Job summary
Specialist in Paediatric Dentistry
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)
We are excited to be able to offer a £10,000 employment incentive. This fantastic offer can be utilised for relocation, salary top up, training, relocation fees, 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.*
*Subject to CDS policies and terms and conditions
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.
Main duties of the job
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:
1. Delivering comprehensive oral care to children and adolescents with additional needs, complex medical conditions, and behavioural challenges
2. Leading paediatric dentistry provision across the service and supporting clinical governance activities
3. Supporting and mentoring dental officers and senior clinicians with complex cases
4. Providing expert advice to general dental practitioners, other healthcare professionals, and carers
5. Actively engaging in the Paediatric Managed Clinical Network (MCN) and regional service development
6. Leading or supporting sedation and GA services as needed
About us
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
7. 32 days annual leave plus bank holidays (pro rata for part-time)
8. Access to the NHS Pension Scheme
9. Full clinical indemnity provided by CDS CIC
10. Mileage allowance for travel across sites
11. Surgery uniform provided
12. Supportive mentorship and opportunities for professional development
13. Chance to work within an employee-owned organisation, where your voice and ideas matter
14. Involvement in regional networks and service innovation
15. A fulfilling role in a patient-focused, values-led service with no UDA pressures
Job description
Job responsibilities
What Were Looking For
Essential:
16. Fully registered with the General Dental Council (GDC) and on the Specialist List in Paediatric Dentistry, or within 6 months of achieving CCST
17. Active NHS Performer Number
18. Significant clinical experience in paediatric and special care dentistry
19. Experience in providing treatment under general anaesthesia
20. Experience in inhalation sedation
21. Excellent team-working, leadership, and communication skills
22. A valid UK driving licence and access to a car
Desirable:
23. Postgraduate qualification in sedation (e.g., Diploma, MSc)
24. Experience in intravenous sedation
25. Evidence of research, audit, or teaching experience
26. Hospital-based paediatric dentistry experience
27. Leadership or project management experience