Senior Dental Officer

Job summary

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 & central England.

Community Dental Services CIC is looking for a clinician who identifies with our values as a social enterprise & is passionate about providing care for those most at need. This post is a 2 year fixed-term contract.

Applications are invited from enthusiastic dentists for this post based in Colchester & supporting the mobile team in the provision of dental care to children, young people, & vulnerable adults with a priority for targeting the most deprived lower super output areas (LSOAs) in the SNEE ICB Suffolk boundary.

Main duties of the job

The postholder will be required to provide oral care both to patients in Essex and, whilst working for the mobile services, undertake duties across the NE Essex & Suffolk ICB area. The post is essentially that of a senior clinician providing oral care, screening, & treatments to CDS CIC clients who have additional needs. The post holder will be involved in providing intravenous sedation, inhalation sedation & treatment under general anaesthesia.

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

Full details of the role and requirements are provided in the attached job description.

About us

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.
• 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.