Dental Officer - Reading, United Kingdom - Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

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Reading, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Band A -Dental Officer, fixed term to cover maternity leave until 30th April 2024

Base - Tilehurst Community Dental Clinic, Reading

Part time hours per week. Monday - Wednesday. There may be flexibility in the working days.

Salary £44,955 - £67,433 pro-rata depending on experience.

Berkshire Community Dental Service need dentists wanting to join an enthusiastic and skilled workforce with a great team spirit. The service has 7 clinics ranging from Newbury to Langley and over 45 members of staff. The service treats patients with additional needs including children, people with learning and physical disabilities and the elderly.

You will be based at a clinic in Berkshire but may also work at other clinics and in the domiciliary setting.

It is therefore essential that you can drive, have a UK driving licence and a car for travel between clinics and hospitals.

There are excellent opportunities for gaining experience in treating patients under sedation and general anaesthetic. The service has hoists and a wheelchair tipper/bariatric bench. Professional development and training is encouraged. Annual leave is 5-6 weeks pro rata depending on experience.

You will take part in the Berkshire Dental Access Centre scheme and provide primary dental care for patients not registered or unable to receive emergency care with a General Dental Practitioner under NHS arrangements.

This service is provided both on weekdays, weekends and bank holidays.