Restorative Dentistry Consultant

NHS; Taunton; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Somerset seeks a Consultant in Restorative Dentistry to lead specialist dental services. The role involves delivering outpatient and inpatient services, mentoring junior staff, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams in a progressive environment. Ideal candidates should have a valid GDC registration and a Clinical Fellowship in Restorative Dentistry. The position offers flexible working arrangements and a supportive workplace.

Benefits

Flexible working options

NHS pension scheme

Generous annual leave allowance

Career development focus

Blue Light Card discounts

Qualifications

• Registered dental practitioner with GDC registration or within 6 months.
• Postgraduate experience and successful completion of relevant training.
• Evidence of participation in clinical audit.

Responsibilities

• Deliver consultant-led outpatient and inpatient services.
• Develop clinical pathways and mentor junior staff.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams.

Skills

Clinical risk management

Mentoring skills

Analytical thinking

Education

Registered dental practitioner

Clinical Fellowship in Restorative Dentistry

CCST in Restorative Dentistry

Job description

Job summary

We are delighted to invite applications for a Consultant in Restorative Dentistry to join our dynamic and forward-thinking team at Somerset Foundation Trust. This newly established post reflects our commitment to expanding specialist dental services across Somerset, ensuring high-quality, patient-centred care in restorative dentistry.

The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in delivering consultant-led outpatient and inpatient services, with a focus on complex restorative care including prosthodontics, periodontics, and endodontics. You will work closely with colleagues across specialties--particularly Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery and Orthodontics--to provide integrated multidisciplinary treatment planning and care.

This is an exciting opportunity to shape the future of restorative dental services in the region. You'll be instrumental in developing clinical pathways, mentoring junior staff, and contributing to service innovation. The role also offers scope for academic collaboration, teaching, and research, supported by strong links with regional dental schools.

We are looking for a compassionate, skilled clinician with a passion for excellence and a collaborative spirit. If you're ready to make a lasting impact in a supportive and progressive environment, we'd love to hear from you.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will provide a Restorative Dentistry service, with scope to develop their own area of interest. Main duties are conducted at Musgrove Park Hospital with some clinics held at locations in Exeter.

The consultant will be expected to work within a multi-disciplinary team including a flexible job plan which can be altered by agreement to meet the needs of the service.

The consultant will need to demonstrate:

• Understanding of clinical risk management
• Competent to work without direct supervision where appropriate.
• Clear, logical thinking showing an analytical / scientific approach.
• Ability to mentor staff both medical and nursing.
• Experience of clinical risk management.

The consultant will also assume responsibility for the organisation, management and diagnosis of treatment of patients in the hospital, in conjunction with colleagues across the hospital

There is no emergency cover or on-call associated with this role

About us

At Somerset NHS Foundation Trust, we're committed to supporting our employees with a range of benefits designed to enhance your professional and personal life. We offer:

• Flexible working options to help you balance work and life
• NHS pension scheme for long-term financial security
• Generous annual leave allowance to recharge and relax
• A strong focus on career development to help you grow and achieve your potential

Additionally, you'll gain access to our Blue Light Card, unlocking exclusive discounts on shopping, dining, and leisure activities, as well as NHS-specific perks to support you both inside and outside of work.

We are proud to foster a diverse, skilled, and inclusive workforce, and we encourage applications from all backgrounds.

Why Somerset? Somerset offers the perfect blend of idyllic countryside, outstanding areas of natural beauty, and breathtaking coastlines, with vibrant cities like Bristol, Bath, and Exeter just a short drive away - and only two hours to London.

The region is home to excellent educational facilities, and with affordable housing compared to other parts of the country, it's a great place to build both your career and your future.

Somerset truly has it all - the peaceful countryside and cosmopolitan city life, with something for everyone to enjoy.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential:

• Registered dental practitioner, with full registration with the GDC, or within 6 months of being included on the register at the time of interview
• Clinical Fellowship in Restorative Dentistry or equivalent
• Holds CCST in Restorative Dentistry or equivalent or will obtain within 6 months of interview

Desirable:

• Distinctions, scholarships prizes, other degrees e.g. BSc MSc, MS, PhD

Experience

Essential:

• Postgraduate experience
• Successful completion of an SAC approved 5-year minimum training programme in Restorative Dentistry, or within 6 months of completion or equivalent
• Evidence of participation in clinical audit and understanding of role of audit in improving medical/dental practice
• Understanding of clinical risk management and clinical governance
• An understanding of general principles, scientific method and interpretation of literature
• Ability to critically appraise the literature

Desirable:

• Presentation and/or publication of audit projects
• Evidence of personal research and presentations
• Publications in peer reviewed journals

Additional Criteria

Essential:

• Commitment to teaching of Dentists, junior staff and allied health professionals
• Evidence of active participate in teaching

Desirable:

• Organisation of (undergraduate and/or postgraduate) teaching programmes
• Evidence of participation in Education skills training
• Training and/or qualifications in teaching

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration.