Specialist in Paediatric Dentistry

NHS; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 95,000; Full time

Job description

Specialist in Paediatric Dentistry Permanent Full Time

Hours: 37.5 hours per week

Base: Mary Potter Health Centre, Hyson Green, NG8 2SW

Do you want to make a real difference in a socially minded, values driven organisation?

Community Dental Services CIC are looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic individual for the role of Specialist in Paediatric Dentistry, who identifies with our values as a Social Enterprise and is passionate about providing care for those most at need. This post will be mainly based at our dental clinics at the Mary Potter Health Centre, but there will be some cover required at other sites, as well GA sessions at Queens Medical Centre as required.

Main duties of the job

This is an exciting opportunity for someone to apply their specialist dental knowledge and skills in the provision of comprehensive oral care for children with complex special needs, including treatment under sedation and general anaesthesia.

The specialist will provide support to the Consultant in Paediatric Dentistry as a deputy lead for the paediatric service. There will be regular opportunities to work alongside the Consultant within a clinic and hospital setting.

This senior clinician will support, advise, teach and train a variety of professional employees including community dentists and dental therapists to ensure the delivery of continued excellent care to our patients.

The post holder must be registered and maintain registration as a dental practitioner with the General Dental Council and must hold CCST in Paediatric Dentistry/inclusion on the specialist list by the time of commencement in the post and must have an active NHS Primary Dental Care Performer Number.

As you will be expected to provide support to all clinics across Nottinghamshire, the ability to visit all bases in the county is essential.

About us

What do we offer?

• Full time, permanent contract, 37.5 hours per week
• Starting salary gross £94,007 per annum
• 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

Informal discussions welcome, please contact Ikbal Mahal, Associate Operations Director at [e-mail] or 07766 471607.

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

Job responsibilities

For further details of the main duties and responsibilities, please see attached job description and person specification.

Person Specification

Specialist in Paediatric Dentistry

• 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.