Specialist in Special Care Dentistry

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: £97,768 - £112,360 per annum, pro rata (actual £78,214.40 - £89,888 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, martyn.waddington@cds-cic.co.uk telephone 07471008354.

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