Senior Dentist

Job summary

To be part of a wider dental team providing clinical and managerial leadership to dentists, dental therapists/hygienists including recruitment, training & development, supervision, and direct line management.

This will include providing a full range of dental care to patients of the dental service from routine examinations to advanced specialist treatments. It is expected that clinical work will be integral to this leadership role.

Main duties of the job

Undertakes thorough examination and assessment of adults and children

Undertake the assessment and treatment planning of patients referred in by medical and dental colleagues.

Undertakes the diagnosis, selection of appropriate periodontal techniques and delivery of periodontal care in an effective way. May undertake more advanced periodontal treatment procedures if trained to do so.

To be responsible for promoting the Organisations values and high-performance standards both individually and as a team, in the achievement of our strategic objectives and priorities

Liaise with the dental team, senior leaders, and wider colleagues to maintain the effective running of the dental service.

To support mechanisms in place to implement systems and monitor organisational learning from untoward incidents occurring within the social enterprise or from other health care providers.

To develop and maintain a deep knowledge of the clinical landscape, inform service expansion opportunities and support wider recruitment of a talented workforce.

About us

Would you like to make a difference and fulfil your greatest potential? We have exciting opportunities to advance your career and expand your skills in a supportive and progressive environment.

Come and join our amazing team in our brand new state-of-the-art dental facility and truly make a difference to the local people in Suffolk and North East Essex.

We are a new and innovative Dental Social Enterprise and unique partnership with the University of Suffolk and Suffolk and North East Essex Integrated Care Board that truly wants to make a difference to people through the delivery of accessible NHS dental care. We are a purpose-led and values driven organisation. Our mission is clear, we are here to deliver ordinary dental care delivered with extraordinary care.

The University of Suffolk Dental CIC represents a step-change in dental care in Suffolk and North East Essex and we are looking for passionate, talented people to join us.