Senior Dental Officer

Community Dental Services; Norwich; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

A social enterprise providing dental services is seeking a Senior Dental Officer for a part-time role at HMP Norwich. The successful candidate will deliver comprehensive NHS dental care to offenders, supported by a Specialist Dental Nurse. Applicants must hold GDC Registration and have relevant experience in prison settings. This position offers a competitive salary and a supportive work environment that encourages professional development.

Benefits

32 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Access to NHS Practitioners Pension Scheme

Funded mandatory training for CPD maintenance

24/7 Employee Assistance Programme access

Support for professional development

Paid indemnity

Uniforms provided

Funded share in the company

Qualifications

• Registration with the GDC is mandatory.
• Must be included in the NHS Performer List.
• An Enhanced DBS check is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide a full range of NHS care to offenders.
• Conduct oral care and screening at HMP Norwich.
• Work may extend to other CDS clinics in the community.

Skills

Good communication skills

Motivation

Ethical standards

Education

GDC Registration

NHS Performer List inclusion

Enhanced DBS

Ministry of Justice clearance

Job description

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Senior Dental Officer – Prisons

HMP Norwich

Position: Permanent, Part-Time

Hours: 15 hours per week, 2 days

Location: 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 delivering high-quality, specialist community dental services across east and central England.

The CDS Prison Team was the winner in the Dental Team of the Year category at 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, supported by a registered, experienced Specialist Dental Nurse.

Main duties of the job

HMP Norwich is a Category B, C, and D prison, including remand. The post holder will provide a full range of oral care and screening to patients in HMP establishments, with potential work in other CDS clinics in the community.

All prison sites offer NHS dental care. Candidates must be able to meet the travel requirements of the post and possess good communication skills, motivation, and ethical standards.

Requirements: GDC Registration, NHS Performer List inclusion, Enhanced DBS, and Ministry of Justice clearance.

About us

What do we offer?

• 32 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Access to NHS Practitioners Pension Scheme
• Funded mandatory training for CPD maintenance
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme access
• Support for professional development
• Paid indemnity
• Uniforms provided
• Funded share in the company and involvement in CDS management

A tour of the prison or trial days is available prior to application. For arrangements or informal discussions, contact Rob Sapeta, Associate Operations Director – HM Prisons at 07717 618561.

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached job description and person specification for detailed duties and responsibilities.