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Main area
Dental
Grade
NHS Medical & Dental: Specialty Doctor
Contract
Fixed term: 12 months (1 Year)
Hours
Full time - 40 hours per week
Job ref
387-S1535-AFR
Employer
Bristol NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Bristol Dental Hospital
Town
Bristol
Salary
£63,696 - £102,689 pa pro rata
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
30/09/2026 23:59

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Specialty Dentist in Restorative Dentistry

NHS Medical & Dental: Specialty Doctor

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

There are 10 clinical sessions (40 hours a week) available within the Department of Restorative Dentistry at Bristol Dental Hospital. 

This position consists of 1 full-time role on a fixed term basis covering maternity leave for 12 months. The post-holders will be expected to provide clinical leadership, offer expert dental advice, and deliver treatment within the scope of Restorative Dentistry.

Main duties of the job

The Restorative Dentistry Department is part of the Centre for Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Dentistry and Orthodontics (OMDO) at Bristol NHS Foundation Trust. The post-holder will be expected to provide expert dental advice and high-quality treatment within the scope of Restorative Dentistry.

The role includes participation in clinical sessions within the Restorative Dentistry Department at Bristol Dental Hospital, with responsibility for delivering patient care and, where appropriate, supervising clinical activity. The post-holder will contribute to the provision of a high-standard restorative service and support the development of junior staff.

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 the Job Description document attached or feel free to contact us.

Person specification

Qualifications and Training

Essential criteria
  • Bachelor of Dental Surgery (or equivalent) with a minimum of four years post qualification experience
  • Full UK GDC registration
  • Postgraduate qualification such as an FDS/MFDS (A)
  • Significant hospital postgraduate experience in an employed capacity in a hospital based specialist unit (SHO/DCT/specialty dentist grade)
Desirable criteria
  • Higher academic qualification e.g. MD, PhD or equivalent
  • Prizes/Awards/Distinctions

Experience

Essential criteria
  • Ability to understand and communicate verbally in the English language
  • Previous working experience within a Consultant led specialist team
  • Previous working experience within Restorative Dentistry
  • Previous postgraduate teaching experience in restorative dentistry
  • General practice experience and VT training
  • Effective participation in clinical audit and research
  • Postgraduate continued professional development at an appropriate level
  • Competent to work without direct supervision where appropriate
  • IT and presentation skills
Desirable criteria
  • Evidence of a special interest and expertise that complements those of other consultants in the department and is consistent with the Trust’s service strategy

Clinical Knowledge and Skills

Essential criteria
  • Potential to cope with stressful situations and undertake responsibility
  • Punctual
  • Commitment to learning
  • Disability and Equality awareness
  • Meets professional health requirements
  • Ability to work hours of the post
  • Ability to organise own learning and time
  • Flexible approach to work
  • Evidence of leadership skills
  • Evidence of innovation and creativity
Desirable criteria
  • Broad range of IT skills

Clinical Governance and Audit

Essential criteria
  • Understanding of clinical governance and the individual responsibilities it implies
  • Knowledge of the principles of clinical audit and evidence of participation
  • Positive approach to evidence based practice
  • Evidence of recent and regular engagement with continuing professional development (CPD) scheme

Research, Training and Teaching

Essential criteria
  • Knowledge of the principles involved in research
  • Evidence of involvement in research
  • Experience of teaching medical students and AHP’s
  • Experience of supervising trainees.
  • Knowledge of teaching to a multidisciplinary team
Desirable criteria
  • Additional academic experience and qualifications e.g. PhD
  • Evidence of publication of peer reviewed academic papers
  • Formal teaching/ education qualification.
  • Educational Supervisor training completed

Management and Leadership

Essential criteria
  • Evidence of management training and evidence of learning from it
  • Ability to organise efficient and smooth running of a specialist service
  • Ability to cope with and effectively organise the workload of a consultant
  • Ability to practice independently as a consultant
  • Ability to take on responsibility and show evidence of leadership
  • Ability to work under pressure and cope with setbacks
Desirable criteria
  • Evidence of management/leadership experience and/or qualifications and courses

Interpersonal, Communication and Team Working Skills

Essential criteria
  • Ability to communicate effectively with patients, relatives, clinical colleagues, support staff and other colleagues.
  • Good knowledge of, and ability to use, spoken and written English.
  • Ability to present effectively to an audience, using a variety of methods, and to respond to questions and queries
  • Ability to develop effective working relationships on an individual and multi-professional basis with all levels of staff both within and across divisions
  • Ability to be a flexible team member

Other

Essential criteria
  • Ability to adapt and respond to changing circumstances
  • Awareness of personal limitations
  • Meets professional health requirements
  • Agreement to travel to and work in other Bristol NHS Foundation Trust sites necessitated by the role
Desirable criteria
  • Additional professional responsibilities at local, regional or national levels
  • Trained as a Consultant Appraiser

Employer certification / accreditation badges

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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

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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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Ceit Scott-Terry
Job title
Deputy Divisional Director
Email address
[email protected]
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