Job summary
Make a Difference. Build Your Future. Love Where You Work.

Dental Officer (fixed term maternity cover) Community Dental Service Barnstaple Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

0.6 WTE (3 days per week fixed term until 1st October 2027 covering maternity leave), based in Barnstaple Health Centre.

Salary & Allowances: Band A - £54,502 81,753 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

Main duties of the job
For more detail about the main duties of this role, please see the job description section below. As a key member of the Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, you will be joining an exceptional team working together to help our patients to stay healthy, when they need it most.

About us
Stretching across Northern, Eastern and Mid Devon, we have a workforce of over 15,000 staff, making us the largest employer in Devon. Our core services, which we provide to more than 615,000 people, cover more than 2,000 square miles across Devon, while some of our specialist services cover the whole of the peninsula, extending our reach as far as Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.

We deliver a wide range of emergency, specialist and general medical services through North Devon District Hospital and the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital (Wonford).

Alongside our two acute hospitals, we provide integrated health and social care services across a variety of settings, including community inpatient hospitals, outpatient clinics, and within peoples own homes. We also offer primary care services, a range of specialist community services, and Sexual Assault Referral Centres (SARC).

Our state-of-the-art equipment, leading technologies and strong links to local universities put us at the forefront of research and innovations, enabling us to provide world-class care to our local communities.

Its never been a more exciting time to join the Royal Devon, as youll help to shape our services as we continue along our integration journey.

Details
Date posted
14 August 2026

Pay scheme
Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade
Doctor - other

Salary
£54,502 to £81,753 a year

Contract
Fixed term

Duration
12 months

Working pattern
Part-time

Reference number
185-74315-13965

Job locations
Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Barnstaple
Devon
EX31 4JB
United Kingdom

Job description
Job responsibilities
For more information on the Job Description and Responsibilities please click the link below.

More detail about the role
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.

Working Pattern: TBC

Interview Date: 6th October

For further information please contact: Camilla Boynton, Consultant in Special Care Dentistry/Medical Lead camilla.boynton@nhs.net or Elaine Reynolds, Senior Operations Manager elaine.reynolds3@nhs.net

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.

The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust was established in April 2022, bringing together the expertise of both the Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust and Northern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust.

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

These are just a few of the benefits available if the role is something you are interested in, we'd love to hear from you.

Person Specification
General Requirements
Essential

• See job description text above, and (where applicable) you can download a copy of the full job description

Desirable

• See job description text above, and (where applicable) you can download a copy of the full job description

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.

Employer details
Employer name
Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address
Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Barnstaple
Devon
EX31 4JB
United Kingdom

Employer's website
https://royaldevon.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Medical Lead
Camilla Boynton
camilla.boynton@nhs.net

Details
Date posted
14 August 2026

Pay scheme
Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade
Doctor - other

Salary
£54,502 to £81,753 a year

Contract
Fixed term

Duration
12 months

Working pattern
Part-time

Reference number
185-74315-13965

Job locations
Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Barnstaple
Devon
EX31 4JB
United Kingdom

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.