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Specialist in Paediatric Dentistry *£10k Golden Hello Incentive*

Community Dental Services CIC

Norwich, NR2 3TU

Salary

£101,434 to £116,573

Contract

Permanent

Hours

Not specified

Closing date

3 September 2026

3 days left

Job description

Specialist in Paediatric Dentistry Salary: £101,434 - £116,573 per annum (pro rata if part time) Contract: Permanent, Full-Time (Part-time considered)...

You will provide specialist paediatric dental care across community settings in Norfolk and Waveney, with most of your time based at Siskin Dental Centre, Norwich. You will also deliver sessions at other local clinics and provide treatment under general anaesthesia in acute hospital settings.

  • Delivering comprehensive oral care to children and adolescents with additional needs, complex medical conditions, and behavioural challenges
  • Leading paediatric dentistry provision across the service and supporting clinical governance activities
  • Supporting and mentoring dental officers and senior clinicians with complex cases
  • Providing expert advice to general dental practitioners, other healthcare professionals, and carers
  • Actively engaging in the Paediatric Managed Clinical Network (MCN) and regional service development
  • Leading or supporting sedation and GA services as needed

What Were Looking For

Essential

  • Fully registered with the General Dental Council (GDC) and on the Specialist List in Paediatric Dentistry, or within 6 months of achieving CCST
  • Active NHS Performer Number
  • Significant clinical experience in paediatric and special care dentistry
  • Experience in providing treatment under general anaesthesia
  • Experience in inhalation sedation
  • Excellent team-working, leadership, and communication skills
  • A valid UK driving licence and access to a car

Desirable

  • Postgraduate qualification in sedation (e.g., Diploma, MSc)
  • Experience in intravenous sedation
  • Evidence of research, audit, or teaching experience
  • Hospital-based paediatric dentistry experience
  • Leadership or project management experience

About Community Dental Services CIC

We are a social enterprise passionate about delivering inclusive care. As an employee-owned organisation, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We invest in our teams and services, ensuring the best care for our patients and the best opportunities for our staff.

We provide dental services for individuals who are unable to access high street dental care, including those with complex medical conditions, learning disabilities, and severe dental anxiety.

  • 32 days annual leave plus bank holidays (pro rata for part-time)
  • Access to the NHS Pension Scheme
  • Full clinical indemnity provided by CDS CIC
  • Mileage allowance for travel across sites
  • Surgery uniform provided
  • Supportive mentorship and opportunities for professional development
  • Chance to work within an employee-owned organisation, where your voice and ideas matter
  • Involvement in regional networks and service innovation
  • A fulfilling role in a patient-focused, values-led service with no UDA pressures

Specialist in Paediatric Dentistry

Essential

  • Please see JD and Person Spec

How to apply

Applications are handled entirely by the employer on the original advert. We do not collect CVs, supporting statements or application data.

Provenance

Source

NHS Jobs

First seen

20 August 2026

Last checked

24 August 2026

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About the employer

CDS
Community Dental Services CIC

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