Job overview

Senior Dental Officer

Part Time, 30 Hours 
Permanent

Hours:                  30 hours, 4 days per week

Bases:                 Wheatbridge Dental Clinic, Wheatbridge Health Village, 30                                                Wheatbridge Road, Chesterfield, S40 2AB

Salary:                  £81,716 - £95,579 per annum pro rata
                                 (actual £65,372.80 - £76,463.20)

Do you want to make a real difference in a socially minded, values driven organisation?  We are an award winning employee owned social enterprise, providing high quality community dental services across east and central England.                               

Community Dental Services CIC are looking for a senior clinician who identifies with our values as a Social Enterprise and is passionate about providing care for those most at need.

Applications are invited from enthusiastic dentists for the post of Senior Dental Officer based primarily in our clinic at Wheatbridge Dental Clinic in Chesterfield.  Derbyshire has a high dental need and is a service providing a wide range of care.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will deliver dental care and advice to patients and their carers from community groups, including patients with additional needs, who are clients of Community Dental Services.  Services to be provided include preventive care and advice, dental treatment, care under sedation and general anaesthesia, and work within the community. 

Working at other locations to support the client group will be required including domiciliary care and local hospitals. Community Dental Services encourages postgraduate education and development. Mentorship and training will be provided to support this if required. Peripatetic cover will be required to support clinics across the county including domiciliary care and epidemiological surveys.

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

Working for our organisation

What do we offer?

• 32 days holiday plus bank holidays pro rata.
• Dentally led, patient focused working environment that is not constrained by UDA targets.
• Access to the NHS Practitioners Scheme.
• Funded internal and external mandatory training to enable you to maintain your CPD.
• Support with training for your wider professional development.
• Paid indemnity.
• Uniforms provided.
• Become a shareholder and have a say in how our organisation is run at all levels.
• Opportunity to play a key part in local social care initiatives.

Informal discussions welcome, please contact Martyn Waddington, Associate Operations Director, [email protected], mobile 07471 008354.