Senior Dental Officer

More detail about the role
Make a Difference. Build Your Future. Love Where You Work.
Dentist Community Dental Service Exeter/Barnstaple Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
0.47 WTE (2 days per week with flexibility to work 2.5 days every other week), based in Barnstaple Health Centre.

Salary & Allowances: Band B - £84,781.00 - £99,163.00 pro rata per annum depending on experience.

Are you looking for a role where you can truly make a difference while developing your career in a supportive, forward-thinking team? Join the Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust's Community Dental Service and become part of a friendly, well-established multidisciplinary team dedicated to improving the oral health of people who need us most.

Why join us?
This is more than just a dental role—it's an opportunity to provide life-changing care to children and adults with complex additional needs who are unable to access treatment in general dental practice. You'll work alongside an experienced and welcoming team of dentists, dental therapists, postgraduate trainees, dental nurses and administrative professionals who are passionate about delivering outstanding patient care.

What you'll do
Based in Barnstaple, you'll enjoy a varied and rewarding caseload, providing high-quality care for patients with a wide range of complex medical, physical, cognitive and social needs. Every day is different, offering opportunities to develop your clinical skills while making a genuine impact on the lives of patients and their families.

Grow your career with us
Whether you're looking to broaden your experience or take the next step in your professional development, we'll support you. While experience in primary dental care is essential, we also offer excellent training and development opportunities, including support to progress towards Tier 2 Practitioner level.

What we're looking for
We're seeking a compassionate, enthusiastic dentist who:

• Has experience in primary dental care.
• Enjoys working as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Is committed to delivering high-quality, patient-centred care.
• Is keen to develop their skills and embrace new opportunities.
• Has full GDC registration, dental performer number and transport.

Why Royal Devon?
At Royal Devon, you'll find a culture that values teamwork, innovation and continuous learning. Alongside a rewarding career, you'll enjoy the incredible lifestyle that Devon has to offer—from beautiful coastlines and national parks to vibrant market towns and thriving cities.

If you're ready for a role that's professionally rewarding, personally fulfilling and supported every step of the way, we'd love to hear from you.

Come and help us deliver exceptional dental care to those who need it most.
Working Pattern: 2 days per week
Interview Date: 8th September
For further information please contact: Camilla Boynton, Consultant in Special Care Dentistry/Medical Lead View email address on meeveem.com or Elaine Reynolds, Senior Operations Manager View email address on meeveem.com for an informal chat

Benefits
We will work together to maintain a culture that develops and supports you and your team.

This might include funding for a care certificate, a degree or leadership qualifications. Or it might include days off to study, engage in CPD or rotational placements to help you hone your skills. Wherever you are heading in the NHS, we'll help you get there.

Looking after you is important to us.
We strive to help our staff create a healthy work-life balance through flexible working schemes and our family friendly policies.

If you're starting out in the NHS, you'll start with 27 days paid annual leave (plus bank holidays), rising to 33 days plus bank holidays.

You'll benefit from access to our own comprehensive occupational health services, including counselling, onsite wellbeing activities and groups.

Salary is not the only financial benefit
You'll have access to an extensive range of staff discounts on shopping, fitness and leisure options and you can spread the cost of technology and home appliance purchases from major retailers.

You will also have access to other benefits including:

• National discount services such as the Blue Light Card and Health Service Discounts.
• Salary sacrifice options including our OFSTED rated outstanding nursery onsite at Exeter
• Car lease schemes.
• The NHS Pension scheme (one of the most generous and comprehensive in the UK).
• Cycle to work scheme

As an inclusive employer, the Royal Devon values diversity and is committed to creating a culture of inclusivity where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. We believe in fostering a sense of belonging and actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities. We recognise the advantages of having a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve.
Preference will be given to staff with Priority and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon.
The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust reserves the right to close vacancy when sufficient applications have been received.
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.