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Dentist
Grade
NHS Medical & Dental: Salaried Dentist - A
Contract
Bank
Hours
Part time - 4 sessions per week
Job ref
184-JW6666132
Employer
Somerset NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Southwood House, Bridgwater Dental Access Centre
Town
Bridgwater
Salary
£220 - £300 Per session
Salary period
Session by session
Closing
28/11/2024 23:59

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Somerset NHS Foundation Trust logo

Bank - Out of Hours Dentist

NHS Medical & Dental: Salaried Dentist - A

Our award winning trusts recognise that our colleagues are our most valuable resource, we are proud of the excellent levels of service our Trust provides to our service users and the dedication and conscientiousness of our colleagues. With over 10,000 colleagues working for our trusts in a very wide range of services, we aim to provide a supportive, inclusive environment in which our colleagues can thrive.

 

Job overview

We are delighted to have an opportunity to invite experienced dentists to join our Out of Hours urgent care team based at our clinic in Bridgwater.

Our sessions run from 09.30 to 12.30 and 13.00 – 16.30 and payment is made at a competitive sessional rate.

We can offer flexibility with the number of sessions each dentist would like to deliver however due to the busy nature of this service we would ask that dentists commit to regular sessions throughout the year

Main duties of the job

As part of our Consultant led Primary Care Dental Service you would be seeing adults and children who require advice and treatment at weekends and bank holidays. 

Working for our organisation

Living in Somerset is a wonderful, high quality of life experience for everyone:

  • Established public transport networks to cities such as Exeter, Bristol, Bath, London
  • Easy access to the M5 motorway
  • Coast, countryside, moors and hills aplenty
  • Great sports facilities and seasonal cultural events

As an organisation, Somerset NHS Foundation Trust offers employees a wide range of benefits including flexible working, NHS pension scheme, generous annual leave allowance and a commitment to career  development.

You will be eligible for our Blue Light Card and a wide range of NHS exclusive shopping & leisure discounts.

We are proud of our skilled, diverse workforce and as an inclusive employer we welcome applications from all backgrounds.

There are excellent educational facilities in the area and, when compared to other regions, house prices are reasonable.

Somerset offers the countryside and the cosmopolitan – there is truly something for everyone!

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

If you would like an informal chat to discuss this opportunity further before applying, please contact Donna Chillingworth, Business Manager, via email [email protected] or 07585 101817

Person specification

Essential

Essential criteria
  • BDS or equivalent
  • Full registration with GDC
  • Vocational training or equivalent
  • To be on NHS England's National Primary Care Performers list
  • Experience of working within Primary Care Dental Care and/or Community Dental and/or General Dental Services

Employer certification / accreditation badges

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Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Erica Boulton
Job title
Workforce Development Manager
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
07771 396042
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