Band B dentist

Job summary

Locala Health and Wellbeing embraces diversity and inclusion and encourages applicants from people from all backgrounds with our ambition to have a workforce that represents the wider communities we live and work within, which you can support us to achieve.

We are an organisation that celebrates and values the individuality of our colleagues lived experiences and can adapt accordingly, recognising the value inclusivity brings when delivering equitable, high quality healthcare to our local communities. Where everyone feels valued, has the ability to develop, has flexible working opportunities, with a sense of belonging, supported by our Inclusivity Groups.

Locala is a Disability Confident employer and as such any disabled applicants who meets all the essential criteria are guaranteed to be invited to the assessment process.

Main duties of the job

Job title - Senior Dentist

Salary - Band B - £74,126- £86,701

Location - Princess Royal HC

37.5 hours (would consider part time)

Locala Dental Care provides comprehensive dental care for children and adults with special needs, and for other priority groups, across Calderdale and Kirklees.

We have a vacancy for a salaried clinician to provide care for children and adults who cannot access the General Dental Service. This post involves providing high quality care to children and adults including those with complex medical co-morbidities, learning difficulties, patient management issues, and complex dental needs in Huddersfield and Halifax. Care will be provided in community clinics and in domiciliary settings. You must be able to demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Equally important is the ability to build good working relationships and be an effective team player. You will be supported by specialist clinicians in paediatric and special care dentistry and encouraged to develop your skills and learning.

The successful applicants must be fully registered with the General Dental Council and have completed vocational training, be able to obtain a Performer Number & pin number to work within NHS Primary Care Dentistry, hold a driving licence and have access to a vehicle due to the requirement for regular travel. The posts will require the relevant disclosure check with the Criminal Records Bureau.

About us

Welcome to Locala Health and Wellbeing - proud to provide NHS community healthcare services across Kirklees, Calderdale and Bradford. We help people have better lives - and you can too. "Join us" and you will get:

Flexible working - We are committed to supporting our colleagues to have a good work-life balance and welcome conversations about flexible working wherever possible.

Generous pension - We offer a generous, defined contribution, pension scheme with matched contribution + 2% up to a maximum of 8%.

Agenda for Change pay scales and holiday allowances - We are committed to the AfC scales for all colleagues and acknowledge all existing NHS length of service.

Development opportunities - We have a nursing framework and offer a range of development opportunities in all roles.

A say in how things are done - We are a membership-based, colleague-owned organisation. Join us and you immediately become a member with opportunities to be involved and have your say.

Be part of an organisation doing things differently. One that delivers CQC-rated "Good" NHS healthcare services, as well as having a "positive social impact in local communities

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