Bank - Out of Hours Dentist

The Out of Hours Dental Officer plays a vital role in delivering urgent dental care across Somerset, ensuring patients receive timely and effective treatment during evenings, weekends, and bank holidays.

The post holder is expected to maintain current clinical knowledge and skills, whilst adhering to the principles of antimicrobial stewardship. Demanding a high level of clinical responsibility, the role requires emotional resilience, and a commitment to delivering compassionate care.

Compliance with all relevant policies including IRMER, Health & Safety, Data Protection, is essential to ensure safe practice for both patients and staff. Ongoing training is required to meet Trust standards and maintain clinical excellence.

Strong interdisciplinary collaboration is key, with the dentist expected to maintain close working relationships with colleagues and link with other health and social care agencies to support patient-centred services.

A thorough understanding of medical emergency protocols is essential, including competence in the use of emergency drugs and the ability to remain calm, decisive, and purposeful in challenging situations.

Membership in a registered Professional Protection Society is recommended to support professional practice.

Please refer to our job description to find out more details on this role, and take a look at our community dentistry video (link below) to see the service you would be part of:

https: //www.youtube.com/watch?v=4q62-Vf0osQ

We welcome informal discussion or visits prior to application; should you wish to get in touch please contact Donna Chillingworth 07585 101817 - donna.chillingworth@somersetft.nhs.uk

At Somerset NHS Foundation Trust, we're committed to supporting our employees with a range of benefits designed to enhance your professional and personal life. We offer:

Additionally, you'll gain access to our Blue Light Card, unlocking exclusive discounts on shopping, dining, and leisure activities, as well as NHS-specific perks to support you both inside and outside of work.

We are proud to foster a diverse, skilled, and inclusive workforce, and we encourage applications from all backgrounds.

Why Somerset? Somerset offers the perfect blend of idyllic countryside, outstanding areas of natural beauty, and breathtaking coastlines, with vibrant cities like Bristol, Bath, and Exeter just a short drive away - and only two hours to London.

The region is home to excellent educational facilities, and with affordable housing compared to other parts of the country, it's a great place to build both your career and your future.

Somerset truly has it all - the peaceful countryside and cosmopolitan city life, with something for everyone to enjoy.

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