Dentist - Band A - Somerset

We are looking a GDC registered dentist who has an NHS England performer number, experience of working within primary, community, secondary or general dental care, who is passionate about patient care, shares our values, enjoys their work and is a flexible team player.
The main responsibilities of the position:
+ To provide a full range of NHS oral health care to patients of the Somerset Primary Care Dental Service.
+ To provide oral health care for adults and children with disabilities and Additional Needs including those who are medically compromised.
+ To provide comprehensive high quality oral healthcare under local anaesthesia and behaviour management and if competence appropriate also with sedation and general anaesthesia as required.
+ To understand and demonstrate all aspects of pain and anxiety management particularly for patients with Additional Needs.
+ To work collaboratively with primary and secondary care dental colleagues.
+ To maintain up to date knowledge and skills on clinical techniques and their application to patient dental care.
+ To provide clinical advice to staff on dental matters as appropriate.
+ To undertake other appropriate dental work, which is properly assigned, and may involve duties away from the base and surrounding area.
+ To link with other health and social care agencies to facilitate patient-centred service.
+ Recognise and assist with management of medical emergencies within the dental surgery and on domiciliary visits
Please review the Job description for full details of the role
Equity, diversity, and inclusion is a priority for us. As a trust we welcome and encourage applications irrespective of age, disability, sex, gender identity and gender expression, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or personal circumstances. We do our best to ensure our recruitment process is accessible and inclusive. If you have a disability and require an adjustment at any point during the recruitment process, please let us know.

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.

This is permanent, full time (37.5 hours) position, working Monday - Friday 08.30-17.00. Consideration will be given to applicants looking for part time hours and we welcome discussions regarding this at interview.
The salary range for this post £47,653 - £71, 479 per annum, actual annual salary will be dependent on experience.
If you would like to visit one of our dental clinics prior to your application, for a chat and to meet some of the team, we would be delighted to arrange this for you and welcome you to contact Erica Boulton either via mobile: or email: [email protected].
We have a Primary Care Dental Service Brochure available, which highlights the support we can offer you, please contact us to request a copy.
We really value your contribution to our service and the positive impact your role will have on our patients and services, we therefore may be able to offer a benefits package (subject to criteria) which includes:
+ Welcome to Somerset Foundation Trust Payment
+ Relocation Assistance
So, come join one of our vibrant and friendly Community Dental Team in the beautiful county of Somerset.
We look forward to receiving your application and welcome any questions you may have beforehand, This is a clinical post providing dental care to patients of the Primary Care Dental Service within Somerset.
You will work as part of a team to provide care for our service users, those patients with dental needs outside of general dental practice (GDP) care, as well as a variety of work including domiciliary, urgent care, general anaesthetic and Minor Oral Surgery
The service provides care for adults and children with Additional Needs and Learning Disabilities, including medically compromised patients who require treatment in a specialised setting.
The post will be based at one of our clinics in Somerset, although there may be, on occasion, a need to travel to and work from any of the sites across Somerset including, Bridgwater, Taunton, Yeovil, Wellington and Frome
In addition, your role will include domiciliary care for patients in their own homes, nursing and care settings
For an overview of what our team feel it's like to work within our community dental service, please click on the following video link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4q62-Vf0osQ .

Working for our organisation
The support that we can offer you as a salaried dentist is comprehensive
You will be very well supported in every aspect of your role. We have empowered teams, experienced line management and exceptional clinical supervision with exciting opportunities for continued professional development.
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
Community Dental Services are a Consultant Led service with many benefits:
+ Clear job planning and framework for management and clinical supervision
+ Variety of work - inhalation Sedation, IV, General Anaesthetic clinics all possible
+ Appointment times range from 30-90 minutes
+ Monday-Friday 0830-1700 with 1 hour for lunch, 75% patient facing workhours, 25% non-patient facing hours
+ Invested in consistent and highly skilled dental nurse team support
+ Mature business structure to support and take on claim and administration duties
+ Crown indemnity and PAYE
+ No lab bills
+ Progression and development opportunities from trainee to consultant posts
+ Supported CPD days with opportunities for individual and team working
+ Established links with training providers
+ Specialist placements
+ NHS Pension, generous leave and terms and conditions