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Locum Dentist @ Primary Care Careers

Sudbury, CO10 1HQOnsiteContractPosted 40 days ago

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About this role

Job summary

The Dental Emporium is seeking a locum dentist to join our dental practice on a Monday and Thursday during the months of July and August 2026.

UDA rate starts at £14 per UDA with a target of 30 UDAs per day however rate and target are negotiable.

The successful candidate will provide high-quality NHS dental care, ensuring patient comfort and satisfaction. Applicants must be registered with the General Dental Council (GDC) and possess relevant clinical experience.

Main duties of the job

Duties

Deliver comprehensive dental examinations and assessments to patients of all ages Perform a wide range of dental treatments including restorations, extractions, root canal therapy, and preventive care Interpret medical imaging such as X-rays to diagnose dental conditions accurately Apply anatomical knowledge to ensure precise treatment planning and execution Maintain detailed patient records in accordance with practice protocols and GDPR regulations Provide advice on oral health maintenance and post-treatment care Adhere strictly to health and safety standards, including infection control procedures Collaborate effectively with dental team members to ensure seamless patient careSkills

Proven experience as a dentist with a strong clinical background Ability to interpret medical imaging accurately for diagnosis and treatment planning Excellent organisational skills with attention to detail in record keeping and treatment documentation Strong communication skills, capable of explaining procedures clearly to patients Flexibility to adapt to different clinical environments and patient needs GDC registration and current indemnity is essential

About us

The Dental Emporium is a small family practice offering both NHS and private services. We use SOE software and digital x-rays. The practice has a hygienist 3.5 days per week and a part time therapist also.

Job description Job responsibilities

If you would like to find out more information about this role, please do not hesitate to get in contact with us.

Person Specification

Qualifications Essential

GDC registered and possess an active England Performer Number Registration with the DBS checking service, or wiling to arrange an up-to-date DBS check

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details Employer name Primary Care Careers

Address Acton Square

Sudbury

Suffolk

CO10 1HQ

Employer's website https://www.eoeprimarycarecareers.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Skills

Fixed-TermNHSHealthcare

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