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Job summary

Main area
Community Dentistry
Grade
LD11
Contract
2 years (2 Year Fixed Term)
Hours
Full time - 37.5 hours per week
Job ref
SDOMobEss
Employer
Community Dental Services CIC
Employer type
NHS
Site
Colchester Primary Care Centre & Mobile Units
Town
Essex
Salary
£74,126 - £86,701 per annum pro rata
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
06/01/2025 23:59

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Senior Dental Officer

LD11

Job overview

Senior Dental Officer

Contract:Ìý2-Year Fixed Term, Full Time
Hours:Ìý37.5 hours per week, 5 days
Location:ÌýColchester Primary Care Centre, CO4 5JR / Mobile Dental Unit
Salary:Ìý£74,126 - £86,701 per annum


Golden Hello: £5,000 (For new and internal applicants: £2,500 after the first month, £2,500 after six months*)

We also offer relocation assistance of £8000 (subject to CDS policy conditions).

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Main duties of the job

Make a Difference with an Award-Winning Social Enterprise!

Are you passionate about providing exceptional dental care and making a real impact in the community? Join Community Dental Services CIC, an award-winning, employee-owned social enterprise dedicated to delivering high-quality, specialist dental services across East and Central England.

About the Role:

We are seeking an enthusiastic Senior Dental Officer to join our team in Colchester and support our Mobile Dental Unit. You will provide essential dental care to children, young people, and vulnerable adults, focusing on the most deprived areas within the SNEE ICB (Integrated Care Board) Suffolk boundary.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Deliver oral care, screenings, and treatments to patients with additional needs.
  • Provide intravenous sedation, inhalation sedation, and treatment under general anaesthesia.
  • Serve a diverse patient mix, including paediatric, young adults, and families of vulnerable groups.

Requirements:

  • GDC registration
  • Active NHS performer number

Working for our organisation

What We Offer:

  • Generous Leave:Ìý32 days holiday pro rata plus bank holidays
  • Supportive Environment:ÌýDentally led, patient-focused, free from UDA targets
  • NHS Practitioners Scheme:ÌýAccess to comprehensive benefits
  • Employee Assistance:Ìý24/7 support program
  • Work-Life Balance:ÌýTime allowance for hospital appointments
  • Sickness Benefits:Ìý°ä´Ç³¾±è²¹²Ô²â-±è²¹¾±»å
  • Professional Development:ÌýFunded training for CPD and wider professional growth
  • Indemnity:ÌýPaid coverage
  • Uniforms:Ìý±Ê°ù´Ç±¹¾±»å±ð»å
  • Ownership:ÌýBecome a shareholder and influence our organisation
  • Community Impact: Play a key role in local social care initiatives

Join us and be part of a team that truly values your contribution and supports your professional journey. Apply today and help us make a difference in the lives of those who need it most!

Informal discussions welcome, please contact Nicola Blake, Mobile Fleet Coordinator, [email protected] Ìýtelephone: 07785 311684

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

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Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For details on main duties and responsibilities, please see attached job description and person specification.Ìý

Person specification

Role Criteria

Essential criteria
  • Please see attached job description and person specification for the essential criteria for the role
Desirable criteria
  • Please see attached job description and person specification for the essential criteria for the role

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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
Nicola Blake
Job title
Mobile fleet coordinator
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
07785311684