About this role
Job summary
The Department of Restorative Dentistry in Musgrove Park Hospital is looking for specialty Dentist to join the current team which consist of three part-time Consultants, a Specialist Dentist and a Dental Hygienist.
This post is to augment the department and help provide Restorative Dentistry services across Somerset and the surrounding counties. We will expect the successful candidate to provide the Restorative Dentistry service which includes treating patients with Head and Neck Cancer, Hypodontia and Cleft Lip and Palate. The agreed post is for 1 day per week.
Main duties of the job
Provide consultant led Restorative Dentistry care, including management of patients with Head & Neck Cancer, Hypodontia, and Cleft Lip & Palate.
Deliver treatment plans set by consultants and work independently where appropriate.
Participate in multidisciplinary working with Orthodontics, Maxillofacial Surgery, Oncology, ENT, Speech & Language, and the Head & Neck MDT.
Contribute to clinical audit, quality improvement, and clinical governance activities.
Support and mentor dental hygienists, nurses, and junior dental staff when required.
Assist with service development and departmental meetings.
Undertake administrative duties related to patient care and departmental operations.
Ensure safe and appropriate use of clinical equipment and report any issues.
Complete mandatory training, annual appraisal, and job planning requirements.
Adhere to Trust policies including infection control, safeguarding, confidentiality, and health & safety.
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 lifeNHS pension scheme for long-term financial securityGenerous annual leave allowance to recharge and relaxA strong focus on career development to help you grow and achieve your potentialAdditionally, 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.
Job description Job responsibilities
For further details regarding this job role and person specification please refer to the attached job description.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Registered dental practitioner, with full registration with the GDC BDS qualification or equivalent Postgraduate training in relevant dental specialty Certificate of Medical Education
Experience Essential
Expertise in general Restorative Dentistry Experience managing patients who are medically compromised Experience of dealing with referrals e.g. letters and correspondence
Additional Criteria Essential
Able to address service problems and needs and develop high quality solutions Ability to prioritise clinical need Ability to organise oneself and own work Evidence of training dental/medical and non-medical staff
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name Somerset NHS Foundation Trust
Address Musgrove Park Hospital
Musgrove Road
Taunton
Somerset
TA1 5DA
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.somersetft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)