Dentist/Senior Dentist (& Honorary Lecturer - UoS)

University of Suffolk; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 96,000; Full time

Job summary

A dental care institution in Ipswich seeks a Dentist/Senior Dentist to deliver comprehensive dental care and support high-quality placements for students. The ideal candidate will have clinical experience in general dentistry and excellent communication skills. Full-time and part-time positions available, offering a generous annual leave entitlement and opportunities for professional development. Salary ranges from £52,532 to £95,579 depending on experience, with flexible arrangements to ensure work-life balance.

Benefits

Generous annual leave

Professional development opportunities

Flexible working arrangements

Qualifications

• Proven clinical experience in general dentistry.

Responsibilities

• Deliver a full range of general dental treatments.
• Diagnose and manage oral health conditions.
• Maintain accurate patient records.
• Collaborate with dental nurses and support staff.
• Promote preventive care and oral health education.

Skills

Effective communication

Interpersonal skills

Patient-centred care

Ability to work independently

Education

Full NHS Primary Dental Care Performer number

GDC registration

Vocational Training or equivalent

Relevant postgraduate qualification

Job description

Dentist/Senior Dentist (& Honorary Lecturer - UoS)

Dentist/Senior Dentist (and Honorary Lecturer - University of Suffolk)

Come and joinour amazing team in our state-of-the-art dental facility and truly make adifference to the local people in Suffolk and North-East Essex.

The Universityof Suffolk Dental CIC represents a step-change in dental care in Suffolk andNorth-East Essex, and weare seeking a dedicated and skilled Dentist to join our team. The successfulcandidate will provide comprehensive dental care, ensuring the higheststandards of clinical excellence and patient satisfaction.

The successful candidate will need to work with theUniversity to support high quality placements, support students/trainees andwork with university colleagues to ensure seamless support and provision in theCIC environment as well as provide high quality training provision onassociated University of Suffolk courses.

Full-timeand part-time positions available. Eveningsand weekends also available.

Main duties of the job

• Deliver a full range of general dental treatments to patients.
• Diagnose and manage oral health conditions effectively.
• Maintain accurate patient records in compliance with regulatory standards.
• Collaborate with dental nurses and support staff to ensure smooth clinic operations.
• Promote preventive care and oral health education within the community.

Requirements

• Proven clinical experience in general dentistry.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Commitment to patient-centred care and community values.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.

About us

We are an innovative DentalSocial Enterprise and a unique partnership between the University of Suffolkand Suffolk and North-East Essex Integrated Care Board that really wants tomake a different to people through the delivery of accessible NHS dental care.We are a purpose-led and values driven organisation. Our mission is clear; weare here to deliver ordinary dental care with extraordinary care. We care aboutthe wellbeing of our staff and offer a flexible suite of benefits. Theseinclude:

• Generous annual leave entitlement
• Opportunities for professional development andCPD
• Supportive and collaborative work environment
• Flexible working arrangements to suit work-lifebalance

Job responsibilities

For moreinformation, please see job description attached.

We recommend that you apply as soon as possible, even if theclosing date is in the future.

Applicationsreceived may be reviewed before the closing date and should we receive a highnumber of applications for this post, or high-quality applications whichdemonstrate suitability, we reserve the right to close the vacancy early.

We may holdinterviews as and when applications are received, and we reserve the right tooffer to a candidate prior to the closing date.

Person Specification

Education and Qualifications

• Hold a full NHS Primary Dental Care Performer number
• GDC registration
• Vocational Training or equivalent VT in the GDS
• Relevant postgraduate qualification e.g., Diploma in Sedation, Certificate in Special Care Dentistry

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.

University of Suffolk Dental CIC, James Hehir Building

£52,532 to £95,579 a yeardepending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

AC1457218IpsDDHLU

Job locations

University of Suffolk Dental CIC, James Hehir Building