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- Bank DO - Epi
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Job summary
Dental Epidemiology Bank (Dentist)
Flexible Bank Opportunity | £34.71 per hour + mileage
Want to use your skills to improve children's oral health on a population level?
Community Dental Services CIC (CDS-CIC) is looking for enthusiastic GDC-registered Dentists to support the 2026/27 National Dental Epidemiology Programme in the following areas:
Leicestershire
Northamptonshire
Norfolk
Essex
Main duties of the job
Applications are invited from enthusiastic dentists for this post covering epidemiology surveys across various CDS geographies listed above.
This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to a nationally important survey, collecting oral health data that helps local authorities, NHS commissioners and public health teams understand children's dental health needs and plan future services. The 26/27 survey will be undertaken for children aged 3 years.
Link to a video that demonstrates what the fieldwork looks like:
https://youtu.be/BzrjK8HRpD8
What you'll need:
o Current GDC registration
o Good communication skills
o Ability to travel within the survey area
No performer number required.
About us
What we offer:
o Flexible work to fit around your commitments
o Full training and calibration provided
o £34.71 per hour plus 55p per mile mileage -
o A chance to make a real difference to children's oral health
Please note: The advertised hourly rate includes a 12.07% statutory uplift in lieu of annual leave, in line with regulations for bank workers.
For further information about the opportunity and for any questions, please contact Kate Peniket Epidemiology Coordinator Kathryn.Peniket@cds-cic.co.uk or Glen Taylor Chief Operating Officer Glen.Taylor@cds-cic.co.uk
Details
- Date posted: 07 August 2026
- Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff
- Salary: £34.71 an hour per hour+ mileage rate 55p per mile
- Contract: Bank
- Working pattern: Part-time
- Reference number: Bank Epi Dentist
- Job locations: Various Sites, Various Counties, MK44 1LZ, United Kingdom
Job responsibilities
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UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
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This advert is for Bank Dental Officer - Epidemiology with Community Dental Services CIC in Various Sites, Various Counties, MK44 1LZ, United Kingdom. It is listed as a Junior Dentist role. The advertised salary is £34.71 an hour. The contract type is Bank. The application deadline is 13 Sep 2026.
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