# Consultant in Restorative Dentistry > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/consultant-in-restorative-dentistry/86f43ca1-e793-4d0e-aa6e-a7b77832c952 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/consultant-in-restorative-dentistry/86f43ca1-e793-4d0e-aa6e-a7b77832c952.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust - **Location:** Poole Hospital - **Workplace type:** onsite - **Profession:** Dentist - **Grade:** Consultant - **Salary:** £113,565 - £150,569 or pro rata for less than full time - **Contract type:** Permanent: The post is offered at up to 10 Programmed Activities (PAs); applications are welcome from candidates seeking a reduced number of PAs, with a minimum commitment of 4 PAs (0.4 WTE). - **Employment type:** Full time, Part time, Flexible working, 10 sessions per week (4 - 10 PAs per week) - **Closing date:** 2026-08-31T22:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-08-24T09:30:41.978Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Dorset/Poole/University_Hospitals_Dorset_NHS_Foundation_Trust/Restorative_Dentistry/Restorative_Dentistry-v8249382 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8249382?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.uhd.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview £20,000 Golden Hello | Relocation Support up to £13,000 Help Shape the Future of Restorative Dentistry in Dorset University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an ambitious and forward-thinking Consultant in Restorative Dentistry to join our commissioned Head and Neck Specialist Service. This is a rare opportunity to play a leading role in shaping the future of restorative dentistry services across Dorset. Working within a highly regarded multidisciplinary Head and Neck service, you will have the opportunity to influence service development, contribute to strategic planning and help define the future direction of restorative dentistry within a major acute NHS Trust. ### Main duties of the job Shape the Future of the Service We are looking for a consultant who is excited by the opportunity to help shape the future of restorative dentistry within Dorset. This role offers genuine scope to influence service development, strengthen clinical pathways and contribute to the ongoing evolution of a specialist Head and Neck service serving patients across the region. Whether your interests lie in head and neck rehabilitation, hypodontia, complex restorative treatment, education, research or service transformation, UHD offers an environment where you can make a lasting impact. Flexible Opportunities We are ideally seeking a full-time appointment of 10 PAs; however, applications from candidates seeking part-time working are welcomed. The minimum commitment is 4 PAs per week, with flexibility up to full time. Tuesday availability is required to support participation in the weekly Head and Neck MDT meeting. Transforming Services UHD are investing, developing and transforming Trust services in line with the New Hospital Programme. As part of this, some services may move site this year or next, either temporarily or permanently. Recruiting Managers will be happy to answer any service-specific questions at interview. If a role or service relocates as part of a planned move, excess mileage will not be reimbursed. Travel from home to the new work base will be classed as a normal commute. Any other changes will be managed under Trust or national terms and conditions. ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities Further information about the service and this role can be found in the Restorative Dentistry Recruitment Brochure (if you are viewing via NHS Jobs, you can find the brochure under the ‘Supporting Links’ section). Please review the detailed Job Description and Person Specification for further details of this opportunity, What We Offer - £20,000 Golden Hello subject to the Trust's recruitment incentive arrangements - Relocation support of up to £13,000 for eligible candidates in accordance with Trust policy - Flexible working opportunities from 4–10 Programmed Activities (PAs) - No routine on-call commitment or weekend working requirement - Funded study leave and continuing professional development - Teaching, educational supervision and leadership opportunities - Research opportunities through a University Hospital environment - The opportunity to influence and develop an important specialist service for patients across Dorset Opportunities in Restorative Dentistry are highly specialised, and we recognise that prospective candidates may wish to explore the role, the service and the opportunity before making a formal application. We warmly welcome confidential and informal conversations with prospective applicants. Whether you would like to discuss the future direction of the service, flexible working arrangements, research and teaching opportunities, relocation support or life in Dorset, we would be delighted to hear from you. For an informal and confidential discussion, please contact: Charlotte Freeman-Laurence General Manager, Head & Neck Directorate Telephone: 0300 019 6051 Email: c.freeman-laurence@nhs.net ### 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. ## Person Specification ### Experience **Essential** - Significant experience in leading and managing restorative dentistry service within an NHS setting ### Qualifications **Essential** - Specialist Register for restorative dentistry ### Essential Qualifications **Essential** - GDC Registration ## Documents - [dbs - faqs (pdf, 102.0kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2417) - [job description (pdf, 848.3kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10561462) - [person specification (pdf, 264.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10561463) ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.