Job Description

The closing date is 23rd Oct 2025

Job summary

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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, tasks & skills required

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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

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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.

Job description

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Please see attached & Person Specification for further details of duties and responsibilities.

Person specification

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Qualifications

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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




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Desirable

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

Experience

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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

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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 Professional Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

For help with your application, contact:

Tom Dudding


Tom.Dudding@somersetft.nhs.uk


01823342170

Pay scheme

Hospital Medical and Dental

Band

Consultant

Salary

109725.00 to 145478.00 Yearly

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-Time

Reference number

184-OL-MED-DEAN-3381

Job locations

Musgrove Park Hospital

Musgrove Road

Taunton

Somerset

TA1 5DA


Yeovil District Hospital

Higher Kingston

Yeovil

Somerset

BA21 4AT