Locum Consultant in Restorative Dentistry
Closing date: 08 April 2026
The post is an NHS funded role at the Bristol Dental Hospital, part‑time 9 position holders to cover a maternity leave until May 2027. The appointee will be welcomed within an integrated and collegiate Restorative Dentistry services team.
There is no on‑call commitment. The post holder will be expected to provide clinical leadership, dental advice and treatment within the specialty of Restorative Dentistry and for patients requiring oral and dental rehabilitation as part of developmental disorders including cleft lip and palate, hypodontia, head and neck cancer, major trauma and periodontology. An interest in trauma, endodontics and dental implant surgery would also be an advantage.
About us
University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) is one of the largest acute Trusts in the country, with over 13,000 staff and more than 100 clinical services across 10 sites, serving a core population of over 500,000 people. UHBW has been rated by the CQC as “Good” overall and is renowned for excellent care, digital innovation, and world‑leading research.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. As an equal‑opportunity employer, we actively work towards a diverse workforce representing the local population and design services around the needs of individual patients.
Anonymous information will be used from your application to ensure we meet our pledge.
Job responsibilities
Provide clinical leadership and treatment in Restorative Dentistry, including management of patients with developmental disorders, trauma, endodontics, implant surgery and periodontology.
Person Specification
Qualifications & Training
- Fully registered with the GDC
- Certificate of completion of specialist training (CCT) or equivalent, or Certificate of Eligibility for Specialist Registration (CESR) at the interview
- Fellowship of the Royal College of Surgeons (or equivalent)
- On the GDC Specialist Register for Restorative Dentistry (Perio, Endo or Pros considered for the inaugural appointment)
- Candidates within 6 months of gaining CCT (not applicable to CESR)
- Higher academic qualification e.g., MD, PhD or equivalent
Experience
- Evidence of thorough and broad training and experience in Restorative Dentistry (or Endo, Perio, Pros)
- Ability to take responsibility for delivering service without direct supervision
- Special interest and expertise that complements other consultants and aligns with the Trust’s service strategy
Clinical Knowledge and Skills
- Up‑to‑date knowledge and experience of relevant specialty
- Knowledge of NHS priorities with reference to specialty
- Broad range of IT skills
Clinical Governance and Audit
- Understanding of clinical governance and individual responsibilities
- Knowledge of principles of clinical audit and evidence of participation
- Participation in continuing professional development (CPD) schemes and relevant evidence of participation
- Positive approach to evidence‑based practice
Research
- Evidence of involvement in research
- Knowledge of principles involved in research
- Evidence of peer‑review research papers
- Ability to increase the academic profile of the department
Teaching & Training
- Experience of teaching medical students
- Experience of supervising trainees
- Knowledge of teaching to a multidisciplinary team
- Formal teaching qualification
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires a submission of Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW)
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