Band A Dental Officer | Bristol NHS Foundation Trust


Company:	University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust
Salary:	£54,502 - £81,753 pa pro rata
Hours:	Part-time
Location:	Bristol, BS1 2LY
Job type:	Contract
Posting date:	14 Sept 2026
Closing date:	15 Oct 2026

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Summary

An opportunity for an enthusiastic and motivated Dentist to join our Primary Care Dental Service has arisen as a 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.

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. 

Bristol NHS Foundation Trust values all people as individuals. As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your application in order to ensure we’re meeting our pledge.

For a more in-depth job description please download our Job Description guide, alternatively please contact us for an informal chat.

This advert closes on Sunday 27 Sep 2026

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