Job overview

Band 7 Dental Therapist
Permanent, Full Time, 37.5 Hours 

This post attracts a 'Golden Hello' payment of £7,500 applicable to new applicants taking a substantive post.
£3,750 will be payable after the first month of employment and £3,750 will be paid after six months (subject to completion of probation and CDS policy conditions).

Hours: 37.5 hours, 5 days per week 

Bases:  Thorpe Health Centre, St Williams Loke, Norwich, NR7 0AJ
Siskin Dental Centre, Norwich Community Hospital, Bowthorpe Road, Norwich, NR2 3TU

Salary:  £47,810 - £54,710 per annum

Please note CDS are unable to offer visa sponsorship

*This position is advertised at Band 7, however, individuals without the relevant qualifications will initially be compensated at Band 6 until they are fully operating within the scope of the Band 7 role. *

Main duties of the job

Do 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 Dental Therapist who identifies with our values as a Social Enterprise and are passionate about providing care for those most at need.

Applications are invited from dedicated and skilled Registered Dental Therapists to join our Community Dental Service team for this post based at our Lowestoft clinic and to support clinics across Norfolk and Waveney as required.

The successful candidate will provide a wide range of dental treatments, including all extended duties appropriate to their registration, at the request of dentists within the CDS.

The post holder will deliver comprehensive dental treatment and preventative care to patients and clients of Community Dental Services. Norfolk clinics treat a diverse patient base, including adults, children, individuals with additional needs, severe anxiety, and patients with learning and physical disabilities.

You will be required to support other clinics across the county and assist with general anaesthetic, sedation, domiciliary care, screening and epidemiological surveys.

As you will be expected to provide support to all clinics across Norfolk, the ability to travel is essential.

Please note CDS are unable to offer visa sponsorship

Working for our organisation

What do we offer?

• Full time, 37.5 hours, 5 days per week
• Permanent Contract
• NHS Salaried Primary Care Dental Staff and Agenda for Change pay scales
• Starting salary gross £47,810 per annum
• 27 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Dentally led, Social Enterprise with a patient focused working environment that is not constrained by UDA targets
• Access to Corporate Pension Scheme
• 24/7 access to an Employee Assistance Programme
• 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

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