Opportunity to work in a supportive and inclusive environment dedicated to caring for individuals with additional needs.
Gain experience in a diverse clinical setting, treating a variety of patients including children, the elderly, and individuals with learning and physical disabilities.
Flexible working options that promote a healthy work-life balance.
Access to excellent learning and career development opportunities, including clinical governance and management training.
Participation in innovative healthcare solutions within a highly rated (CQC 'Outstanding') organisation.
Generous employee benefits, including 27 days of annual leave, NHS pension scheme, and discounts at various retailers.
Possibility of securing a permanent position if the role is extended beyond the initial six-month maternity leave cover.
Are you a compassionate, skilled dental professional ready to make a real difference? Berkshire Community Dental Service (CDS) is seeking a dynamic Dental Officer to join our caring team for a 6-month maternity cover. With seven clinics across Berkshire, including Whitley Clinic, you’ll be part of a dedicated workforce that focuses on providing exceptional dental care to those with additional needs—ranging from children to the elderly, and individuals with disabilities. Here, your commitment to patient care will shine as you support those who often face challenges accessing dental services.
Join us in a role where no two days are the same; you’ll provide essential primary dental care and may even treat patients under sedation or general anaesthetic. You’ll benefit from our outstanding support network, and you’ll be part of a workplace that values inclusivity and innovation. With flexible working hours, a generous annual leave package, and fantastic career development opportunities, we’re committed to ensuring your wellbeing while you help shape the future of dental care in our community. If you’re ready to take the next step in your career while making a tangible impact, we’d love to hear from you!
Join us in a role where no two days are the same; you’ll provide essential primary dental care and may even treat patients under sedation or general anaesthetic. You’ll benefit from our outstanding support network, and you’ll be part of a workplace that values inclusivity and innovation. With flexible working hours, a generous annual leave package, and fantastic career development opportunities, we’re committed to ensuring your wellbeing while you help shape the future of dental care in our community. If you’re ready to take the next step in your career while making a tangible impact, we’d love to hear from you!
Opportunity to work in a supportive and inclusive environment dedicated to caring for individuals with additional needs.
Gain experience in a diverse clinical setting, treating a variety of patients including children, the elderly, and individuals with learning and physical disabilities.
Flexible working options that promote a healthy work-life balance.
Access to excellent learning and career development opportunities, including clinical governance and management training.
Participation in innovative healthcare solutions within a highly rated (CQC 'Outstanding') organisation.
Generous employee benefits, including 27 days of annual leave, NHS pension scheme, and discounts at various retailers.
Possibility of securing a permanent position if the role is extended beyond the initial six-month maternity leave cover.
Berkshire Community Dental Service (CDS) is looking for a dental officer to cover Maternity leave for 6 months and join their proactive, enthusiastic, and innovative workforce with a great team spirit.
The service has 7 clinics ranging from Newbury to Langley and over 40 members of staff treating patients with additional needs including children, people with learning and physical disabilities and the elderly. You will be based at Whitley Clinic and in the domiciliary setting. It is therefore essential that you can drive, have a UK driving licence and a car for travel between clinics and hospitals. You may be required to travel to our other clinics on occasion.
You will be on the rota for the Berkshire Dental Access Centre scheme and provide primary dental care for patients not registered or unable to receive emergency care with a General Dental Practitioner under NHS arrangements. This service is provided both on weekdays, weekends and bank holidays.
You will provide clinical care to people with additional or special care needs such as:
Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a specialist mental health and community health services trust. Rated ‘outstanding’ by the CQC, we’re committed to providing the best possible care to people across Berkshire. As an employer, we’re committed to offering an inclusive and compassionate environment where our people share in a sense of belonging and are supported to flourish.
Our Values At Berkshire Healthcare Are
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Shalini Chopra Job title: Chief Dentist Email address: Telephone number:
The service has 7 clinics ranging from Newbury to Langley and over 40 members of staff treating patients with additional needs including children, people with learning and physical disabilities and the elderly. You will be based at Whitley Clinic and in the domiciliary setting. It is therefore essential that you can drive, have a UK driving licence and a car for travel between clinics and hospitals. You may be required to travel to our other clinics on occasion.
You will be on the rota for the Berkshire Dental Access Centre scheme and provide primary dental care for patients not registered or unable to receive emergency care with a General Dental Practitioner under NHS arrangements. This service is provided both on weekdays, weekends and bank holidays.
You will provide clinical care to people with additional or special care needs such as:
- People with Learning Disabilities
- Medically compromised and physically disabled adults
- Frail Older People
- Adults with severe mental health problems
- Adults with challenging behaviour, anxiety or dental phobia
- You may treat patients under sedation and general anesthetic.
Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a specialist mental health and community health services trust. Rated ‘outstanding’ by the CQC, we’re committed to providing the best possible care to people across Berkshire. As an employer, we’re committed to offering an inclusive and compassionate environment where our people share in a sense of belonging and are supported to flourish.
Our Values At Berkshire Healthcare Are
- Caring for and about you is our top priority
- Committed to providing good quality, safe services
- Working Together with you to develop innovative solutions
- Flexible working options to support work-life balance
- 27 days’ annual leave rising with service + opportunity to buy and sell
- Generous NHS pension scheme
- Excellent learning and career development opportunities
- ‘Cycle to Work’ and car leasing scheme including electric vehicles
- Access to a range of wellbeing tools and services
- Discounts at hundreds of popular retailers and restaurants
- Staff networks for race, diversity, disabilities, the environment and armed forces community to support equality
- Generous maternity, paternity, adoption and special leave
- Free parking across Trust sites
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Shalini Chopra Job title: Chief Dentist Email address: Telephone number:
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