Salary: £97,768 – £112,360 per annum (pro rata for part-time)
Contract: Permanent, Full-Time (Part-time considered)
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Base Location: Siskin Dental Centre, Norwich Community Hospital, NR2 3TU
Travel: Across Norfolk & Waveney clinics and acute hospitals (mileage paid)
Make a Meaningful Difference in Children's Oral Health
Community Dental Services CIC is an award-winning, employee-owned social enterprise, delivering high-quality, compassionate dental care to vulnerable and underserved communities across East and Central England.
We are currently seeking an experienced and motivated Specialist in Paediatric Dentistry to join our Norfolk & Waveney team. This is a rewarding opportunity to work with a wide range of children and young people with complex dental needs in a supportive, collaborative environment.
About the Role
You will provide specialist paediatric dental care across community settings in Norfolk and Waveney, with most of your time based at Siskin Dental Centre, Norwich. You will also deliver sessions at other local clinics and provide treatment under general anaesthesia in acute hospital settings.
Your work will include:
Delivering comprehensive oral care to children and adolescents with additional needs, complex medical conditions, and behavioural challenges
Leading paediatric dentistry provision across the service and supporting clinical governance activities
Supporting and mentoring dental officers and senior clinicians with complex cases
Providing expert advice to general dental practitioners, other healthcare professionals, and carers
Actively engaging in the Paediatric Managed Clinical Network (MCN) and regional service development
Leading or supporting sedation and GA services as needed
About Community Dental Services CIC
We are a social enterprise passionate about delivering inclusive care. As an employee-owned organisation, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We invest in our teams and services, ensuring the best care for our patients and the best opportunities for our staff.
We provide dental services for individuals who are unable to access high street dental care, including those with complex medical conditions, learning disabilities, and severe dental anxiety.
What We Offer
32 days annual leave plus bank holidays (pro rata for part-time)
Access to the NHS Pension Scheme
Full clinical indemnity provided by CDS CIC
Mileage allowance for travel across sites
Surgery uniform provided
Supportive mentorship and opportunities for professional development
Chance to work within an employee-owned organisation, where your voice and ideas matter
Involvement in regional networks and service innovation
A fulfilling role in a patient-focused, values-led service with no UDA pressures
What We're Looking For
Essential:
Fully registered with the General Dental Council (GDC) and on the Specialist List in Paediatric Dentistry, or within 6 months of achieving CCST
Active NHS Performer Number
Significant clinical experience in paediatric and special care dentistry
Experience in providing treatment under general anaesthesia
Experience in inhalation sedation
Excellent team-working, leadership, and communication skills
A valid UK driving licence and access to a car
Desirable:
Postgraduate qualification in sedation (e.g., Diploma, MSc)
Experience in intravenous sedation
Evidence of research, audit, or teaching experience
Hospital-based paediatric dentistry experience
Leadership or project management experience