Job summary Dental Officer Part Time Permanent Hours: 15 Hours, Part Time Base: Houghton Regis Health Centre, LU5 5ES Salary: £50,512 - £75,767 per annum pro rata (Actual £20,204.80 - £30,306.80) Do you want to make a difference? If so why not consider a career with an award winning dentally led social enterprise? 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. Main duties of the job The post holder will deliver dental treatment and preventative care and advice to patients and clients of Community Dental Services CIC. Applications are invited from enthusiastic dentists for this post based at Houghton Regis Health Centre and to support clinics across Bedfordshire as required, including domiciliary care and epidemiological surveys. Professional support is available from Consultants in Restorative Dentistry and Oral and Maxillo-Facial Surgery. Training opportunities will be provided to develop skills and competencies with special care and paediatric patients. There will be opportunities to participate with care under sedation and general anaesthesia. About us What do we offer? Part time, permanent contract, 15 hours per week Starting salary gross £50,512 per annum pro rata 27- 32 days holiday plus bank holiday pro rata Access to NHS Practitioner Pension Scheme 24/7 access to Employee Assistance Programme Time allowance for hospital appointments Paid indemnity Uniforms provided Free tea and coffee provided Shareholder opportunity to annual bonus Company paid sickness benefits Opportunity to play a key part in local social care initiatives Personal development opportunities working in full scope of practice with direct access Dentally led, patient focused working environment that is not constrained by UDA targets Funded internal and external mandatory training to enable you to maintain your CPD Support with training for your wider professional development. Become a shareholder and have a say in how our organisation is run at all levels as an employee director, or regional representative You must be GDC registered and have an active NHS performer number. If you would like more information about the role, please contact Paula Dynes, Operations Lead 07768 035854, paula.dynescds-cic.co.uk Date posted 19 March 2025 Pay scheme Hospital medical and dental staff Grade Doctor - other Salary £50,512 to £75,767 a year per annum, pro rata (Actual £20,204.80 – £30,306.80) Contract Permanent Working pattern Part-time Reference number DentalOfficerHR Job locations Houghton Regis Health Centre Bedford Square Centre, Tithe Farm Road, Houghton Regis LU5 5ES Job description Job responsibilities For further information on the main responsibilities of the role, please see the attached job description and person specification. Job description Job responsibilities For further information on the main responsibilities of the role, please see the attached job description and person specification. Person Specification Dental Officer Essential Please see attached person specification within the job description Person Specification Dental Officer Essential Please see attached person specification within the job description 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). 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 Houghton Regis Health Centre Bedford Square Centre, Tithe Farm Road, Houghton Regis LU5 5ES Employer's website https://communitydentalservices.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)