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Dental OfficerNHS

Bedford, MK40 2NT Fixed-Term £54,502 to £81,753
Posted 29 September 2026 Closing date 13 October 2026
Bedford St Johns Rail Station (0.9 miles, direct) Luton Airport DART Station (18.5 miles, direct) Bus Interchange (6.0 miles, direct)

Job summary

Dental Officer Part Time 12 Months Fixed Term

Hours: 15Hours, Part Time

Base: Dental Care Centre, 3 Kimbolton Road, Bedford, MK40 2NT Salary: £54,502 - £81,753 per annum pro rata (actual £21,800.80 - £32,701.20)

Do you want to make a difference? If so why not consider a career with an award winning dentally led social enterprise?

Community Dental Services CIC are looking for a clinician who identifies with our values as a Social Enterprise and is passionate about providing care for those most at need.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will deliver dental treatment and preventative care and advice to patients and clients of Community Dental Services CIC.

Applications are invited from enthusiastic dentists for this post based at the Dental Care Centre in Bedford and to support clinics across Bedfordshire as required, including domiciliary care and epidemiological surveys.

Professional support is available from Consultants in Restorative Dentistry and Oral and Maxillo-Facial Surgery.

Training opportunities will be provided to develop skills and competencies with special care and paediatric patients. There will be opportunities to participate with care under sedation and general anaesthesia.

Candidates must be able to travel to clinic locations as required.The ideal candidate will be a skilled clinician with excellent organisational skills, patience, and a flexible, positive approach.

Job description

For further information on the main responsibilities of the role, please see the attached job description and person specification.

About us

What do we offer?

  • Starting salary gross £54,502 per annum pro rata
  • 27- 32 days holiday plus bank holidays pro rata
  • Access to NHS Practitioner Pension Scheme
  • 24/7 access to Employee Assistance Programme
  • Time allowance for hospital appointments
  • Paid indemnity
  • Uniforms provided
  • Free tea and coffee provided
  • Shareholder opportunity to annual bonus
  • Company paid sickness benefits
  • Opportunity to play a key part in local social care initiatives
  • Personal development opportunities working in full scope of practice with direct access
  • Dentally led, patient focused working environment that is not constrained by UDA targets
  • Funded internal and external mandatory training to enable you to maintain your CPD
  • Support with training for your wider professional development
  • Become a shareholder and have a say in how our organisation is run at all levels as an employee director, or regional representaive

You must be GDC registered and have an active NHS performer number.

If you would like more information about the role, please contact Paula Dynes, Operations Lead 07768 035854, [email protected]

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