Job summary
Senior Dental Officer - Prisons
HMP Wayland
Permanent, Part Time
Hours:22.5 hours per week, 3 days
Base: HMP Wayland, Griston, Thetford, IP25 6RL
Salary: £81,716 - £95,579 per annum, pro rata (Actual £49.,029.60 - £57,347.40)
Community Dental Services CIC is an award winning employee owned, social enterprise that delivers high quality, specialist community dental services across east and central England.
The CDS Prison Team were winners in the Dental Team of the Year category in The Dental Industry Awards 2024.
Applications are invited from enthusiastic dentists for this post based at HMP Wayland.
You will provide a full range of NHS care to offenders in HMP Wayland and a registered, experienced Specialist Dental Nurse will support all sessions.
Main duties of the job
HMP Wayland is a Category C men's prison, located near the village of Griston in Norfolk, England.
The post holder will provide a full range of oral care and screening to patients in HMP establishments. However, there may be a requirement to work within other CDS clinics in the community.
All prison sites offer NHS dental care.It is essential you can fulfil the travel requirements of the post. Candidates must be well motivated, ethical and have good communication skills.
You will need to be GDC Registered be on the NHS Performer List.
Enhanced DBS and the ability to meet Ministry of Justice clearance will be required.
About us
What do we offer?
* 32 days annual leave, plus bank holidays
* Access to the NHS Practitioners Pension Scheme
* Funded internal and external mandatory training to enable you to maintain your CPD
* 24/7 access to an Employee Assistance Programme
* Support with training for your wider professional development.
* Paid indemnity
* Uniforms provided
* Receive a funded share in the Company and have a say in how CDS is run at all levels
A tour around the prison/trial days is available for this position prior to application. If you would like to arrange this or have an informal discussion about the post please contact Rob Sapeta, Associate Operations Director - HM Prisons Rob.Sapeta@cds-cic.co.uk 07717 618561
Details Date posted
09 July 2025
Pay scheme
Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade
Doctor - other
Salary
£81,716 to £95,579 a year per annum, pro rata (Actual £49,029.60 - £57,347.40)
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
HMP Wayland
Job locations
HMP Wayland
Griston
Thetford
IP25 6RL
Job description Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description and person specification for details on main duties and responsibilities.
Job description Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description and person specification for details on main duties and responsibilities.
Person Specification Senior Dental Officer Essential
* Please see attached Person Specification within the Job Description
Person Specification Senior Dental Officer Essential
* Please see attached Person Specification within the Job Description
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name
Community Dental Services CIC
Address
HMP Wayland
Griston
Thetford
IP25 6RL
Employer's website
https://communitydentalservices.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details Employer name
Community Dental Services CIC
Address
HMP Wayland
Griston
Thetford
IP25 6RL
Employer's website
https://communitydentalservices.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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