University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust
Consultant in Restorative Dentistry
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£20,000 Golden Hello | Relocation Support up to £13,000
Help Shape the Future of Restorative Dentistry in Dorset
University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an ambitious and forward-thinking Consultant in Restorative Dentistry to join our commissioned Head and Neck Specialist Service.
This is a rare opportunity to play a leading role in shaping the future of restorative dentistry services across Dorset. Working within a highly regarded multidisciplinary Head and Neck service, you will have the opportunity to influence service development, contribute to strategic planning and help define the future direction of restorative dentistry within a major acute NHS Trust.
Further information about the service and this role can be found in the Restorative Dentistry Recruitment Brochure (if you are viewing via NHS Jobs, you can find the brochure under the ‘Supporting Links’ section).
In recognition of the national shortage of specialists in this field, we are offering a £20,000 Golden Hello, together with relocation support of up to £13,000 for eligible candidates in accordance with Trust Policy. The Golden Hello is subject to the Trust's recruitment incentive arrangements.
Shape the Future of the Service
We are looking for a consultant who is excited by the opportunity to help shape the future of restorative dentistry within Dorset. This role offers genuine scope to influence service development, strengthen clinical pathways and contribute to the ongoing evolution of a specialist Head and Neck service serving patients across the region.
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Whether your interests lie in head and neck rehabilitation, hypodontia, complex restorative treatment, education, research, or service transformation, UHD offers an environment where you can make a lasting impact.
Flexible Opportunities
We are ideally seeking a full-time appointment of 10 PAs; however, applications from candidates seeking part-time working are welcomed. The minimum commitment is 4 PAs per week, with flexibility up to full time. Tuesday availability is required to support participation in the weekly Head and Neck MDT meeting.
Transforming Services
UHD are investing, developing and transforming Trust services in line with the New Hospital Programme. As part of this, some services may move site this year or next, either temporarily or permanently. Recruiting Managers will be happy to answer any service-specific questions at interview.
If a role or service relocates as part of a planned move, excess mileage will not be reimbursed. Travel from home to the new work base will be classed as a normal commute. Any other changes will be managed under Trust or national terms and conditions.
About The Service
Restorative Dentistry is a core component of UHD's commissioned Head and Neck Specialist Service and is embedded within the wider multidisciplinary team. The successful candidate will work alongside colleagues in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, ENT, Oncology, Radiology, Healthcare Science, and Maxillofacial Prosthetics, with joint clinics supporting coordinated patient assessment and treatment planning.
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The service benefits from a close relationship with an on-site Maxillofacial Prosthetics Laboratory, offering experienced scientific and technical support, digital surgical planning, and in-house 3D printing capability. A state-of-the-art laboratory refurbishment is planned, creating further opportunities for future service development and innovation.
Why Dorset?
Dorset offers an exceptional quality of life, combining award-winning beaches, the Jurassic Coast, the New Forest, and excellent transport links to London. The area provides outstanding opportunities for outdoor living, excellent schools, and a vibrant coastal lifestyle.
UHD is committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion and actively supports staff networks including Women’s, BAME, Pride, EU, Pro Ability, and Armed Forces. The Trust is a member of the Disability Confident and Armed Forces Covenant schemes.
For further details / informal visits contact:
- Name: Charlotte Freeman-Laurence
- Job title: General Manager, Head & Neck Directorate
- Email address: c.freeman-laurence@nhs.net
- Telephone number: 0300 019 6051
We welcome conversations from all candidates who meet the essential criteria for this position.
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