Time allowance for hospital appointments
• Paid indemnity
• Uniforms provided
• Free tea and coffee provided
• Shareholder opportunity to annual bonus
• Company paid sickness benefits
• Opportunity to play a key part in local social care initiatives
• Personal development opportunities working in full scope of practice with direct access
• Dentally led, patient focused working environment that is not constrained by UDA targets
• Funded internal and external mandatory training to enable you to maintain your CPD
• Support with training for your wider professional development
• Become a shareholder and have a say in how our organisation is run at all levels as an employee director, or regional representaive

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

If you would like more information about the role, please contact Paula Dynes, Operations Lead 07768 035854, paula.dynes@cds-cic.co.uk