Band B Senior Dental officer

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Job summary

A community health service provider in Torquay seeks a part-time Salaried Dentist for their dedicated dental team, focusing on Special Care Dentistry. The ideal candidate will deliver high-quality dental care to individuals with additional needs, manage urgent care for patients, and lead the dental team in a supportive environment. Qualifications include a BDS or equivalent and full GDC registration. This role provides an excellent opportunity for professional growth in a vibrant coastal area.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Carer-friendly policies

Flexible working arrangements

Qualifications

• BDS or equivalent required for the role.
• Experience in community dentistry or secondary care is a plus.
• Full registration with GDC is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide high quality dental care to adults and children with special needs.
• Perform urgent dental care and extractions as needed.
• Keep comprehensive records and provide clinical management support.

Skills

Full GDC registration

Broad clinical experience

Sedation/GA experience

Education

BDS or equivalent

Postgraduate qualifications relevant to the role

Job description

Main area Dentistry Grade NHS Medical & Dental: Salaried Dentist - B Contract Permanent Hours Part time - 26.25 hours per week Job ref 388-7662852-M&D

Employer Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site Community Dental Department Town Torquay Salary £81,716 - £95,579 pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 04/02/2026 23:59

Band B Senior Dental officer

Job overview

We are looking for a confident, competent colleague to work in Torbay & South Devon Community Dental Service and join our dedicated dental team. The main focus of the service is Special Care Dentistry with all the accompanying aspects. All our dentists are expected to provide some urgent care to local people who cannot otherwise access dental care. More details can be found in the Job Description.

You will provide high quality dental care to adults and children with additional needs as well as some urgent care provision to the residents and visitors to the area. You will be responsible for demonstrating and further developing the vision, mission and agreed values that guide the service in its work.

Main duties of the job

• Full range of treatment for adults and children whose special needs have prevented them from accessing dental care through the General Dental Service. This may involve, Local Anaesthetic with or without sedation (both Inhalation and IV sedation) as well as GA.
• Urgent dental care for patients who have been unable to access treatment with a general dental practitioner to resolve acute problems appropriately, this includes extractions and permanent restorations.
• A dministration associated with these duties including keeping comprehensive contemporaneous records Clinical leadership and management support for the dental teams.
• Has sufficient knowledge and experience of the legislative and financial framework to provide advice or support on such matters to other members of the dental team

The successful candidate will also take additional responsibilities for specific organisational or clinical issues within the service in accordance with Terms & Conditions for Salaried Primary Dental Care Services (England) January 2008 and any later amendments.

• Full GDC registration and performer number are essential requirements for this role.

The English Riviera is an ideal base for exploring the beautiful coast and countryside of South Devon and Cornwall with miles of sandy beaches, glorious gardens, and bustling towns to discover. In our main areas of Brixham, Paignton and Torquay, you’ll find lots to see and do. And you’re also within easy striking distance of many of Devon’s other prime attractions such as Dartmoor National Park and Dartmouth and Exeterwhich isthe vibrant capital of Devon just a 30-40-minute trip away from Torquay .

We offer an environment geared to professional and personal development to support your success in the above role. Accredited supervised clinical practice in provision of treatment with Conscious Sedation both Inhalation and Intravenous is available in order to support independent practice in Conscious Sedation

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for further information about this role.

We always welcome informal discussions or visits prior to applications.

Person specification

• BDS or equivalent
• Full registration with GDC
• On NHS England's National Primary Care Performers List
• postgraduate qualifications relevant to the role
• Broad clinical experience including community dentistry &/or secondary care
• experience of sedation/GA

You will be joining the organisation at an exciting time. As the first fully integrated care organisation in England, we are working to improve the way we deliver safe, high-quality health and social care. We have a positive and vibrant working atmosphere, we are proud of our investment in our staff both in terms of developing potential career skills and valuing people.

If you provide support to a family member or friend with health or care needs, we aim to be a Carer-friendly employer. We have a ‘Staff Carers’ policy which includes flexible working where possible and a Carer’s Passport scheme that links you into support and discounts.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

• We reserve the right to close vacancies early if we receive a high volume of applications. Therefore, we encourage you to apply promptly.
• Please read the job description carefully and tailor your application to reflect the requirements of the role.
• Applicants who identify in their application form they are a part of the Armed Forces community will be guaranteed an interview, provided they meet the minimum essential criteria outlined in the job description and person specification for the role. Step into Health guidance can be found on our NHS Employers website.
• Correspondence will be sent via Trac, text, and email. Please ensure you check your email and Trac account regularly.
• Applicants with no previous NHS experience will ordinarily be appointed to the minimum of the band.
• If you have not received an invitation to interview within 28 days of the closing date, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.
• It is your responsibility to ensure the timely receipt of appropriate references.

The Trust is committed to preventing discrimination, valuing diversity and achieving equality of opportunity. No person (staff, patient or public) will receive less favourable treatment on the grounds of the nine protected characteristics as governed by the Equality Act 2010. If you require support you can obtain this from our Equality Business Forum which has representatives from all protected groups.

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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.