Job summary
- Main area
- Dental
- Grade
- Salaried Dentist - A
- Contract
- Bank
- Hours
- Flexible working - 0 hours per week (Adhoc sessions)
- Job ref
- 448-TSS-7852498
- Employer
- Cambridgeshire Community Services NHS Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Peterborough Dental Access Centre
- Town
- Peterborough
- Salary
- £52,532 - £78,798 per annum, pro-rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 31/03/2026 23:59
- Interview date
- 13/04/2026
Employer heading
BANK Dental Surgeon (Emergency Care)
Salaried Dentist - A
Driven by our Trust values: Honesty, Empathy, Ambition, Respect; the Trust's vision is to provide high quality care to the diverse communities we serve to make their lives better.
We are passionate about creating an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity. Our cultural diversity, long term conditions and disabilities, and LGBTQIA+ staff networks are a key part of this commitment, creating positive change and helping build an inclusive culture across the Trust.
Different ideas, experiences and backgrounds make us stronger and more creative and applications from all walks of life are welcomed - our processes ensure that all applicants are treated fairly at every stage of the recruitment process.
Options for flexible working are considered for all roles within CCS, including job share opportunities, compressed hours, annualised hours, tailored working patterns and more. If you are interested in flexible working, please talk to the recruiting manager for this vacancy.
Please note, the selection processes at Cambridgeshire Community Services are in place to ensure we recruit candidates with the right values and skills. Please be advised that the use of AI in applications are monitored, we remain watchful of candidates who misuse these tools to generate an application that doesn’t accurately reflect their skills.
Job overview
We are looking for an enthusiastic Dentist to join our emergency dental service which operates across Cambridgeshire.
The post holder will work ad hoc sessions Monday - Friday when required. All clinics are modern, airy and have digital x-ray systems.
We are very proud of the services we provide to our patients and this role is vital to support safe and compassionate care.
The successful candidate will provide dental care to patients requiring emergency dental treatment, supported by our team of dental healthcare professionals, a clinical lead and a wider leadership team.
This exciting and varied role will include emergency care on a domiciliary basis.
Main duties of the job
To provide a full range of dental care to patients of the Dental HealthCare Suffolk Special care Dental Service. This includes priority and vulnerable and groups meeting special care service criteria, and children and adults with moderate-severe anxiety.
Completion of fieldwork for dental epidemiological surveys.
Working for our organisation
Rated ‘Outstanding’ by the Care Quality Commission, we are proud to provide high quality innovative services across most of the east of England that enable people to receive care closer to home and live healthier lives.
There’s one reason why our services are outstanding – and that’s our amazing staff - who, for the seventh year running, rated us incredibly highly in the national staff survey.
If you share our passion for innovative and high-quality care delivery, then please submit your application and join us on our exciting journey as a leading-edge specialist community provider. All are welcome to apply and our promise to you is a culture which prioritises staff engagement and development.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
To provide emergency dental care to patients and visitors in line with clinical standards.
Undertakes thorough examination and assessment of the patient, offering treatment options and their respective risks and benefits.
Support telephone triage and remote prescribing when required, following the Antimicrobial Stewardship and prescribing guidance for dental services.
Domiciliary visits may be required for patients who have an emergency/urgent dental problem who are unable to leave their homes.
You will plan and manage care for a range of patients. Plans, develops, implements, and evaluates programmes to prevent disease and promote health in target groups within the population.
Can identify commonly occurring medical emergencies and lead the dental team in the appropriate first line management of the emergency, using appropriate techniques, equipment and drugs. Keeps up to date with developments in this area.
Uses appropriate local anaesthetic and patient management approaches to control pain and anxiety during dental treatment.
Undertakes the diagnosis, selection of appropriate periodontal techniques and delivery of periodontal care in an effective way.
Undertakes the diagnosis, selection of appropriate restorative technique and delivery of restoration or replacement of teeth in an effective way.
Routine exodontias and/or simple surgical exodontias.
Undertakes appropriate assessment of patients to determine the need for specialist advice, onward referral.
Undertakes appropriate investigations during the patient examination to determine the need for specialist advice.
To show empathy when dealing with patients, carers and families.
To be aware of the responsibilities of all employees to maintain a safe and healthy environment for patients, visitors and staff.
Be responsible for safe working practice on a day-to-day basis, ensuring that all clinical activity complies with clinical governance and legislation.
To complete clinical notes in accordance with the Trusts policy.
To report any incidents/near misses on the Trusts reporting system (Datix)
Undertakes any reasonable duties that the Clinical Lead/Service Lead requests.
Participates in team meetings, peer review and clinical audit.
To actively seek to improve patient experiences and outcomes.
To offer suggestions to Improve the quality and development of services.
To be able to travel within the district and hold a valid driving licence.
To ensure that continuing professional development training needs are met in consultation with the Clinical lead/Service Lead.
To be a good team member who listens to and supports colleagues at all levels.
I will understand my own prejudices and biases and will challenge any inappropriate behaviour witnessed in the workplace (or raise it with someone else.
I will role model Trust values and behaviours.
This job description is not intended to be exhaustive and may be reviewed to ensure that the arrangements meet the needs of the service.
Person specification
Qualifications & Training
Essential criteria
- Registerable Dental Qualification e.g. BDS/LDS
- NHS Performer number & GDC Registration
Experience
Essential criteria
- Completion of dental foundation training / Vocational Training Equivalence
Desirable criteria
- Experience in providing emergency care
Skills
Essential criteria
- Teamworking
- Excellent communication skills
- A high degree of tact and patience is required to work with patients who are sometimes challenging
Desirable criteria
- Skilled in management of anxious patients
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Jo Cope
- Job title
- Service Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01480 847559
- Additional information
Working Days Monday to Friday
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