Consultant in Restorative Dentistry

University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust

Job summary

£20,000 Golden Hello | Relocation Support up to £13,000

Help Shape the Future of Restorative Dentistry in Dorset

University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust is seekingan ambitious and forward-thinking Consultant in Restorative Dentistry to join our commissioned Head and Neck Specialist Service.

This is a rare opportunity to play a leading role in shaping the future of restorative dentistry services across Dorset. Working within a highly regarded multidisciplinary Head and Neck service, you will have the opportunity to influence service development, contribute to strategicplanningand help define the future direction of restorative dentistry within a major acute NHS Trust.

Further information about the service and this role can be found in the Restorative Dentistry Recruitment Brochure (if you are viewing via NHS Jobs, you can find the brochure under the ‘Supporting Links’ section). In recognition of the national shortage of specialists in this field, we ae offering a £20,000 Golden Hello, together with relocation support of up to £13,000 for eligible candidates in accordance with Trust Policy, The Golden Hello is subject to the Trust’s recruitment incentive arrangements.

Main duties of the job

Shape the Future of the Service

We are looking for a consultant who is excited by the opportunity to help shape the future of restorative dentistry within Dorset. This role offers genuine scope to influence service development, strengthen clinical pathways and contribute to the ongoing evolution of a specialist Head and Neck service serving patients across the region.

Whether your interests lie in head and neck rehabilitation, hypodontia, complex restorative treatment, education, research or service transformation, UHD offers an environment where you can make a lasting impact.

Flexible Opportunities

We are ideally seeking a full-time appointment of 10 PAs; however, applications from candidates seeking part-time working are welcomed. The minimum commitment is 4 PAs per week, with flexibility up to full time. Tuesday availability is required to support participation in the weekly Head and Neck MDT meeting.

Transforming Services

UHD are investing, developing and transforming Trust services in line with the New Hospital Programme. As part of this, some services may move site this year or next, either temporarily or permanently. Recruiting Managers will be happy to answer any service-specific questions at interview.

If a role or service relocates as part of a planned move, excess mileage will not be reimbursed. Travel from home to the new work base will be classed as a normal commute. Any other changes will be managed under Trust or national terms and conditions.

Person Specification

Essential Qualifications

Essential

  • GDC Registration

Experience

Essential

  • Significant experience in leading and managing restorative dentistry service within an NHS setting

Qualifications

Essential

  • Specialist Register for restorative dentistry

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).

Closing Date: 21 August 2026

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