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Job summary

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
depends on level of experience
Closing
04/02/2026 23:59

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Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust logo

Band B Senior Dental officer

NHS Medical & Dental: Salaried Dentist - B

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.
  • Administration 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. 

Working for our organisation

Why Work With Us

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  Exeter which is  the 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

essential criteria

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

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Apprenticeships logoNo smoking policyPositive about disabled peopleAge positiveImproving working livesMindful employer.  Being positive about mental health.The Employers Network for Equality & Inclusion (enei) is the UK's leading employer network covering all aspects of equality and inclusion issues in the workplace.Disability confident committedArmed Forces Covenant - Silver 2025

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.

Documents to download

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Firoozeh Curran
Job title
Dental Clinical Director
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
07760106002
Additional information

Melanie Ford - Service Manager 

[email protected] 

01803 217757

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