Job summary Senior Dental Officer Part Time, Permanent Hours: 15 hours, Part Time Base: Dental Care Centre, Bedford Salary: £78,573 - £91,903 per annum pro rata Actual (£31,429.20 - £36,761.20) 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 senior 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 This senior clinician will provide assessment and oral care for clients of Bedfordshire Special Care Dental Services, to both adults and children who have additional needs. The post is primarily based at our multi-surgery clinic in Bedford but will also support clinics across Bedfordshire as required, including on our Mobile Dental Unit, domiciliary care and epidemiological surveys.In conjunction with the wider team of clinicians, the post holder will be part of a team responsible for the management of paediatric and adult referrals. Where appropriate this will involve intravenous sedation, inhalation sedation and treatment under general anaesthesia. General anaesthetic sessions are undertaken at Bedford Hospital and Luton and Dunstable Hospital. A full driver's licence and access to a car are essential. The ideal candidate will be a skilled clinician with excellent organisational skills, patience, and a flexible, positive approach. About us What do we offer? o Part time, permanent contract, 15 hours per week o Starting salary gross £78,573 per annum pro rata o 32 days holiday pro rata plus bank holidays o Access to NHS Practitioner Pension Scheme o 24/7 access to Employee Assistance Programme o Time allowance for hospital appointments o Paid indemnity o Uniforms provided o Free tea and coffee provided o Shareholder opportunity to annual bonus o Company paid sickness benefits o Opportunity to play a key part in local social care initiatives o Personal development opportunities working in full scope of practice with direct access o Dentally led, patient focused working environment that is not constrained by UDA targets o Funded internal and external mandatory training to enable you to maintain your CPD o Support with training for your wider professional development o 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, Operational Lead 07768 035854, paula.dynescds-cic.co.uk Date posted 18 March 2025 Pay scheme Hospital medical and dental staff Grade Doctor - other Salary £78,573 to £91,903 a year per annum pro rata (Actual £31,429.20 to £36,761.20) Contract Permanent Working pattern Part-time Reference number SDO Bedford Job locations Dental Care Centre 3 Kimbolton Road Bedford MK40 2NT Job description Job responsibilities Please ensure that you read the Job Description, which also includes the person specification, before applying. Job description Job responsibilities Please ensure that you read the Job Description, which also includes the person specification, before applying. Person Specification Senior Dental Officer Essential Please see attached person specification Person Specification Senior Dental Officer Essential Please see attached person specification 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 Dental Care Centre 3 Kimbolton Road Bedford MK40 2NT Employer's website https://communitydentalservices.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)