Band C Specialist Paediatric Dentist

Job summary

Specialist Paediatric Dentist

Band C - £94,007 - £108,038

37.5 hours per week

Permanent

Here at Locala we are part of the community and have often cared for generations within the same family and continue to be part of the NHS family also delivering care under the same ethos.

Main duties of the job

We have an excellent opportunity for a specialist in Paediatric Dentistry in Special Care, to provide care for children who cannot access the General Dental Service across Calderdale and Kirklees.

You will take a clinical lead and the role involves providing high quality care to children including those with complex medical co-morbidities, learning difficulties, patient management issues, and complex dental needs. The role may also include providing comprehensive dental care under inhalation sedation or general anaesthesia where appropriate.

Dental care may be provided in community, hospital or domiciliary settings as a flexible approach will be required in responding to the clinical care needs of these patients. You must be able to demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills and equally important is the ability to build good working relationships and be an effective team player. You will be supported by the Clinical Director and encouraged to develop your skills and learning.

You must be fully registered with the General Dental Council and have completed vocational training, be able to obtain a Performer 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.

Note - this role is eligible for the NHS Pension Scheme.

We reserve the right to close the vacancy earlier than the stated date should we receive sufficient applications

About us

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.

Some benefits you can enjoy:-

• Flexible working-We are committed to supporting our colleagues to have a good work-life balance and welcome conversations about flexible working wherever possible.
• NHS Pension Scheme -This role is eligible for the NHS Pension Scheme

Here at Locala we are part of the community and have often cared for generations within the same family and continue to be part of the NHS family also delivering care under the same ethos.