# Specialty Dentist in Restorative Dentistry > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/specialty-dentist-in-restorative-dentistry/1acb299c-60db-43ce-9d28-f38666db0d92 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/specialty-dentist-in-restorative-dentistry/1acb299c-60db-43ce-9d28-f38666db0d92.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust - **Location:** Weston General Hospital - **Workplace type:** onsite - **Profession:** Dentist - **Grade:** Senior - **Salary:** £63,696 - £102,689 pa pro rata - **Contract type:** Fixed term: 12 months (1 Year) - **Employment type:** Full time - 40 hours per week - **Closing date:** 2026-09-30T22:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-09-16T15:40:34.739Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Bristol/Bristol/Bristol_NHS_Foundation_Trust/Dental/Dental-v8301535 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8301535?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.uhbw.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### 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. ## Person Specification ### Other **Essential** - Ability to adapt and respond to changing circumstances - Awareness of personal limitations - Meets professional health requirements - Agreement to travel to and work in other Bristol NHS Foundation Trust sites necessitated by the role **Desirable** - Additional professional responsibilities at local, regional or national levels - Trained as a Consultant Appraiser ### Experience **Essential** - Ability to understand and communicate verbally in the English language - Previous working experience within a Consultant led specialist team - Previous working experience within Restorative Dentistry - Previous postgraduate teaching experience in restorative dentistry - General practice experience and VT training - Effective participation in clinical audit and research - Postgraduate continued professional development at an appropriate level - Competent to work without direct supervision where appropriate - IT and presentation skills **Desirable** - 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 **Essential** - Evidence of management training and evidence of learning from it - Ability to organise efficient and smooth running of a specialist service - Ability to cope with and effectively organise the workload of a consultant - Ability to practice independently as a consultant - Ability to take on responsibility and show evidence of leadership - Ability to work under pressure and cope with setbacks **Desirable** - Evidence of management/leadership experience and/or qualifications and courses ### Qualifications and Training **Essential** - Bachelor of Dental Surgery (or equivalent) with a minimum of four years post qualification experience - Full UK GDC registration - Postgraduate qualification such as an FDS/MFDS (A) - Significant hospital postgraduate experience in an employed capacity in a hospital based specialist unit (SHO/DCT/specialty dentist grade) **Desirable** - Higher academic qualification e.g. MD, PhD or equivalent - Prizes/Awards/Distinctions ### Clinical Governance and Audit **Essential** - Understanding of clinical governance and the individual responsibilities it implies - Knowledge of the principles of clinical audit and evidence of participation - Positive approach to evidence based practice - Evidence of recent and regular engagement with continuing professional development (CPD) scheme ### Clinical Knowledge and Skills **Essential** - Potential to cope with stressful situations and undertake responsibility - Punctual - Commitment to learning - Disability and Equality awareness - Meets professional health requirements - Ability to work hours of the post - Ability to organise own learning and time - Flexible approach to work - Evidence of leadership skills - Evidence of innovation and creativity **Desirable** - Broad range of IT skills ### Research, Training and Teaching **Essential** - Knowledge of the principles involved in research - Evidence of involvement in research - Experience of teaching medical students and AHP’s - Experience of supervising trainees. - Knowledge of teaching to a multidisciplinary team **Desirable** - Additional academic experience and qualifications e.g. PhD - Evidence of publication of peer reviewed academic papers - Formal teaching/ education qualification. - Educational Supervisor training completed ### Interpersonal, Communication and Team Working Skills **Essential** - Ability to communicate effectively with patients, relatives, clinical colleagues, support staff and other colleagues. - Good knowledge of, and ability to use, spoken and written English. - Ability to present effectively to an audience, using a variety of methods, and to respond to questions and queries - Ability to develop effective working relationships on an individual and multi-professional basis with all levels of staff both within and across divisions - 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