dental officer

Are you passionate about providing exceptional dental care and making a real impact in the community?

Community Dental Services CIC, an award-winning, employee-owned social enterprise, have an exciting opportunity for a senior dental officer to join our team. This is a full-time position offered on a 2 year fixed term contract based at our Colchester Primary Care Centre and Mobile Dental Unit. You will provide essential dental care to children, young people, and vulnerable adults, focusing on the most deprived areas within the SNEE ICB (Integrated Care Board) Suffolk boundary. Key responsibilities include;

• Deliver oral care, screenings, and treatments to patients with additional needs.
• Provide intravenous sedation, inhalation sedation, and treatment under general anaesthesia.
• Serve a diverse patient mix, including paediatric, young adults, and families of vulnerable groups.
We are pleased to offer the following;
• Golden Hello: £5,000 (For new and internal applicants: £2,500 after the first month, £2,500 after six months).
• Relocation assistance of £8000 (subject to CDS policy conditions)., What We Offer:
• Generous leave: 32 days holiday pro rata plus bank holidays
• Supportive environment: Dentally led, patient-focused, free from UDA targets
• NHS Practitioners Scheme: Access to comprehensive benefits
• Employee Assistance: 24/7 support program
• Work-life balance: Time allowance for hospital appointments
• Sickness benefits: Company-paid
• Professional development: Funded training for CPD and wider professional growth
• Indemnity: Paid coverage
• Uniforms: Provided
• Ownership: Become a shareholder and influence our organisation
• Community Impact: Play a key role in local social care initiatives
Disclosure and Barring Service Check Please note 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.