Specialist in Paediatric Dentistry
Salary: £101,434 – £116,573 per annum (pro rata if part time)
Contract: Permanent, Full-Time (Part-time considered)
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Base Location: Siskin Dental Centre, Norwich Community Hospital, NR2 3TU
Travel: Across Norfolk & Waveney clinics and acute hospitals (mileage paid)

We are excited to be able to offer a £10,000 employment incentive. This fantastic offer can be utilised for relocation, salary top up, training, relocation fees, registration fees and many other personal benefits. We are happy to negotiate with the right candidate to come to a mutual agreement on how this incentive is spent. Subject to CDS policies and terms and conditions.

Make a Meaningful Difference in Children’s Oral Health
Community Dental Services CIC is an award-winning, employee-owned social enterprise, delivering high-quality, compassionate dental care to vulnerable and underserved communities across East and Central England.

We are currently seeking an experienced and motivated Specialist in Paediatric Dentistry to join our Norfolk & Waveney team. This is a rewarding opportunity to work with a wide range of children and young people with complex dental needs in a supportive, collaborative environment.

Main duties of the job
You will provide specialist paediatric dental care across community settings in Norfolk and Waveney, with most of your time based at Siskin Dental Centre, Norwich. You will also deliver sessions at other local clinics and provide treatment under general anaesthesia in acute hospital settings.

Your work will include:

• Delivering comprehensive oral care to children and adolescents with additional needs, complex medical conditions, and behavioural challenges
• Leading paediatric dentistry provision across the service and supporting clinical governance activities
• Supporting and mentoring dental officers and senior clinicians with complex cases
• Providing expert advice to general dental practitioners, other healthcare professionals, and carers
• Actively engaging in the Paediatric Managed Clinical Network (MCN) and regional service development
• Leading or supporting sedation and GA services as needed

What We Offer

• 32 days annual leave plus bank holidays (pro rata for part-time)
• Access to the NHS Pension Scheme
• Full clinical indemnity provided by CDS CIC
• Mileage allowance for travel across sites
• Surgery uniform provided
• Supportive mentorship and opportunities for professional development
• Chance to work within an employee-owned organisation, where your voice and ideas matter
• Involvement in regional networks and service innovation
• A fulfilling role in a patient-focused, values-led service with no UDA pressures

Job responsibilities
Essential:

• Fully registered with the General Dental Council (GDC) and on the Specialist List in Paediatric Dentistry, or within 6 months of achieving CCST
• Active NHS Performer Number
• Significant clinical experience in paediatric and special care dentistry
• Experience in providing treatment under general anaesthesia
• Experience in inhalation sedation
• Excellent team-working, leadership, and communication skills
• A valid UK driving licence and access to a car

Desirable:

• Postgraduate qualification in sedation (e.g., Diploma, MSc)
• Experience in intravenous sedation
• Evidence of research, audit, or teaching experience
• Hospital-based paediatric dentistry experience
• Leadership or project management experience

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 to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Applicants must have current UK professional registration.