Job Description

Senior Dental Officer - Prisons

HMP Norwich

Permanent, Part Time

Hours:

15 hours per week, 2 days

Base:

HMP Norwich, Knox Road, Norwich NR1 4LU

Salary:

81,716 - 95,579 per annum, pro rata ( actual 32,686.40 - 38,231.60 )



Community Dental Services CIC is an award winning employee owned, social enterprise that delivers high quality, specialist community dental services across east and central England.



The CDS Prison Team were winners in the Dental Team of the Year category in The Dental Industry Awards 2024.



Applications are invited from enthusiastic dentists for this post based at HMP Norwich.



You will provide a full range of NHS care to offenders in HMP Norwich and a registered, experienced Specialist Dental Nurse will support all sessions.



HMP Norwich overlooks the city of Norwich. HMP Norwich is a Category B, C and D and remand.



The post holder will provide a full range of oral care and screening to patients in HMP establishments. However, there may be a requirement to work within other CDS clinics in the community.



All prison sites offer NHS dental care. It is essential you can fulfil the travel requirements of the post. Candidates must be well motivated, ethical and have good communication skills.



You will need to be GDC Registered be on the NHS Performer List.



Enhanced DBS and the ability to meet Ministry of Justice clearance will be required.



What do we offer?



32 days annual leave, plus bank holidays



Access to the NHS Practitioners Pension Scheme



Funded internal and external mandatory training to enable you to maintain your CPD



24/7 access to an Employee Assistance Programme



Support with training for your wider professional development.



Paid indemnity



Uniforms provided



Receive a funded share in the Company and have a say in how CDS is run at all levels



A tour around the prison/trial days is available for this position prior to application. If you would like to arrange this or have an informal discussion about the post please contact Rob Sapeta, Associate Operations Director - HM Prisons Rob.Sapeta@cds-cic.co.uk

07717 618561



Please see attached job description and person specification for details on main duties and responsibilities.