Special Care Dentist
The closing date is 24 August 2025
Job summary
Join our team as a Special Care Dentist within the Integrated Primary and Community Care Group! The Community Dental Service is part of the Integrated Primary and Community Care Group and is committed to the provision of an accessible, high quality and professional dental services by providing advice, treatment, disease prevention and health promotion to NHS patients in a community setting. Primary Care understands and respects the challenge of ensuring the most cost effective use of resources.
Main duties of the job
This rewarding clinical role involves delivering high-quality, patient-centred dental care to vulnerable adults and children who are unable to access routine general dental services. Youll work across a range of settings including dental clinics, general anaesthetic lists, and domiciliary environments providing both routine and urgent treatment, often under local anaesthetic, conscious sedation, or general anaesthesia. You will be part of a dedicated multidisciplinary team and contribute to the development of services, the promotion of oral health, and improvements in patient access. Your work will directly support those with complex needs, including individuals with learning disabilities, physical impairments, medical vulnerabilities, or severe dental anxiety. We are looking for someone who is friendly, patient-focused and supports our CARE ethos of being Commitment and passion, Accountability and reflection, Respect and inclusion, Excellence and innovation.
About us
By joining Manx Care on the Isle of Man youll be stepping away from NHS pressures and demands, as the Islands healthcare system is similar but separate to the UK NHS. We provide lots of opportunities for professional learning and CPD, this includes use of our well-resourced education and training centre. At many of our locations youll have access to free on-site car parking. People who relocate here can also get a refund on their National Insurance contributions for the first year of living here. In addition, we offer generous relocation packages for most of our roles! On the Isle of Man you can benefit from great lifestyle opportunities, a safe environment and great schools. Manx residents benefit from lower tax rates compared to most countries in the EU.
Details
Date posted
25 July 2025
Pay scheme
Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade
Doctor - other
Salary
£84,769 to £98,949 a year
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Full-time, Flexible working
Reference number
MCX-022271
Job locations
Central Community Health Centre
Douglas
Isle of Man
IM1 4QA
Employer details
Employer name
Manx Care
Address
Central Community Health Centre
Douglas
Isle of Man
IM1 4QA
Employer's website
https://www.gov.im/about-the-government/departments/health-and-social-care/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
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