
Job requirements
Requirements from the employer’s person specification. These describe the role, not your personal match.
Essential
47 listedRequirements 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 listedAdditional 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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