Senior Dental Officer

The postholder will be required to provide oral care both to patients in Essex and, whilst working for the mobile services, undertake duties across the NE Essex & Suffolk ICB area.

The post is essentially that of a senior clinician providing oral care, screening, & treatments to CDS CIC clients who have additional needs.

The post holder will be involved in providing intravenous sedation, inhalation sedation & treatment under general anaesthesia.

You must be GDC registered and have an active NHS performer number.

Do you want to make a real difference in a socially minded, values driven organisation? We are an award-winning employee owned social enterprise, providing high quality community dental services across east & central England.

Community Dental Services CIC is looking for a clinician who identifies with our values as a social enterprise & is passionate about providing care for those most at need.

This post is a 2 year fixed-term contract.

Applications are invited from enthusiastic dentists for this post based in Colchester & supporting the mobile team in the provision of dental care to children, young people, & vulnerable adults with a priority for targeting the most deprived lower super output areas (LSOAs) in the SNEE ICB Suffolk boundary., What do we offer?

• 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.


• 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., Essential


• Registerable dental qualification eg BDS / LDS


• Full driving licence - with car available


• Full registration with the General Dental Council


• Active NHS Performer Number