Job overview

We have an exciting opportunity for a Band B Senior Dental Officer to join our Community Dental Service.

The ideal candidate will be passionate about delivering high quality dental care and will have experience with adults and children with additional dental needs. 

The Community Dental Service is a specialised service that provides dental treatment for children, adults and older people who, because of additional needs such as learning disabilities, physical disabilities or vulnerability, are unable to access general dental care.

If you are interested and would like to discuss flexibility of hours/job plan, please contact us.  

Main duties of the job

We are looking to recruit a Senior Dental Officer based at York. The post holder may be job planned to work out of HDFT York/Selby Dental Clinic locations.

We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic and highly motivated Dentist to work as part of a team in the East Locality of HDFT Community Dental Services.

The post holder will be responsible for the clinical treatment of paediatric and adult patients, including those with special needs. The successful applicant should have experience in provision of dental care to children and adults,  including the use of Relative analgesia (or willing to undertake training) and General Anaesthesia. They should hold a current registration with the GDC  and NHS performer number. 

Working for our organisation

At Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust we provide ‘outstanding’ care to both our patients and our staff. We support staff through benefits, health and wellbeing initiatives and opportunities for personal and professional development.

An inclusive and supportive culture – our Trust encourages staff to bring their whole selves to work and active Staff Networks identify areas for improvement.

Staff Recognition - as well as regular appraisals, we recognise staff with our Making a Difference, Team of the Month Awards & Colleague Recognition Awards Employee Support and wellbeing - we have a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme, counselling service and fast track physiotherapy service for employees.

Relocation expenses will be available for this position. 

North Yorkshire and York is an area of outstanding natural beauty with a varied landscape of moors, dales and a spectacular coastline, quaint villages, historic market towns and cities.