Senior Dental Officer

Job summary

Do you want to make a difference?

If you are looking for a challenge and want to join a dynamic team in a friendly and pro-active Trust then this is the role for you.

The Special Care Dental Service is part of a countywide service providing NHS Dental treatment to patients on referral. We have clinics across the county, operating Mondays to Fridays, 08:30am to 4:30pm.

Special Care Dental Services prides itself in providing an exceptional level of service to its service users and we are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic person who is able to work, learn and actively contribute within our team. You must have excellent interpersonal skills and be committed to providing the highest levels of service to customers.

If you are well organised, able to prioritise and work on your own initiative without direct supervision, but also enjoys working as part of a team to provide excellent patient care, then we look forward to hearing from you

Main duties of the job

Full Time (37.5 hours per week) contract applications are invited from dentists with an interest in Special Care Dentistry to join our motivated and committed team to provide comprehensive dental care for both adults and children with additional needs. The post is based at Morley Street Dental Clinic, Brighton, but will also include the provision of domiciliary care to patients in the coastal West Sussex area 2 days per week. The successful applicant will be responsible for the Paediatric General Anaesthetic extraction list that takes place at the Royal Alexandra Children's Hospital, Brighton on alternate weeks. Previous experience, full GDC registration and immediate eligibility for a performer number are essential.

Closing date approximately 10 Days AFTER POSTING ADVERT, successful applicants will be invited for interview.

For further details / informal visits contact:

Informal enquiries and visits are welcome, please contact:

Michael Morcos, Assistant Clinical Director on 07917 050 989

About us

Why work for us?

• We have opportunities for everyone across our wide variety of services working in supportive team environments, including medical, clinical, support and corporate services
• Positive 2022 NHS Staff Survey results with compassionate culture and leadership, and support for staff wellbeing, scoring highly.
• A variety of working environments across the community, in patients' homes, within our community hospitals and bases across the county.
• Supportive flexible working patterns such as: part time, flexi time, annualised hours, and flexi retirement options.
• Excellent training and development opportunities tailored to individuals.
• Research opportunities
• Cost-effective and convenient workplace nurseries in Crawley, Hove and Brighton
• Thriving BAME, Disability and Wellbeing, LGBT+ and Religion and Belief staff networks
• We are proud to be a Level 3 accredited Disability Confident Leader, committed to creating inclusive workplaces.
• We are proud to be a Veteran Aware Trust, achieving accreditation from Veterans Covenant Healthcare Alliance (VCHA)
• Located in stunning Sussex, with easy access to the South Downs and the coast.
• Access to a wide range of benefits and discounts for NHS staff.