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Job summary

Main area
Dental
Grade
Band B LD11
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Full time - 37.5 hours per week
Job ref
SDOBedford
Employer
Community Dental Services CIC
Employer type
NHS
Site
Dental Care Centre
Town
Bedford
Salary
£78,573 - £91,903 per annum
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
05/01/2025 23:59

Employer heading

Community Dental Services CIC logo

Senior Dental Officer

Band B LD11

Job overview

Senior Dental Officer

Full Time, Permanent

Hours:ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý 37.5 hours, Full Time

µþ²¹²õ±ð:ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý Dental Care Centre, Bedford

Salary:Ìý ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý Ìý£78,573 - £91,903 per annum

ÌýDo you want to make a difference? If so why not consider a career with an award winning dentally led social enterprise?

Community Dental Services CIC are looking for a senior clinician who identifies with our values

Main duties of the job

This senior clinician will provide assessment and oral care for clients of Bedfordshire Special Care Dental Services, to both adults and children who have additional needs.Ìý

The post is primarily based at our multi-surgery clinic in Bedford. In conjunction with the wider team of clinicians, the post holder will be part of a team responsible for the management of paediatric and adult referrals. Where appropriate this will involve intravenous sedation, inhalation sedation and treatment under general anaesthesia. General anaesthetic sessions are undertaken at Bedford Hospital and Luton and Dunstable Hospital.

As part of this role we are excited to offer a unique opportunity to join our team in providing mobile dental services one day a week. This role focuses on reaching underserved communities, ensuring they receive the dental care they need. By bringing our services directly to them, we aim to reduce health inequalities and make a positive impact on their lives.

A full driver’s licence and access to a car are essential. The ideal candidate will be a skilled clinician with excellent organisational skills, patience, and a flexible, positive approach.

Working for our organisation

What do we offer?

Ìý•ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý Full time, permanent contract, 37.5 hours per week

•ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý Starting salary gross £78,573 per annum

•ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý 32 days holiday plus bank holidays

•ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý Access to NHS Practitioner Pension Scheme

•ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý 24/7 access to Employee Assistance Programme

•ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý Time allowance for hospital appointments

•ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý Paid indemnity

•ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý Uniforms provided

•ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý Free tea and coffee provided

•ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý Shareholder opportunity to annual bonus

•ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý Company paid sickness benefits

•ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý Opportunity to play a key part in local social care initiatives

•Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Personal development opportunities working in full scope of practice with direct access

• ÌýÌýÌýÌý Dentally led, patient focused working environment that is not constrained by UDA targets

•Ìý Ìý Ìý Funded internal and external mandatory training to enable you to maintain your CPD

• ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýSupport with training for your wider professional development

•Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Become a shareholder and have a say in how our organisation is run at all levels as an employee director, or regional representative

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You must be GDC registered and have an active NHS performer number.

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If you would like more information about the role, please contact Paula Dynes, Operational Lead 07768 035854, [email protected]

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please ensure that you read the Job Description, which also includes the person specification, before applying.

Person specification

Senior Dental Officer

Essential criteria
  • Please see attached person specification

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Paula Dynes
Job title
Operational Lead
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
07768 035854