Specialist in Paediatric Dentistry *£10k Golden Hello Incentive*

Community Dental Services; Norwich; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A social enterprise delivering dental care is seeking a Specialist in Paediatric Dentistry in Norwich. This role involves providing oral care for children and young people with complex dental needs. Responsibilities include leading paediatric services, engaging with healthcare networks, and mentoring staff. A £10,000 Golden Hello Incentive is offered for relocation and other benefits. The position requires full GDC registration and extensive clinical experience in paediatric dentistry.

Benefits

32 days annual leave

Access to NHS Pension Scheme

Full clinical indemnity

Qualifications

• Significant clinical experience in paediatric and special care dentistry.
• A valid UK driving licence and access to a car.
• Evidence of research, audit, or teaching experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist paediatric dental care across community settings.
• Deliver comprehensive oral care to children with complex needs.
• Support and mentor dental officers and senior clinicians.

Skills

Team-working

Leadership

Communication skills

Experience in providing treatment under general anaesthesia

Experience in inhalation sedation

Education

Fully registered with the GDC

On the Specialist List in Paediatric Dentistry

Job description

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

Reference

Closing date 04/01/2026

Specialist in Paediatric Dentistry *£10k Golden Hello Incentive*

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.

Main duties of the job

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

About us

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.

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

Job responsibilities

What We’re Looking For

• Fully registered with the 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

Person Specification

Specialist in Paediatric Dentistry

• Please see JD and Person Spec

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.