Senior dental officer post with the Community Dental Services prison team, providing NHS dental care at HMP Wayland, a category C men's prison. The work is comprehensive oral care and screening for people in custody, with possible sessions at other CDS community clinics. The post is permanent and part time, 22.5 hours over three days, with a registered specialist dental nurse supporting each session. Candidates need GDC registration, NHS Performer List entry and clearance for Ministry of Justice work.
What the job involves
- Provide a full range of NHS dental care to patients at HMP Wayland
- Provide a full range of oral care and screening to patients across HMP establishments
- Work within other CDS community clinics when required
What’s required
Registration & licences
- GDC registration
- Entry on the NHS Performer List
Skills & knowledge
- Good communication skills
- Well motivated
- Ethical
Checks & eligibility
- Enhanced DBS
- Ministry of Justice clearance
Other
- Ability to meet the travel requirements of the post
What’s offered
- 32 days annual leave plus bank holidays
- Access to the NHS Practitioners Pension Scheme
- Funded internal and external mandatory training to maintain CPD
- 24/7 access to an Employee Assistance Programme
- Support with training for wider professional development
- Paid indemnity
- Uniforms provided
- Funded share in the Company with a say in how CDS is run
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Senior Dental Officer - Prisons in Macclesfield employer: Community Dental Services CIC
Community Dental Services CIC is an award-winning, dentally led social enterprise that offers a supportive and inclusive work environment for Bank Dental Nurses. Located at HMP The Mount in Hemel Hempstead, employees benefit from competitive pay, a supplementary fringe payment, and access to professional development opportunities, all while making a meaningful impact in the community. Join a compassionate team where your skills will be valued and you can contribute to improving dental care for a diverse patient base.
Contact Details:
Community Dental Services CIC Recruitment Team
