Clinical Dental Director, Buckinghamshire Priority Dental Service

Job Overview

CNWL Buckinghamshire Priority Dental Service (CDS) is looking for a Specialist in Special Care or Paediatric Dentistry to become the next Dental Clinical Director. The Dental Clinical Director will be an experienced dentist on the specialist register for Special Care Dentistry or Paediatric Dentistry.

The role combines clinical duties with strategic, operational, advisory and clinical responsibilities. The director will lead the strategic provision of oral and dental healthcare for the Trust and champion improvement of health inequalities within the population.

The Clinical Lead for Buckinghamshire Priority Dental Service (BPDS) will oversee a comprehensive range of oral health care services for priority groups, including people with disabilities, severe anxiety or phobias. Services provided include sedation and general anaesthesia, domiciliary care, provision of oral health care to those in local secure settings, screening and epidemiology, and oral health promotion.

Interviews will be held week commencing 27-Jun-2026.

• Adults and children with learning disabilities
• Adults and children with complex unstable or deteriorating medical problems
• Adults and children with diagnosed severe, unstable mental health problems
• Children with severe anxiety and behavioural management problems
• Bariatric patients
• Adults with very severe anxiety

• Salary sacrifice schemes
• Sponsorship for International candidates
• Relocation allowance up to £8000 subject to policy requirement
• Study discounts for staff
• Flexible working
• Interest free loans, season tickets and car parking
• Competitive Bank Rates
• Fitness and Wellbeing
• £101,434 to £116,573 a year per annum, pro rata (plus R&R bonus)