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Consultant in Special Care Dentistry

Derbyshire

Permanent, Part Time, 8 PAs

Make a Meaningful Impact in a Values-Driven Organisation

Are you passionate about delivering exceptional dental care to those who need it most? Join Community Dental Services CIC, an award-winning, employee-owned social enterprise committed to providing high-quality community dental services across East and Central England.

We're looking for a dedicated and enthusiasticConsultant in Special Care Dentistrywho shares our values and is eager to lead and innovate in the care of patients with complex needs.

About the Role

As a Consultant, you will:

• Deliver comprehensive oral care to adults with learning disabilities, complex medical conditions, and challenging behaviours.
• Use a full range of techniques including behavioural management, inhalation sedation, and general anaesthesia.
• Provide clinical leadership and a specialist referral service for eligible patients.
• Support and supervise the training of community dentists, dental core trainees, specialist trainees, and postgraduates.
• Collaborate closely with the Derbyshire operational leadership team and contribute to services across CDS-CIC as needed.

What we're looking for:-

GDC registration and inclusion on the Specialist List in Special Care Dentistry.

• Active NHS Primary Dental Care Performer Number.
• Strong leadership and teamwork skills.
• A patient-centred approach with a commitment to high-quality care.

What We Offer:-

32 days annual leave plus bank holidays (pro rata)

• NHS Practitioner Pension Scheme
• A supportive, dentally-led environment free from UDA targets
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
• Funded CPD and professional development opportunities
• Uniforms provided
• Shareholder status - have a voice in how we're run
• Opportunities to contribute to local social care initiatives

Interview Date: 30th October 2025

Interviews with The Advisory Appointments Committee will take place at the Wheatbridge Dental Clinic in Chesterfield, Derbyshire.

• Essential Criteria

• Desirable Criteria

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.

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please seeNHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Community Dental Services CIC

Wheatbridge Dental Clinic

Chesterfield

Chesterfield

S40 2AB

https://communitydentalservices.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)