Specialist in Paediatric Dentistry

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.

About the Role

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

What We're Looking For

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

JOB DESCRIPTION

POST: Specialist in Paediatric Dentistry

GRADE
:
Band C

RESPONSIBLE TO
:
Clinical Director

ACCOUNTABLE TO: Clinical Lead

ROLE

SUMMARY:

The post holder will be required to provide Specialist clinical cover at a range of community sites within Norfolk & Waveney. The majority of the post will be based at Siskin Dental Centre, Norwich with sessions at other clinics and general anaesthetic sessions at acute hospital sites in Norfolk & Waveney as required.

Key

Duties and Responsibilities:

To provide a full range of oral care for children and adolescents with learning difficulties, complex medical problems, severe behavioural problems and other priority groups as agreed with the commissioners, using a full range of techniques including behavioural management, sedation and general anaesthetic where appropriate.

To take clinical responsibilities for a caseload including comprehensive diagnostic, preventive, restorative and surgical care in both a clinic setting and under general anaesthesia.

To provide leadership in paediatric dentistry for the service and actively contribute to the Clinical Governance programme, providing relevant reports if required

To provide clinical support for dentists within the service with complex cases including those where treatment under general anaesthetic is necessary.

To provide advice to local GDPs and other healthcare professionals or care providers where appropriate.

To support and advise the Clinical Director, Chief Operating Officer,…