About this role
Job summary Specialist in Special Care Dentistry Permanent Part Time
Hours: 30 hours per week
Base: Wheatbridge Dental Department, 30 Wheatbridge Road, Chesterfield, S40 2AB
Salary: £101,434 - £116,573 per annum, pro rata (actual £81,147.20 - £93,258.40 per annum)
Do you want to make a real difference in a socially minded, values driven organisation?
Community Dental Services CIC are looking for a Specialist in Special Care Dentistry who identifies with our values as a Social Enterprise and is passionate about providing care for those most at need.
Main duties of the job
You will provide specialist dental advice and treatment for people with disabilities and/or complex medical conditions, in community clinics, domiciliary settings and under General Anaesthesia in Hospital settings. There will be a specific focus on the delivery of special care for patients referred for anxiety management who may require care under sedation or using other behaviour management techniques. You will also be responsible for the triaging of GDS referrals as part of a Specialist led process.
This senior clinician will support, advise, teach and train a variety of professional employees including community dentists.
The post holder must be registered and maintain registration as a Specialist in Special Care Dentistry with the General Dental Council and must have an active NHS Primary Dental Care Performer Number. A CCST in Special Care Dentistry would be an advantage.
Community Dental Services encourages postgraduate education and development.
As you will be expected to provide support to all clinics across Derbyshire, the ability to visit all bases in the county is essential.
About us
What do we offer?
Part time, permanent contract, 30 hours per week 32 days holiday plus bank holidays pro rata Access to NHS Practitioners Pension Scheme Dentally led, patient focused working environment that is not constrained by UDA targets. 24/7 access to 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
We recognise the positive value of having a workforce with a variety of lived experiences and that represent the communities we serve. Therefore, we welcome and encourage applications from all members of the community.
Informal discussions welcome, please contact Martyn Waddington, Associate Operations Director, [email protected] telephone 07471008354.
Please ensure that you read the Job Description, which also includes the person specification, before applying.
Job description Job responsibilities
For further details of the main duties and responsibilities, please see attached job description and person specification.
Person Specification
Specialist in Special Care Dentistry Essential
Please see attached job description and 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.
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 Community Dental Services CIC
Address Wheatbridge Dental Clinic
30 Wheatbridge Road
Chesterfield
S40 2AB
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://communitydentalservices.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)