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) andand 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.
Main duties of the job
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 including domiciliary care and local hospitals. Community Dental Services encourages postgraduate education and development. 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.
About us
What do we offer?
1. 32 days' holiday, plus bank holidays.
2. Dentally-led, patient-focused working environment that is not constrained by UDA targets.
3. Access to the NHS Practitioners Scheme.
4. Funded internal and external mandatory training
5. Support with training for your wider professional development.
6. Paid indemnity.
7. Uniforms provided.
8. Become a shareholder and have a say in how our organisation is run at all levels.
9. Opportunity to play a key part in local care initiatives.
Job description
Job responsibilities
If you would like to find out more information about this role, please see the attached job specification.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
10. Registerable dental qualification eg BDS/LDS
11. Full registration with the General Dental Council
12. NHS Performer Number
13. 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.