Band A Dental Officer

This is an opportunity to be working in a well equipped, modern surgery in an attractive location, well supported by Specialists, highly experienced dental nurses, Operations manager and Clinical Director.

Are you ready to make a real difference in the lives of patients with additional needs? Join our passionate team at the BFT Primary Care Dental Service and be part of something truly special. This is an exciting 10 Months Fixed Term, Band A Dental Officer job, Part-time (0.8 WTE) 4 Day, 32 Hours Maternity Leave cover.

This role primarily involves delivering a combination of special care and paediatric dentistry for referred patients, many of whom have Additional Needs.

As a valued member of our clinical team, you'll provide high quality dental care to special care adults and children with various Additional Needs and/or disabilities. Our service is also dedicated to assisting medically compromised patients who require treatment in a specialised setting, as well as supporting anxious children. Additionally, you'll have the opportunity to bring your expertise directly to patients in their homes, nursing, and care settings.

You'll offer a full range of NHS oral health services, ensuring every patient receives the best care possible. Whether it's performing high-quality treatments under local anaesthesia, managing behaviour, or, administering sedation your role will be crucial. Your expertise in pain and anxiety management will be pivotal, especially for patients with Additional Needs.

An opportunity for an enthusiastic and motivated Dentist to join our Primary Care Dental Service has arisen as a Band A Dental Officer., Ideally you will have advanced knowledge and expertise demonstrated by a postgraduate dental qualification and/or relevant experience in Special Care or Paediatric Dentistry, and will contribute to the planning and development of services and colleagues, whilst monitoring performance activity.

Based in one or more of our welcoming BFT PCDS clinics, we have sites in Bristol, Bath and Weston-Super-Mare you'll enjoy a supportive and specialised environment. If you're committed to providing exceptional and compassionate dental care, we want to hear from you to explore what your career could look like with us.

This is your chance to make a meaningful impact, grow professionally, and be part of a team that values your dedication and compassion.

Bristol NHS Foundation Trust brings together more than 28,000 staff to deliver over 160 clinical services across thirteen hospital locations, operating from three main sites at Southmead, Bristol city centre and Weston.

With an annual turnover of £2.3 billion, we are now one of the largest NHS trusts in the United Kingdom. Our hospitals are spread across Bristol and Weston, join us and you can enjoy the very best of both worlds; city living within a stone's throw of the countryside or beside the seaside, both with easy access to all that the South West has to offer.