Senior Dental Officer

Senior Dental Officer (Additional Needs and Anxiety Management)

Permanent

Full time, part time options considered

Reference No:                     J127-A-19-0238

Salary:                                  £61,659- £72,119 per annum, pro rata

Base(s):                                Liverpool Road Health Centre, Luton, LU1 1HH

                                              Dental Care Centre, Bedford, MK40 2NT

Hours:                                  37.5 hours per week, 5 days per week

Would you like to make a visible difference in the community? Community Dental Services are looking for a clinician who identifies with our values as a Social Enterprise and is passionate about providing care for those most at need.

This senior clinician will provide assessment and oral care for clients of Bedfordshire Special Care Dental Services, to both adults and children who have additional needs. The post is primarily based in the two multi-surgery clinics in Luton and Bedford. In conjunction with the wider team of clinicians they will be part of a team responsible for the management of paediatric and adult referrals. Where appropriate this will involve intravenous sedation, inhalation sedation and treatment under general anaesthesia. General anaesthetic sessions are undertaken at Luton and Dunstable Hospital and Bedford Hospital.

All candidates wishing to apply are encouraged to contact the service to arrange a visit to promote informal discussions and discuss the role. Please contact Helen Paisley, Regional Operations Director Helen.Paisley@cds-cic.co.uk 07825 656123.  

Please apply on line at www.jobs.nhs.uk quoting the above reference numbers.

Closing date:     31^st May 2019

Interview date:  25^th June 2019 (provisional date)