Job summary We have an exciting opportunity for two Band B Senior Dental Officers to join our Community Dental Service working either full time or part time. The ideal candidates will be passionate about delivering high quality dental care and will have experience with adults and children with additional dental needs. The Community Dental Service is a specialised service that provides dental treatment for children, adults and older people who, because of additional needs such as learning disabilities, physical disabilities or vulnerability, are unable to access general dental care. If you are interested and would like to discuss flexibility of hours/job plan, please contact us. We are also able to offer relocation expenses in line with HDFT policy. Main duties of the job We are looking to recruit to two Senior Dental Officer positions based at either Northway Dental Clinic, Scarborough or Whitby Hospital. The post holders will job planned to work out of both locations. We are looking to recruit enthusiastic and highly motivated Dentists to work as part of a team in the East Locality of HDFT Community Dental Services. The post holders will be responsible for the clinical treatment of paediatric and adult patients, including those with special needs. The successful applicant should have experience in provision of dental care to children and adults, including the use of Relative Analgesia and General Anaesthesia. They should hold a current registration with the GDC and NHS performer number. About us At Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust we provide 'outstanding' care to both our patients and our staff. We support staff through benefits, health and wellbeing initiatives and opportunities for personal and professional development. An inclusive and supportive culture - our Trust encourages staff to bring their whole selves to work and active Staff Networks identify areas for improvement. Staff Recognition - as well as regular appraisals, we recognise staff with our Making a Difference, Team of the Month Awards & Colleague Recognition Awards Employee Support and wellbeing - we have a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme, counselling service and fast track physiotherapy service for employees. North Yorkshire and York is an area of outstanding natural beauty with a varied landscape of moors, dales and a spectacular coastline, quaint villages, historic market towns and cities. Date posted 13 January 2025 Pay scheme Hospital medical and dental staff Grade Doctor - other Salary £78,573 to £91,903 a year Pro-rata per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Part-time Reference number 421-MS-1781C Job locations Northway Clinic, Scarborough/Whitby Hospital Scarborough YO12 7AF Job description Job responsibilities Job Plan; Whitby Hospital and Northway Dental Clinic, Scarborough The post holder is responsible for; Providing efficient and responsive clinical treatment under local anaesthetic, conscious sedation and general anaesthesia and preventative care for patients within the HDFT CDS locality. Provide advice and emergency care to all groups of patients seen within the community dental service. To provide continuing care to patients with special needs and that are unable to be treated within the general dental service A full list of the responsibilities can be found in the attached job description. Job description Job responsibilities Job Plan; Whitby Hospital and Northway Dental Clinic, Scarborough The post holder is responsible for; Providing efficient and responsive clinical treatment under local anaesthetic, conscious sedation and general anaesthesia and preventative care for patients within the HDFT CDS locality. Provide advice and emergency care to all groups of patients seen within the community dental service. To provide continuing care to patients with special needs and that are unable to be treated within the general dental service A full list of the responsibilities can be found in the attached job description. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Fully registered with the GDC Dental Performers Number Desirable Post graduate qualification in Conscious Sedation Experience Essential Experience of working as a Salaried Dentist Desirable Conscious sedation GA Teaching and supervising trainees Experience of working within a Community Dental Service Person Specification Qualifications Essential Fully registered with the GDC Dental Performers Number Desirable Post graduate qualification in Conscious Sedation Experience Essential Experience of working as a Salaried Dentist Desirable Conscious sedation GA Teaching and supervising trainees Experience of working within a Community Dental Service 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). 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 Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust Address Northway Clinic, Scarborough/Whitby Hospital Scarborough YO12 7AF Employer's website https://www.hdft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)