Dentist/Senior Dentist

Job description

Job responsibilities

Come and join our amazing team in our state-of-the-art dental facility and truly make a difference to the local people in Suffolk and North-East Essex.

The University of Suffolk Dental CIC represents a step-change in dental care in Suffolk and North-East Essex, and we are seeking a dedicated and skilled Dentist to join our team. The successful candidate will provide comprehensive dental care, ensuring the highest standards of clinical excellence and patient satisfaction.

The successful candidate will need to work with the University to support high quality placements, support students/ trainees and work with university colleagues to ensure seamless support and provision in the CIC environment as well as provide high quality training provision on associated University of Suffolk courses.  

Full-time and part-time positions available.  Evenings and weekends also available.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver a full range of general dental treatments to patients.
• Diagnose and manage oral health conditions effectively.
• Maintain accurate patient records in compliance with regulatory standards.
• Collaborate with dental nurses and support staff to ensure smooth clinic operations.
• Promote preventive care and oral health education within the community.

Requirements

• GDC registration as a qualified Dentist.
• Proven clinical experience in general dentistry.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Commitment to patient-centred care and community values.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.

About us

We are an innovative Dental Social Enterprise and a unique partnership between the University of Suffolk and Suffolk and North-East Essex Integrated Care Board that really wants to make a different to people through the delivery of accessible NHS dental care. We are a purpose-led and values driven organisation. Our mission is clear; we are here to deliver ordinary dental care with extraordinary care. We care about the wellbeing of our staff and offer a flexible suite of benefits. These include:

• Competitive salary
• Generous annual leave entitlement
• Workplace pension
• Opportunities for professional development and CPD
• Supportive and collaborative work environment
• State-of-the-art dental facilities
• Flexible working arrangements to suit work-life balance

For more information, please see job description attached.

We recommend that you apply as soon as possible, even if the closing date is in the future.

Applications received may be reviewed before the closing date and should we receive a high number of applications for this post, or high-quality applications which demonstrate suitability, we reserve the right to close the vacancy early.

We may hold interviews as and when applications are received, and we reserve the right to offer to a candidate prior to the closing date.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Person Specification

Education and Qualifications

Essential

• Registerable dental qualification e.g., BDS/LDS
• Hold a full NHS Primary Dental Care Performer number
• GDC Registration
• Vocational Training or equivalent VT in the GDS

Desirable

• Relevant postgraduate qualification e.g., Diploma in Sedation, Certificate in Special Care Dentistry

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

University of Suffolk

Address

University of Suffolk Dental CIC, James Hehir Building

University Avenue

Ipswich

Suffolk

IP3 0FS

Employer's website

https://www.uos.ac.uk/content/working-university-suffolk-0 (Opens in a new tab)