Job summaryWe are looking for a confident, competent colleague to work in Torbay & South Devon Community Dental Service and join our dedicated dental team. The main focus of the service is Special Care Dentistry with all the accompanying aspects. All our dentists are expected to provide some urgent care to local people who cannot otherwise access dental care. More details can be found in the Job Description.
You will provide high quality dental care to adults and children with additional needs as well as some urgent care provision to the residents and visitors to the area. You will be responsible for demonstrating and further developing the vision, mission and agreed values that guide the service in its work.
Salary Scale: £54,502 - £81,753 per annum pro rataMain duties of the job- Full range of treatment for adults and children whose special needs have prevented them from accessing dental care through the General Dental Service. This may involve, Local Anaesthetic with or without sedation (both Inhalation and IV sedation) as well as GA.
- Urgent dental care for patients who have been unable to access treatment with a general dental practitioner to resolve acute problems appropriately, this includes extractions and permanent restorations.
- Administration associated with these duties including keeping comprehensive contemporaneous records Clinical leadership and management support for the dental teams.
- Has sufficient knowledge and experience of the legislative and financial framework to provide advice or support on such matters to other members of the dental team
- The successful candidate will also take additional responsibilities for specific organisational or clinical issues within the service in accordance with Terms & Conditions for Salaried Primary Dental Care Services (England) January 2008 and any later amendments.
- Full GDC registration and performer number are essential requirements for this role.
About usWhy Work With Us
The English Riviera is an ideal base for exploring the beautiful coast and countryside of South Devon and Cornwall with miles of sandy beaches, glorious gardens, and bustling towns to discover. In our main areas of Brixham, Paignton and Torquay, you'll find lots to see and do. And you're also within easy striking distance of many of Devon's other prime attractions such as Dartmoor National Park and Dartmouth and Exeterwhich isthe vibrant capital of Devon **j** ust a 30-40-minute trip away from Torquay .We offer an environment geared to professional and personal development to support your success in the above role. Accredited supervised clinical practice in provision of treatment with Conscious Sedation both Inhalation and Intravenous is available in order to support independent practice in Conscious Sedation
DetailsDate posted: 12 August 2026
Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade: Doctor - other
Salary: £54,502 to £81,753 a year pro rata
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Part-time
Reference number: 388-7662852-M&D-C
Job locations: Community Dental Department, Castle Circus Health Centre, Abbey Road, Torquay, TQ2 5YH, United Kingdom
Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesPlease refer to the attached job description and person specification for further information about this role.
We always welcome informal discussions or visits prior to applications.
Person SpecificationEssential- BDS or equivalent
- Full registration with GDC
- On NHS England's National Primary Care Performers List
Desirable- postgraduate qualifications relevant to the role
- Broad clinical experience including community dentistry &/or secondary care
- experience of sedation/GA
Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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.
UK RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer detailsEmployer name: Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Community Dental Department, Castle Circus Health Centre, Abbey Road, Torquay, TQ2 5YH, United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://www.torbayandsouthdevon.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact detailsFor questions about the job, contact: Dental Clinical Director, Firoozeh Curran, firoozeh.curran@nhs.net, 07760106002
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.Applicants must have current UK professional registration. 
