Job Description

Band 7 Dental Therapist, Permanent Contract

Full Time, 37.5 Hours (Part Time Considered)

Hours:

37.5 hours, 5 days per week (part time considered)

Base:

Suite A and D, Old Court Buildings, Whapload Road, Lowestoft, NR32 1UR

Salary:

47,810 - 54,710 per annum, pro rata if part time



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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 we are unable to provide Visa Sponsorship.



What do we offer?



Full time, 37.5 hours per week (part time considered)

Permanent Contract

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

Starting salary gross 47,810 per annum, pro rata if part time

27 days holiday plus bank holidays, pro rata if part time

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 .