Band B Senior Dental officer

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

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.

• 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 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

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.

• 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…