Job overview
Permanent, Full Time
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
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Base: King's Lynn St James, Extons Road, King’s Lynn, Norfolk, PE30 5NU
Salary: £84,781 - £99,163 per annum for SDO £54,502 - £81,753 per annum for DO
*Please note CDS are unable to offer visa sponsorship*
Do you want to make a real difference in a socially minded, values driven organisation? We are an award-winning employee owned social enterprise, providing high quality community dental services across east and central England.
Community Dental Services CIC are looking for a senior clinician who identifies with our values as a Social Enterprise and is passionate about providing care for those most at need.
Applications are invited from enthusiastic dentists for this post based at our clinic in King's Lynn. The post may also involve working regularly at other clinics in Norfolk depending on service need.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will deliver dental care and advice to patients and their carers from community groups, including patients with additional needs, who are clients of Community Dental Services.
Services to be provided include preventive care and advice, dental treatment, care under sedation and general anaesthesia, and epidemiological field work. Working at other locations to support the client group will be required including domiciliary care and local hospitals.
Community Dental Services encourages postgraduate education and development. Mentorship and training will be provided to support this if required.
You must be GDC registered and have an active NHS performer number.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For details on main duties and responsibilities, please see attached job description and person specification.
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Person specification
Senior Dental Officer
Essential
- Please see attached person specification within the job description
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This advert is for Senior Dental Officer / Dental Officer *Golden Hello Incentive* with Community Dental Services CIC in Kings Lynn St James. It is listed as a Junior Dentist role. The advertised salary is £84,781 - £99,163 per annum for SDO £54,502 - £81,753 per annum for DO. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 03 Sep 2026.
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