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Salary for this role£54,502 – £81,753 a year

Health and Care route minimum£25,000 a year

Pay basisNational pay scales (NHS bands)

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Role description

Job summary

An opportunity for an enthusiastic and motivated Dentist to join our Primary Care Dental Service has arisen as a Band A Dental Officer. This is an opportunity to be working in a well equipped, modern surgery in an attractive location, well supported by Specialists, highly experienced dental nurses, Operations manager and Clinical Director. Are you ready to make a real difference in the lives of patients with additional needs? Join our passionate team at the BFT Primary Care Dental Service and be part of something truly special. This is an exciting 10 Months Fixed Term, Band A Dental Officer job, Part-time (0.8 WTE) 4 Day, 32 Hours Maternity Leave cover. This role primarily involves delivering a combination of special care and paediatric dentistry for referred patients, many of whom have Additional Needs. As a valued member of our clinical team, you'll provide high quality dental care to special care adults and children with various Additional Needs and/or disabilities. Our service is also dedicated to assisting medically compromised patients who require treatment in a specialised setting, as well as supporting anxious children. Additionally, you'll have the opportunity to bring your expertise directly to patients in their homes, nursing, and care settings.

Main duties of the job

You'll offer a full range of NHS oral health services, ensuring every patient receives the best care possible. Whether it's performing high-quality treatments under local anaesthesia, managing behaviour, or, administering sedation your role will be crucial. Your expertise in pain and anxiety management will be pivotal, especially for patients with Additional Needs. Ideally you will have advanced knowledge and expertise demonstrated by a postgraduate dental qualification and/or relevant experience in Special Care or Paediatric Dentistry, and will contribute to the planning and development of services and colleagues, whilst monitoring performance activity. Based in one or more of our welcoming BFT PCDS clinics, we have sites in Bristol, Bath and Weston-Super-Mare you'll enjoy a supportive and specialised environment. If you're committed to providing exceptional and compassionate dental care, we want to hear from you to explore what your career could look like with us. This is your chance to make a meaningful impact, grow professionally, and be part of a team that values your dedication and compassion.

About us

Bristol NHS Foundation Trust brings together more than 28,000 staff to deliver over 160 clinical services across thirteen hospital locations,operatingfrom three main sites at Southmead, Bristol citycentreand Weston.

With an annual turnover of £2.3 billion, we are now one of the largest NHS trusts in the United Kingdom. Our hospitals are spread across Bristol and Weston, join us and you can enjoy the very best of both worlds; city living within a stone's throw of the countryside or beside the seaside, both with easy access to all that theSouth Westhas to offer.

Bristol NHS Foundation Trust values all people as individuals. As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit andretaina workforce whichrepresentsthe rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your applicationin order toensurewe'remeeting our pledge.

Date posted

14 September 2026

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Doctor - other

Salary

£54,502 to £81,753 a year pa pro rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

10 months

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

387-S6368-AFR

Job locations

Bristol Dental Hospital

Lower Maudlin St

Bristol

BS1 2LY

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

For a more in-depth job description please download our Job Description guide, alternatively please contact us for an informal chat.

Person Specification

Clinical Governance and Audit

Essential

Evidence of commitment to continuing postgraduate professional development.
Participation in audit programmes practice through clinical audit programme.

Personal Abilities and Aptitudes

Essential

Excellent communication skills

Desirable

Ability to lead by example and motivate a team.
Evidence of leadership skills, including the ability to manage support and ancillary staff
Experience of teaching junior staff, undergraduate dentists' or ancillary staff.

Qualifications and Training

Essential

BDS or equivalent degree (prizes, awards, distinctions)
Full registration with the GDC
Active English NHS Performer Number
A current Full UK driving license and car user
Evidence of entitlement to live and work in the UK
Evidence of an up to date completed CPD log

Desirable

Previous experience in general practice/hospital/CDS or PDS.
Experience of working within the Salaried Dental Service with active involvement in service development.
Previous involvement in epidemiological surveys
A relevant post graduate qualification (would be desirable)
Evidence of a verified sedation (IHS/IV) performers log

Experience

Essential

Understanding the principles of evidence-based dentistry and evidence of application within clinical practice.

Desirable

Evidence of excellent professional practice in special needs dentistry to include equivalent experience of treating patients with management problems and high treatment needs.

Clinical Knowledge and Skills

Essential

Organisational skills including evidence of ability to prioritise workload.
Excellent communication skills

Desirable

Ability to lead by example and motivate a team.
Evidence of leadership skills, including the ability to manage support and ancillary staff
Experience of teaching junior staff, undergraduate dentists' or ancillary staff.
Evidence of changed practice

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants.