Specialist in Paediatric Dentistry *Golden

Base Siskin Dental Centre, Norwich Community Hospital, NR2 3TU

Reference

Closing date 19/02/2026

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.

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 Paediatric Managed Clinical Network (MCN)and regional service development
• Leading or supporting sedation and GA services as needed

About Community Dental Services CIC

We are a
social enterprise
passionate about delivering inclusive care. As an
employee-owned
organisation, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We invest in our teams and services, ensuring the best care for our patients and the best opportunities for our staff.

We provide dental services for individuals who are unable to access high street dental care, including those with complex medical conditions, learning disabilities, and severe dental anxiety.

• 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

What Were Looking For

• 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
• Experience in intravenous sedation
• Evidence of research, audit, or teaching experience
• Hospital-based paediatric dentistry experience
• Leadership or project management experience

• Please see JD and Person Spec

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.