• Job Description

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  Job summary

  Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a talented and enthusiastic Specialty Dentist to work in our Restorative Dentistry service. This post provides a rare opportunity for someone who is passionate about the delivery of complex dental care to NHS High Priority groups including head and neck cancer, development conditions of the teeth and jaws, and trauma.

  Main duties of the job

  The candidate should have a strong interest in Restorative Dentistry, including competence in the subdisciplines of prosthodontics, periodontics and endodontics. They should ideally have at least 3 years postgraduate experience of providing general dentistry, experience of working with NHS high priority groups, and ideally at least one year of secondary care working at Dental Core Trainee level.

  The successful candidate will be required to perform a full range of dental procedures to support the department in the delivery of care to these complex patients. They will be supported to develop their skills in line with the needs of department and their personal development goals.

  About us

  Why Work With Us

  The Restorative Dentistry department forms a clinical directorate together with Oral and Maxillofacial surgery, Orthodontics, ENT and Plastic Surgery (externally provided). The department works closely with the ENT department and Plastic Surgery particularly in the management of head and neck cancer.

  Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust is an Integrated Care Organisation providing acute health care services from Torbay Hospital, community health services and adult social care. The Trust runs Torbay Hospital as well as five community hospitals, stretching from Dawlish to Brixham.

  South Devon is an area of exceptional natural beauty, with outstanding opportunities for both dry-land and water-based activities, and has a very mild climate. Torbay is known as the English Riviera and boasts award-winning beaches and a stunning coastline. Schools in the area are excellent in both state and private sector, with a selective grammar school system

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  Details

  Date posted

  18 June 2025

  Pay scheme

  Hospital medical and dental staff

  Grade

  Specialty Doctor

  Salary

  £59,175 to £95,400 a year per annum pro rata

  Contract

  Permanent

  Working pattern

  Part-time

  Reference number

  388-7202336-M&D

  Job locations

  Torbay Hospital

  Lawes Bridge

  Torquay

  TQ2 7AA

  
  

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  The post holder will have the opportunity to work in a fully integrated and well equipped Restorative Dental Service under Consultant supervision. All aspects of Restorative Dentistry are offered within the Department, and it is expected that the successful candidate will gain experience within all the sub-specialties of Restorative Dentistry. The candidate will be expected to work autonomously where required, but will have the full support of the Restorative Consultant who will help them to take on challenging cases where appropriate. They may be asked to supervise Junior members of the team, or assist the Dental therapist as required.

  The post holder will be expected to manage NHS priority patients, ranging from some medically compromised patients requiring relatively simple restorative care, to others that will require complex restorative care. There will be access to modern equipment (including operating microscopes, rotary endodontic instruments, articulators, sandblasters etc). Dedicated nursing, administrative and secretarial support will be available. The Consultant is available to provide supervision and guidance when required.

  The successful post holder will have the opportunity to gain experience in general Restorative diagnosis and treatment-planning, provision of a range of endodontic, periodontal and prosthodontic treatments. There are Consultant led restorative new patient clinics, which the post holder may be expected to participate in.

  There are also specific new patient clinics for the dental assessment and treatment planning prior to chemotherapy, radiotherapy or surgical therapy for head and neck cancer patients, with opportunity to provide treatment as necessary.

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  The post holder will have the opportunity to work in a fully integrated and well equipped Restorative Dental Service under Consultant supervision. All aspects of Restorative Dentistry are offered within the Department, and it is expected that the successful candidate will gain experience within all the sub-specialties of Restorative Dentistry. The candidate will be expected to work autonomously where required, but will have the full support of the Restorative Consultant who will help them to take on challenging cases where appropriate. They may be asked to supervise Junior members of the team, or assist the Dental therapist as required.

  The post holder will be expected to manage NHS priority patients, ranging from some medically compromised patients requiring relatively simple restorative care, to others that will require complex restorative care. There will be access to modern equipment (including operating microscopes, rotary endodontic instruments, articulators, sandblasters etc). Dedicated nursing, administrative and secretarial support will be available. The Consultant is available to provide supervision and guidance when required.

  The successful post holder will have the opportunity to gain experience in general Restorative diagnosis and treatment-planning, provision of a range of endodontic, periodontal and prosthodontic treatments. There are Consultant led restorative new patient clinics, which the post holder may be expected to participate in.

  There are also specific new patient clinics for the dental assessment and treatment planning prior to chemotherapy, radiotherapy or surgical therapy for head and neck cancer patients, with opportunity to provide treatment as necessary.

  Person Specification

  Qualifications

  Essential

  • Full registration with GDC
  • BDS or equvilient
  • Vocational training or evidence of equivilient experience

  Desirable

  • Relevant post grad qualification

  Knowledge

  Essential

  • 3 years post qualification clinical experience
  • Experience in providing routine restorative dental care
  • Experience in using operating microscope
  • Commitment to CPD
  • Experience of clinical audit

  Desirable

  • Surgical Experience
  • Research experience

  Person Specification

  Qualifications

  Essential

  • Full registration with GDC
  • BDS or equvilient
  • Vocational training or evidence of equivilient experience

  Desirable

  • Relevant post grad qualification

  Knowledge

  Essential

  • 3 years post qualification clinical experience
  • Experience in providing routine restorative dental care
  • Experience in using operating microscope
  • Commitment to CPD
  • Experience of clinical audit

  Desirable

  • Surgical Experience
  • Research experience

  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 (Opens in a new tab).

  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 (Opens in a new tab).

  UK Registration

  Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

  Additional information

  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 (Opens in a new tab).

  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 (Opens in a new tab).

  UK Registration

  Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

  Employer details

  Employer name

  Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust

  Address

  Torbay Hospital

  Lawes Bridge

  Torquay

  TQ2 7AA

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://www.torbayandsouthdevon.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

  Employer details

  Employer name

  Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust

  Address

  Torbay Hospital

  Lawes Bridge

  Torquay

  TQ2 7AA

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://www.torbayandsouthdevon.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

• About the company

  National Health Service (NHS) is the umbrella term for the publicly-funded healthcare systems of the United Kingdom (UK). The founding principles were that services should be comprehensive, universal and free at the point of delivery—a health service based on clinical need, not ability to pay. Each service provides a comprehensive range of health services, free at the point of use for people ordinarily resident in the United Kingdom apart from dental treatment and optical care.

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