Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust
Specialist in Paediatric Dentistry
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Specialist in Paediatric Dentistry
Do you want to make a difference?
If you are well-organised, able to prioritise, and work on your own initiative without direct supervision but also enjoy working as part of a team to provide excellent patient care, then we look forward to hearing from you.
About the Role
The Special Care Dental Service is part of a countywide NHS Dental treatment service, providing care for patients on referral from General Dental Practitioners (GDPs), GPs, and other health and social care professionals. We operate clinics across the county, covering Monday to Friday (08:30am to 4:30pm), along with a domiciliary service.
Location & Travel Requirements
The role is primarily based in:
- Worthing (2 days per week)
- Chichester (1 day per week)
- Brighton (alternate weeks, supporting GA sessions)
Occasional cover may be required at other clinics depending on service needs. The successful applicant can expect to work across multiple clinic locations, so flexibility is essential.
Key Responsibilities
Clinical Duties
- Provide dental treatment under local anaesthesia, with or without sedation.
- Deliver day-case general anaesthesia sessions.
- Conduct dento-alveolar surgery and restorative treatments for patients with:
- Physical impairments
- Sensory disabilities
- Intellectual, mental, or medical conditions
- Emotional or social difficulties
- Medically compromised patients
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Teaching & Supervision
- Supervise and develop teaching for the dental team.
- Train and support Band A and Band B dentists, as well as dental therapists.
Leadership & Collaboration
- Liaise with clinical and non-clinical teams under the guidance of:
- Clinical Head of Service (Consultant in Special Care)
- Operational Head of Service
- Work closely with medical professionals and managers to ensure high-quality care.
About Our Organisation
We are the main NHS provider of community services across East and West Sussex, serving 1.3 million people with 6,000 staff.
Our vision: ‘Excellent care at the heart of the community’.
Why Join Us?
Workplace Benefits
✅ Positive NHS 2024 Staff Survey results – highlighting compassionate leadership & wellbeing. ✅ Varied environments – work in community hospitals, patients’ homes, or bases across Sussex. ✅ Flexible working – part-time, flexi-time, annualised hours, and flexi-retirement options. ✅ Training & Development – opportunities for growth and research. ✅ Living Wage Employer – ensuring fair pay. ✅ Affordable workplace nurseries in Crawley, Hove & Brighton. ✅ Supportive Networks – EMBRACE, Disability & Wellbeing, LGBTQIA+, Religion & Belief. ✅ Diversity & Inclusion – Level 3 Disability Confident Leader and Veteran Aware Trust.
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Our core values drive everything we do:
- Compassionate Care
- Working Together
- Achieving Ambitions
- Delivering Excellence
Inclusivity & Recruitment
We encourage applications from all backgrounds, particularly focusing on:
- Ethnic diversity
- Disabled individuals
- LGBTQIA+ communities
Reasonable adjustments will be made during recruitment.
Note: This post may close early if sufficient applications are received.
Contact for Further Details
Name: Parul Patel Job Title: Clinical Head of Service Email: sc-tr.scdhq@nhs.net Phone: 01444 449237
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