Senior Dental Officer

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Full time
Location: Bedford
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Base Dental Care Centre, Bedford Health Village, 3 Kimbolton Road, Bedford, MK40 2NT 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 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. 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. About us

What do we offer? Full time, permanent contract, 37.5 hours per week Starting salary gross £78,573 per annum Access to NHS Practitioner Pension Scheme 24/7 access to Employee Assistance Programme Time allowance for hospital appointments Paid indemnity Uniforms provided Free tea and coffee provided Shareholder opportunity to annual bonus Company paid sickness benefits Opportunity to play a key part in local social care initiatives Personal development opportunities working in full scope of practice with direct access Dentally led, patient focused working environment that is not constrained by UDA targets Funded internal and external mandatory training to enable you to maintain your CPD Support with training for your wider professional development Become a shareholder and have a say in how our organisation is run at all levels as an employee director, or regional representative You must be GDC registered and have an active NHS performer number. If you would like more information about the role, please contact Paula Dynes, Operational Lead 07768 035854, paula.dynes@cds-cic.co.uk Job responsibilities

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

Please see attached person specification Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

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