Senior Dental Officer

NHS; Barnstaple; On-site; GBP 39,847 - 46,607; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

NHS Pension

Job summary

Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Senior Dental Officer for the Community Dental Service Exeter/Barnstaple, based in Barnstaple Health Centre. This 0.47 WTE role provides opportunity to deliver high-quality dental care to patients with complex needs, two days per week with flexibility to 2.5 days every other week.

The role offers support for professional development within a collaborative, multidisciplinary team, with a focus on advancing Skills in primary care

Qualifications

• Must have full GDC registration.
• Must have a dental performer number.
• Must have transport for site visits.
• Experience in primary dental care.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality care for patients with complex needs.
• Work as part of a multidisciplinary team in Barnstaple Health Centre.
• Support career development within the Community Dental Service.

Skills

GDC registration

Dental performer number

Transport

Job description

Go back Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Senior Dental Officer

The closing date is 23 August 2026

Make a Difference. Build Your Future. Love Where You Work.

Dentist Community Dental Service Exeter/BarnstapleRoyal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

0.47 WTE (2 days per week with flexibility to work 2.5 days every other week), based in Barnstaple Health Centre.

What you\'ll do

Job summary

Make a Difference. Build Your Future. Love Where You Work.

Dentist Community Dental Service Exeter/BarnstapleRoyal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

0.47 WTE (2 days per week with flexibility to work 2.5 days every other week), based in Barnstaple Health Centre.

What you\'ll do

Based in Barnstaple, you\'ll enjoy a varied and rewarding caseload, providing high-quality care for patients with a wide range of complex medical, physical, cognitive and social needs. Every day is different, offering opportunities to develop your clinical skills while making a genuine impact on the lives of patients and their families.

Grow your career with us

Whether you\'re looking to broaden your experience or take the next step in your professional development, we\'ll support you. While experience in primary dental care is essential, we also of

Main duties of the job

For more detail about the main duties of this role, please see the job description section below. As a key member of the Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, you will be joining an exceptional team working together to help our patients to stay healthy, when they need it most.

About us

Stretching across Northern, Eastern and Mid Devon, we have a workforce of over 15,000 staff, making us the largest employer in Devon. Our core services, which we provide to more than 615,000 people, cover more than 2,000 square miles across Devon, while some of our specialist services cover the whole of the peninsula, extending our reach as far as Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.

We deliver a wide range of emergency, specialist and general medical services through North Devon District Hospital and the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital (Wonford).

Alongside our two acute hospitals, we provide integrated health and social care services across a variety of settings, including community inpatient hospitals, outpatient clinics, and within peoples own homes. We also offer primary care services, a range of specialist community services, and Sexual Assault Referral Centres (SARC).

Our state-of-the-art equipment, leading technologies and strong links to local universities put us at the forefront of research and innovations, enabling us to provide world-class care to our local communities.

Its never been a more exciting time to join the Royal Devon, as youll help to shape our services as we continue along our integration journey.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For more information on the Job Description and Responsibilities please click the link below.

More detail about the role

Make a Difference. Build Your Future. Love Where You Work.

Dentist Community Dental Service Exeter/Barnstaple Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

0.47 WTE (2 days per week with flexibility to work 2.5 days every other week), based in Barnstaple Health Centre.

Salary & Allowances: Band B - £84,781.00 - £99,163.00 pro rata per annum depending on experience.

Are you looking for a role where you can truly make a difference while developing your career in a supportive, forward-thinking team? Join the Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust\'s Community Dental Service and become part of a friendly, well-established multidisciplinary team dedicated to improving the oral health of people who need us most.

Why join us?

This is more than just a dental roleit's an opportunity to provide life-changing care to children and adults with complex additional needs who are unable to access treatment in general dental practice. You\'ll work alongside an experienced and welcoming team of dentists, dental therapists, postgraduate trainees, dental nurses and administrative professionals who are passionate about delivering outstanding patient care.

What you\'ll do

Based in Barnstaple, you\'ll enjoy a varied and rewarding caseload, providing high-quality care for patients with a wide range of complex medical, physical, cognitive and social needs. Every day is different, offering opportunities to develop your clinical skills while making a genuine impact on the lives of patients and their families.

Grow your career with us

Whether you\'re looking to broaden your experience or take the next step in your professional development, we\'ll support you. While experience in primary dental care is essential, we also offer excellent training and development opportunities, including support to progress towards Tier 2 Practitioner level.

What we\'re looking for

We\'re seeking a compassionate, enthusiastic dentist who:

• Has experience in primary dental care.
• Enjoys working as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Is committed to delivering high-quality, patient-centred care.
• Is keen to develop their skills and embrace new opportunities.
• Has full GDC registration, dental performer number and transport.

Why Royal Devon?

At Royal Devon, you\'ll find a culture that values teamwork, innovation and continuous learning. Alongside a rewarding career, you\'ll enjoy the incredible lifestyle that Devon has to offerfrom beautiful coastlines and national parks to vibrant market towns and thriving cities.

If you\'re ready for a role that\'s professionally rewarding, personally fulfilling and supported every step of the way, we\'d love to hear from you.

Come and help us deliver exceptional dental care to those who need it most.

Working Pattern: 2 days per week

Interview Date: 8th September

For further information please contact: Camilla Boynton, Consultant in Special Care Dentistry/Medical Lead [e-mail] or Elaine Reynolds, Senior Operations Manager [e-mail] for an informal chat

As an inclusive employer, the Royal Devon values diversity and is committed to creating a culture of inclusivity where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. We believe in fostering a sense of belonging and actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities. We recognise the advantages of having a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve.

Preference will be given to staff with Priority and \"At Risk\" status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon.

The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust reserves the right to close vacancy when sufficient applications have been received.

The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust was established in April 2022, bringing together the expertise of both the Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust and Northern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust.

Benefits

We will work together to maintain a culture that develops and supports you and your team.

This might include funding for a care certificate, a degree or leadership qualifications. Or it might include days off to study, engage in CPD or rotational placements to help you hone your skills. Wherever you are heading in the NHS, we\'ll help you get there.

Looking after you is important to us.

We strive to help our staff create a healthy work-life balance through flexible working schemes and our family friendly policies.

If you\'re starting out in the NHS, you\'ll start with 27 days paid annual leave (plus bank holidays), rising to 33 days plus bank holidays.

You\'ll benefit from access to our own comprehensive occupational health services, including counselling, onsite wellbeing activities and groups.

Salary is not the only financial benefit

You'll have access to an extensive range of staff discounts on shopping, fitness and leisure options and you can spread the cost of technology and home appliance purchases from major retailers.

You will also have access to other benefits including:

National discount services such as the Blue Light Card and Health Service Discounts.

Salary sacrifice options including our OFSTED rated outstanding nursery onsite at Exeter

Car lease schemes.

The NHS Pension scheme (one of the most generous and comprehensive in the UK).

Cycle to work scheme

These are just a few of the benefits available if the role is something you are interested in, we\'d love to hear from you.

Person Specification

General Requirements

Essential

• See job description text above, and (where applicable) you can download a copy of the full job description

Desirable

• See job description text above, and (where applicable) you can download a copy of the full job description

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.

Employer details

Employer name

Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Barnstaple

Devon

EX31 4JB

United Kingdom

Employer\'s website

https://royaldevon.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust