Job Description

Band 7 Dental Therapist

Permanent, Full Time, 37.5 Hours



This post attracts a 'Golden Hello' payment of 7,500 applicable to new applicants taking a substantive post.

3,750 will be payable after the first month of employment and 3,750 will be paid after six months (subject to completion of probation and CDS policy conditions).

Hours:

37.5 hours, 5 days per week

Bases:

Thorpe Health Centre, St Williams Loke, Norwich, NR7 0AJ

Siskin Dental Centre, Norwich Community Hospital, Bowthorpe Road, Norwich, NR2 3TU

Salary:

47,810 - 54,710 per annum



Please note CDS are unable to offer visa sponsorship



This position is advertised at Band 7, however, individuals without the relevant qualifications will initially be compensated at Band 6 until they are fully operating within the scope of the Band 7 role.


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 Dental Therapist who identifies with our values as a Social Enterprise and are passionate about providing care for those most at need.



Applications are invited from dedicated and skilled Registered Dental Therapists to join our Community Dental Service team for this post based at our Lowestoft clinic and to support clinics across Norfolk and Waveney as required.



The successful candidate will provide a wide range of dental treatments, including all extended duties appropriate to their registration, at the request of dentists within the CDS.



The post holder will deliver comprehensive dental treatment and preventative care to patients and clients of Community Dental Services. Norfolk clinics treat a diverse patient base, including adults, children, individuals with additional needs, severe anxiety, and patients with learning and physical disabilities.



You will be required to support other clinics across the county and assist with general anaesthetic, sedation, domiciliary care, screening and epidemiological surveys.



As you will be expected to provide support to all clinics across Norfolk, the ability to travel is essential.



Please note CDS are unable to offer visa sponsorship



What do we offer?



Full time, 37.5 hours, 5 days per week

Permanent Contract

NHS Salaried Primary Care Dental Staff and Agenda for Change pay scales

Starting salary gross 47,810 per annum

27 days holiday plus bank holidays

Dentally led, Social Enterprise with a patient focused working environment that is not constrained by UDA targets

Access to Corporate Pension Scheme

24/7 access to an Employee Assistance Programme

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



Please ensure that you read the , which also includes the person specification, before applying



For details on the main duties and responsibilities, please see the job descriptions and person specifications in the attached documents .