Consultant in Paediatric Dentistry

Job summary

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

We are an award-winning employee owned social enterprise, providing high quality community dental services across east and central England.

Community Dental Services CIC are looking for a highly motivated and enthusiastic Consultant who identifies with our values as a Social Enterprise and is passionate about providing care for those most at need and who can provide clinical leadership in paediatric dentistry and a specialist referral service for paediatric patients who meet our service criteria.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will work closely with Specialists in Paediatric Dentistry and Consultant and Specialists in Special Care Dentistry within the Services to ensure that the most vulnerable individuals receive a seamless service from childhood through to adulthood.

The post is based in Nottinghamshire, however, the postholder will be expected to contribute and support other CDS-CIC Community Dental Services at times.

You will provide a full range of oral care to adolescents and children with learning difficulties, complex medical problems, severe behavioural problems and using a full range of techniques including behavioural management, inhalation sedation, and general anaesthetic where appropriate and will deliver the highest quality clinical care.

You will play a key role in the clinical supervision and training of Community dentists, dental core trainees, specialist trainees and postgraduates. The postholder should demonstrate a high quality approach to patient management. As the postholder will be an integral part of the Nottinghamshire team, the ability to lead and work as a team member is essential.

About us

The post holder must be registered and maintain registration as a dental practitioner with the General Dental Council and should be on the GDC Specialist list in Paediatric Dentistry and have successfully completed a SAC approved 2 year Fixed Term Training Appointment in Paediatric Dentistry (eligible if completion within 6 months of the date of the interview) or equivalent training which follows on from a pre-CCST training period of 3 years or equivalent. Candidates will have an active NHS Primary Dental Care Performer Number. Community Dental Services encourages postgraduate education and development.

The post will require the relevant disclosure check with the Disclosure and Barring Service and occupational health clearance.

Informal discussions welcome, please contact Ikbal Mahal, Associate Operations Director (Nottinghamshire) 07766 471607 ikbal.mahal@cds-cic.co.uk

What do we offer?

• 32 days holiday plus bank holidays pro rata
• Access to NHS Practitioner 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.
• 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