DentistinIpswichinIpswichPUBLISHED TUE 18 MAR 2025

To be part of a wider dental team providing clinical and managerial leadership including training & development and supervision. This will include providing a full range of dental care to service users of the dental service from routine examinations to advanced specialist treatments.

Main Duties and Responsibilities Clinical:

Undertakes thorough examination and assessment of adults and children

Undertake the assessment and treatment planning of service users referred in by medical and dental colleagues.

Undertakes the diagnosis, selection of appropriate periodontal techniques and delivery of periodontal care in an effective way. May undertake more advanced periodontal treatment procedures if trained to do so.

Routine exodontia and/or simple surgical extractions. May undertake more advanced surgical procedures if trained to do so.

Undertakes the diagnosis, selection of appropriate restorative technique and the delivery of restoration or replacement of teeth in an effective way. Undertakes a range of restorative techniques utilising developed skills.

Identify commonly occurring emergencies and leads the dental team in the appropriate first line management of the emergency, using appropriate techniques, equipment and drugs. Keeps up to date in this area and can advise the dental team. Takes responsibility for organising the training and resources for the acute management of medical emergencies within the service

Support the team to ensure that service user care from check-in to discharge is of a high standard and operates in accordance with CIC policies on the provision of care.

To participate in training and continuing education.

Participate in Clinical Governance, clinical audit, peer review and other quality initiatives.

Undertake in-service training as required and to demonstrate and record a commitment to continuing dental education. To comply with GDC CPD requirements.

Maintain appropriate standards of clinical notes in accordance with the University of Suffolk Dental CIC’ Record Keeping Policies and FGDP guidance.

The post holder may be asked to undertake duties in other clinics within the Service and other Health service establishments when required for holiday or sickness relief or temporary redeployment.

Professionalism, Leadership and Management:

To be responsible for promoting the Organisation’s values and high-performance standards both individually and as a team, in the achievement of our strategic objectives and priorities

Liaise with the dental team, senior leaders and wider colleagues to maintain the effective running of the dental service.

To ensure clinical performance and professional development needs are addressed and that the culture of a learning, innovative organisation delivering high quality clinical services permeates throughout the organisation

To support mechanisms in place to implement systems and monitor organisational learning from untoward incidents occurring within the social enterprise or from other health care providers.

To develop and maintain knowledge of the clinical landscape, inform service expansion opportunities and support wider recruitment of a talented workforce.

Work collaboratively with primary and secondary care dentistry, unitary authorities, voluntary sector and other NHS and non-NHS stakeholders for the promotion and development of services across the CIC portfolio.

To build a strong external image of clinical excellence for the organisation and create opportunities to enhance the profile of the social enterprise and its services, ensuring high social responsibility.

To carry out any other duties which are commensurate with this grade and role. n Act within the General Dental Council’s (GDC) ethical guidance and standards commensurate to that of a dental professional.

Act within other professional laws and systems including Health and Safety, Freedom of Information Act and Data Protection Legislation.

Observe all policies and procedures and maintain the Staff Confidentiality Code of Conduct, at all times.

Follow and implement clinical policies and procedures to comply with legislation. n Apply safe working practices and take responsibility for own actions.

Support other members of the dental and wider healthcare team in the interest of service users.

Demonstrate a commitment to lifelong learning through education, training and practice against agreed occupational standards and in accordance with GDC guidance.

Apply an evidence-based approach to learning, practice, clinical judgement and decision making and utilise critical thinking and problem-solving skills.

Take responsibility for personal development planning and reflective practice.

Maintain professional behaviour and appearance, including being punctual and polite

The duties of this post may vary from time to time as a result of new legislation, changes in technology or policy changes. In this case, appropriate training may be given to the post holder to undertake this new varied work.

About us

About Us

“If you are always trying to be normal, you will never know how amazing you can be”

We want you to be amazing!

Would you like to make a difference and fulfil your greatest potential? We have exciting opportunities to advance your career and expand your skills in a supportive and progressive environment.

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

We are a new and innovative Dental Social Enterprise and unique partnership with the University of Suffolk and Suffolk and North East Essex Integrated Care Board that truly wants to make a difference 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 delivered with extraordinary care.’

The University of Suffolk Dental CIC represents a step-change in dental care in Suffolk and North East Essex and we are looking for passionate, talented people to join us.

Work for a social enterprise with a people-first culture. We care about the wellbeing of our people and know you have lives beyond the workplace, we offer a flexible suite of benefits, these include:

-             Competitive salary

-             Generous Annual Leave entitlement

-             Workplace Pension

-             Continuous Professional Development & Training Opportunities

-             Family Friendly Policies

-             Flu vaccinations for staff

-             Uniform

-             State-of-the art dental facilities

-             DBS check fully funded

We celebrate and promote equity, diversity & inclusion and encourage the unique contributions of all our dental team that drive our success.

About the Role

To be part of a wider dental team providing clinical leadership including training & development and supervision.

This will include providing a full range of dental care to service users of the dental service from routine examinations to advanced specialist treatments.

Part time and Full time applications will be considered.

Please see the Job Description for a list of main duties and responsibilities.

About You

• Registerable dental qualification
• Post graduate clinical experience
• Knowledge of NHS Dental Services and current dental issues
• Able to demonstrate excellent communication skills: both verbal and written
• Personable, highly motivated, flexible, reliable, and organised
• Ability to keep calm and professional in a fastpaced environment
• Hold an active NHS Performer number & GDC registration
• Must be fully immunised
• Must maintain professional indemnity and registration with the GDC

Join us in building a Dental Social Enterprise that is transforming dental care so it’s fit for a changing and modern world. Be a part of a team that positively impacts the lives of local people and communities through collaboration and innovation – APPLY TODAY!!