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 and central England.

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. Applications are invited from enthusiastic dentists for the post of senior dental officer based at our multi-surgery clinic in Lowestoft (Lowestoft Dental Clinic, Suite A&D Old Court Buildings, Whapload Road, Lowestoft, NR32 1UR) and Norwich Thorpe Health Centre (Norwich Thorpe Health Centre, St Williams Loke, Norwich, NR7 0AJ). The post may also involve working regularly at other clinics in Norfolk.

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. Mentorship and training will be provided to support this if required.

Please do not hesitate contact Angela Simms, Clinical Lead, to discuss the roles available or to arrange visits to the clinics on 07879 668955.

Main duties of the job

We are excited to be part of a £15,000 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. 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
• 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.