Dental Officer inLeicester inLeicester PUBLISHED
THU 16 JAN 2025
Community Dental Services CIC ruY6ZGZu
Opportunity to make a real difference in the community by providing dental care to those most in need.
Work in a values-driven organization that is employee-owned, allowing for a greater say in how the organization is run.
Flexible working arrangements, with part-time options available in addition to full-time positions.
Competitive salary range of £50,512 to £75,767 per annum, along with access to the NHS Practitioners Scheme.
Generous holiday entitlement of 27-32 days plus bank holidays, promoting work-life balance.
Access to professional development training and CPD opportunities, including funded mandatory training.
Dentally-led, patient-focused working environment that is not constrained by UDA targets, allowing for better patient care.
Community Dental Services CIC is seeking a passionate and socially minded Dental Officer for a full-time position (part-time considered) based in Leicester and Loughborough. The role, which is fixed-term for 12 months, involves providing high-quality dental treatment and preventive care to a diverse patient population, including adults and children with additional needs. Successful candidates will receive training opportunities to enhance their skills in special care and sedation, with responsibilities also including peripatetic cover for clinics across the county.
The position offers a competitive salary ranging from £50,512 to £75,767 per annum, along with generous holiday entitlements, access to professional development training, and participation in a unique employee-owned organisation. This role is ideal for clinicians who want to make a difference in the community and engage in local social care initiatives. Candidates must hold current UK professional registration and be willing to undergo a Disclosure and Barring Service check.
The position offers a competitive salary ranging from £50,512 to £75,767 per annum, along with generous holiday entitlements, access to professional development training, and participation in a unique employee-owned organisation. This role is ideal for clinicians who want to make a difference in the community and engage in local social care initiatives. Candidates must hold current UK professional registration and be willing to undergo a Disclosure and Barring Service check.
Job Summary
Dental Officer Full Time (Part time considered) 12 Months Fixed Term
Hours: 37.5 hours, 5 days per week (part time considered)
Bases: Merlyn Vaz Health & Social Care Centre, Spinney Hill Road, Leicester, LE5 3GH
Loughborough Dental Clinic, Loughborough Hospital, Epinal Way, Loughborough, LE11 5JY
Salary: Band A - £50,512 - £75,767 per annum
Do you want to make a real difference in a socially minded, values driven organisation? Do you want to work where your voice can be heard? We are an award winning employee owned social enterprise, providing high quality community dental services across east and central England.
Community Dental Services CIC 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.
Applications are invited from enthusiastic dentists for this post based primarily in our clinics at Merlyn Vaz Health Centre and Loughborough Dental Clinic. Leicester has a high dental need and is a service providing a wide range of care. Training opportunities will be provided to develop skills and competencies with special care and paediatric patients, such as sedation. There will be opportunities to participate with care under sedation and general anaesthesia.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will deliver dental treatment and preventative care to patients and clients of Community Dental Services. Leicestershire and Leicester City clinics provide dental care for many groups in the community including adults and children patients with additional needs. Peripatetic cover will be required to support clinics across the county including domiciliary care, epidemiological surveys.
About Us
What do we offer?
Date posted
10 January 2025
Pay scheme
Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade
Doctor - other
Salary
£50,512 to £75,767 a year per annum
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time
Reference number
LeicsDO
Job locations
Merlyn Vaz Health Centre / Loughborough Dental Clinic
Spinney Hill Road
Leicester
LE5 3GH
Job Description
Job responsibilities
For details on main duties and responsibilities, please see attached job description and person specification.
Responsibilities
Job description Job responsibilities
For details on main duties and responsibilities, please see attached job description and person specification.
Person Specification
Dental Officer Essential
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).
Additional information 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
Community Dental Services CIC
Address
Merlyn Vaz Health Centre / Loughborough Dental Clinic
Spinney Hill Road
Leicester
LE5 3GH
Employer's website
www.jobsincare.com/job/jblizo2R (Opens in a new tab)
Dental Officer Full Time (Part time considered) 12 Months Fixed Term
Hours: 37.5 hours, 5 days per week (part time considered)
Bases: Merlyn Vaz Health & Social Care Centre, Spinney Hill Road, Leicester, LE5 3GH
Loughborough Dental Clinic, Loughborough Hospital, Epinal Way, Loughborough, LE11 5JY
Salary: Band A - £50,512 - £75,767 per annum
Do you want to make a real difference in a socially minded, values driven organisation? Do you want to work where your voice can be heard? We are an award winning employee owned social enterprise, providing high quality community dental services across east and central England.
Community Dental Services CIC 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.
Applications are invited from enthusiastic dentists for this post based primarily in our clinics at Merlyn Vaz Health Centre and Loughborough Dental Clinic. Leicester has a high dental need and is a service providing a wide range of care. Training opportunities will be provided to develop skills and competencies with special care and paediatric patients, such as sedation. There will be opportunities to participate with care under sedation and general anaesthesia.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will deliver dental treatment and preventative care to patients and clients of Community Dental Services. Leicestershire and Leicester City clinics provide dental care for many groups in the community including adults and children patients with additional needs. Peripatetic cover will be required to support clinics across the county including domiciliary care, epidemiological surveys.
About Us
What do we offer?
- 27 - 32 days holiday plus bank holidays.
- Dentally led, patient focused working environment that is not constrained by UDA targets.
- Access to the NHS Practitioners Scheme.
- 24/7 access to an Employee Assistance Programme.
- Funded internal and external mandatory training to enable you to maintain your CPD.
- Support with training for your wider professional development.
- Paid indemnity.
- Uniforms provided.
- Become a shareholder and have a say in how our organisation is run at all levels.
- Opportunity to play a key part in local social care initiatives.
Date posted
10 January 2025
Pay scheme
Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade
Doctor - other
Salary
£50,512 to £75,767 a year per annum
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time
Reference number
LeicsDO
Job locations
Merlyn Vaz Health Centre / Loughborough Dental Clinic
Spinney Hill Road
Leicester
LE5 3GH
Job Description
Job responsibilities
For details on main duties and responsibilities, please see attached job description and person specification.
Responsibilities
Job description Job responsibilities
For details on main duties and responsibilities, please see attached job description and person specification.
Person Specification
Dental Officer Essential
- Please see attached person specification within the job description
- Please see attached person specification within the job description
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).
Additional information 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
Community Dental Services CIC
Address
Merlyn Vaz Health Centre / Loughborough Dental Clinic
Spinney Hill Road
Leicester
LE5 3GH
Employer's website
www.jobsincare.com/job/jblizo2R (Opens in a new tab)
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