Specialty Dentist in Restorative Dentistry


Location
Weston-super-mare, England
Salary
£63,696 - £102,689 pa pro rata
Profession
Dentist
Grade
Senior
Deadline
30 Sep 2026
Contract Type
Fixed term: 12 months (1 Year)
Posted Date
16 Sep 2026
Medical Protection — the side of locally employed doctors from £83

Job requirements

Requirements from the employer’s person specification. These describe the role, not your personal match.

Essential

47 listed

Requirements the employer expects applicants to meet.

  • Other

    Ability to adapt and respond to changing circumstances

  • Other

    Awareness of personal limitations

  • Other

    Meets professional health requirements

  • Other

    Agreement to travel to and work in other Bristol NHS Foundation Trust sites necessitated by the role

  • Experience

    Ability to understand and communicate verbally in the English language

  • Experience

    Previous working experience within a Consultant led specialist team

  • Experience

    Previous working experience within Restorative Dentistry

  • Experience

    Previous postgraduate teaching experience in restorative dentistry

  • Experience

    General practice experience and VT training

  • Experience

    Effective participation in clinical audit and research

  • Experience

    Postgraduate continued professional development at an appropriate level

  • Experience

    Competent to work without direct supervision where appropriate

  • Experience

    IT and presentation skills

  • Management and Leadership

    Evidence of management training and evidence of learning from it

  • Management and Leadership

    Ability to organise efficient and smooth running of a specialist service

  • Management and Leadership

    Ability to cope with and effectively organise the workload of a consultant

  • Management and Leadership

    Ability to practice independently as a consultant

  • Management and Leadership

    Ability to take on responsibility and show evidence of leadership

  • Management and Leadership

    Ability to work under pressure and cope with setbacks

  • Qualifications and Training

    Bachelor of Dental Surgery (or equivalent) with a minimum of four years post qualification experience

  • Qualifications and Training

    Full UK GDC registration

  • Qualifications and Training

    Postgraduate qualification such as an FDS/MFDS (A)

  • Qualifications and Training

    Significant hospital postgraduate experience in an employed capacity in a hospital based specialist unit (SHO/DCT/specialty dentist grade)

  • Clinical Governance and Audit

    Understanding of clinical governance and the individual responsibilities it implies

  • Clinical Governance and Audit

    Knowledge of the principles of clinical audit and evidence of participation

  • Clinical Governance and Audit

    Positive approach to evidence based practice

  • Clinical Governance and Audit

    Evidence of recent and regular engagement with continuing professional development (CPD) scheme

  • Clinical Knowledge and Skills

    Potential to cope with stressful situations and undertake responsibility

  • Clinical Knowledge and Skills

    Punctual

  • Clinical Knowledge and Skills

    Commitment to learning

  • Clinical Knowledge and Skills

    Disability and Equality awareness

  • Clinical Knowledge and Skills

    Meets professional health requirements

  • Clinical Knowledge and Skills

    Ability to work hours of the post

  • Clinical Knowledge and Skills

    Ability to organise own learning and time

  • Clinical Knowledge and Skills

    Flexible approach to work

  • Clinical Knowledge and Skills

    Evidence of leadership skills

  • Clinical Knowledge and Skills

    Evidence of innovation and creativity

  • Research, Training and Teaching

    Knowledge of the principles involved in research

  • Research, Training and Teaching

    Evidence of involvement in research

  • Research, Training and Teaching

    Experience of teaching medical students and AHP’s

  • Research, Training and Teaching

    Experience of supervising trainees.

  • Research, Training and Teaching

    Knowledge of teaching to a multidisciplinary team

  • Interpersonal, Communication and Team Working Skills

    Ability to communicate effectively with patients, relatives, clinical colleagues, support staff and other colleagues.

  • Interpersonal, Communication and Team Working Skills

    Good knowledge of, and ability to use, spoken and written English.

  • Interpersonal, Communication and Team Working Skills

    Ability to present effectively to an audience, using a variety of methods, and to respond to questions and queries

  • Interpersonal, Communication and Team Working Skills

    Ability to develop effective working relationships on an individual and multi-professional basis with all levels of staff both within and across divisions

  • Interpersonal, Communication and Team Working Skills

    Ability to be a flexible team member

Desirable

11 listed

Additional qualities the employer would prefer.

  • Other

    Additional professional responsibilities at local, regional or national levels

  • Other

    Trained as a Consultant Appraiser

  • Experience

    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

  • Management and Leadership

    Evidence of management/leadership experience and/or qualifications and courses

  • Qualifications and Training

    Higher academic qualification e.g. MD, PhD or equivalent

  • Qualifications and Training

    Prizes/Awards/Distinctions

  • Clinical Knowledge and Skills

    Broad range of IT skills

  • Research, Training and Teaching

    Additional academic experience and qualifications e.g. PhD

  • Research, Training and Teaching

    Evidence of publication of peer reviewed academic papers

  • Research, Training and Teaching

    Formal teaching/ education qualification.

  • Research, Training and Teaching

    Educational Supervisor training completed

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.

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.

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.

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This advert is for Specialty Dentist in Restorative Dentistry with University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust in Weston-super-mare, England. It is listed as a Senior Dentist role. The advertised salary is £63,696 - £102,689 pa pro rata. The contract type is Fixed term: 12 months (1 Year). The application deadline is 30 Sep 2026.

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