Speciality Doctor (Clinical Assistant) in Restorative Dentistry

NHS; Torquay; On-site; GBP 59,000 - 96,000; Full time

Job summary

Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust is looking for a Specialty Doctor in Restorative Dentistry, offering a unique opportunity to provide complex dental care to NHS High Priority groups. Candidates should have clinical experience in Restorative Dentistry and be ready to work under Consultant supervision, managing diverse patient needs in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years post-qualification clinical experience.
• Experience in using an operating microscope.
• Commitment to CPD.

Responsibilities

• Perform a full range of dental procedures for complex patients.
• Manage NHS priority patients with varying levels of dental complexity.
• Participation in Consultant-led restorative new patient clinics.

Skills

Restorative Dentistry

Competence in prosthodontics

Clinical audit experience

Using operating microscope

Research experience

Education

BDS or equivalent

Full registration with GDC

Job description

Go back Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust

Speciality Doctor (Clinical Assistant) in Restorative Dentistry

The closing date is 15 July 2025

Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a talented and enthusiastic Specialty Dentist to work in our Restorative Dentistry service. This post provides a rare opportunity for someone who is passionate about the delivery of complex dental care to NHS High Priority groups including head and neck cancer, development conditions of the teeth and jaws, and trauma.

Main duties of the job

The candidate should have a strong interest in Restorative Dentistry, including competence in the subdisciplines of prosthodontics, periodontics and endodontics. They should ideally have at least 3 years postgraduate experience of providing general dentistry, experience of working with NHS high priority groups, and ideally at least one year of secondary care working at Dental Core Trainee level.

The successful candidate will be required to perform a full range of dental procedures to support the department in the delivery of care to these complex patients. They will be supported to develop their skills in line with the needs of department and their personal development goals.

About us

Why Work With Us

The Restorative Dentistry department forms a clinical directorate together with Oral and Maxillofacial surgery, Orthodontics, ENT and Plastic Surgery (externally provided). The department works closely with the ENT department and Plastic Surgery particularly in the management of head and neck cancer.

Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust is an Integrated Care Organisation providing acute health care services from Torbay Hospital, community health services and adult social care. The Trust runs Torbay Hospital as well as five community hospitals, stretching from Dawlish to Brixham.

South Devon is an area of exceptional natural beauty, with outstanding opportunities for both dry-land and water-based activities, and has a very mild climate. Torbay is known as the English Riviera and boasts award-winning beaches and a stunning coastline. Schools in the area are excellent in both state and private sector, with a selective grammar school system

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Job responsibilities

The post holder will have the opportunity to work in a fully integrated and well equipped Restorative Dental Service under Consultant supervision. All aspects of Restorative Dentistry are offered within the Department, and it is expected that the successful candidate will gain experience within all the sub-specialties of Restorative Dentistry. The candidate will be expected to work autonomously where required, but will have the full support of the Restorative Consultant who will help them to take on challenging cases where appropriate. They may be asked to supervise Junior members of the team, or assist the Dental therapist as required.

The post holder will be expected to manage NHS priority patients, ranging from some medically compromised patients requiring relatively simple restorative care, to others that will require complex restorative care. There will be access to modern equipment (including operating microscopes, rotary endodontic instruments, articulators, sandblasters etc). Dedicated nursing, administrative and secretarial support will be available. The Consultant is available to provide supervision and guidance when required.

The successful post holder will have the opportunity to gain experience in general Restorative diagnosis and treatment-planning, provision of a range of endodontic, periodontal and prosthodontic treatments. There are Consultant led restorative new patient clinics, which the post holder may be expected to participate in.

There are also specific new patient clinics for the dental assessment and treatment planning prior to chemotherapy, radiotherapy or surgical therapy for head and neck cancer patients, with opportunity to provide treatment as necessary.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Full registration with GDC
• BDS or equvilient
• Vocational training or evidence of equivilient experience

Knowledge

• 3 years post qualification clinical experience
• Experience in using operating microscope
• Commitment to CPD
• Experience of clinical audit
• Surgical Experience
• Research experience

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.

Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust

£59,175 to £95,400 a yearper annum pro rata