Job summary
- Main area
- Dental
- Grade
- NHS Medical & Dental: Salaried Dentist - A
- Contract
- Fixed term: 10 months (Maternity Cover)
- Hours
- Part time - 32 hours per week (0.8 FTE)
- Job ref
- 387-S6368-AFR
- Employer
- Bristol NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Bristol Dental Hospital
- Town
- Bristol
- Salary
- £54,502 - £81,753 pa pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 27/09/2026 23:59
Employer heading
Band A Dental Officer
NHS Medical & Dental: Salaried Dentist - A
North Bristol NHS Trust (NBT) and University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) have merged as of 1st July 2026 to become Bristol NHS Foundation Trust. This will create an exciting future that brings together the best of both organisations. As a single, strong and sustainable organisation, we will not only be able to deliver better outcomes for our patients and fairer care for our population, but it will also provide greater opportunities for our people.
Bristol NHS Foundation Trust recognise the value of a healthy work-life balance. When applying, speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate flexible working, so your work life fits around your home life.
We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates as they are under-represented within the Trust.
Our job adverts may close as soon as sufficient applications have been received. Considering this, if you are interested in this role, please do apply as soon as you can.
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Job overview
An opportunity for an enthusiastic and motivated Dentist to join our Primary Care Dental Service has arisen as a Band A Dental Officer.
Main duties of the job
Working for our organisation
Bristol NHS Foundation Trust brings together more than 28,000 staff to deliver over 160 clinical services across thirteen hospital locations, operating from three main sites at Southmead, Bristol city centre and 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 the South West has 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 and retain a workforce which represents the 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 application in order to ensure we’re meeting our pledge.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For a more in-depth job description please download our Job Description guide, alternatively please contact us for an informal chat.
Person specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential criteria
- 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 criteria
- 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 criteria
- Understanding the principles of evidence-based dentistry and evidence of application within clinical practice.
Desirable criteria
- 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 criteria
- Organisational skills including evidence of ability to prioritise workload.
- Excellent communication skills
Desirable criteria
- 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
Clinical Governance and Audit
Essential criteria
- Evidence of commitment to continuing postgraduate professional development.
- Participation in audit programmes practice through clinical audit programme.
Personal Abilities and Aptitudes
Essential criteria
- Excellent communication skills
Desirable criteria
- 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.
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
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.
Application numbers
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Khurram Rashid
- Job title
- PCDS Clinical Director
- Email address
- [email protected]
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