Locum Consultant in Restorative Dentistry
Main area Dental/Oral Grade NHS Medical & Dental: Consultant Contract Fixed term: 11 months (Maternity leave cover contract-end-date 18-05-2027) Hours Part time – 7 sessions per week Job ref 309-UCLH-8060
Site University College London Hospital Town London Salary £113,565 – £150,569 Per annum + London weighting pro rata (No on call commitment) Salary period Yearly Closing 02/07/2026 23:59
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Job overview
Applications are invited for a part time Consultant in Restorative Dentistry, from individuals with a commitment to high quality patient care as well as excellence in postgraduate education/training, to start at the earliest opportunity. This is a fixed term, 0.7 WTE post, in the Restorative Division at the Royal National ENT & Eastman Dental Hospitals, part of the University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, split between the Prosthodontic (0.4 WTE) and Endodontics (0.3 WTE) departments.
The candidate should have considerable experience in managing complex (including multidisciplinary) restorative challenges. Successful applicants will join well established teams in providing a wide range of restorative services as well as postgraduate teaching/training. Applicants will be expected to have excellent communication skills as well as proficiency in both leadership and teamworking. Candidates should be on/eligible for the Specialist Register in Restorative Dentistry.
It is anticipated that the successful candidate will take up the appointment at the earliest opportunity.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be expected to provide all aspects of Prosthodontic treatment (fixed, removable and implant supported), for multidisciplinary cases. Supervision/ teaching of trainees is also expected within the role. Proficiency in restorative management for head and neck cancer cases is also a prerequisite.
Participation in clinical effectiveness relating to patient management is essential as well as sharing in the administrative tasks in the Department and Division. They will be expected to work closely with the highly skilled, well established teams based at both sites in terms of both within the division, inter departmentally and as part of wider multi-disciplinary teams and networks.
Person specification
Professional Qualifications and Training
- Full registration with the United Kingdom General Dental Council (GDC)
- On the GDC’s Specialist Register for Restorative Dentistry and/or Prosthodontics
- Successful completion of an SAC approved training programme in Restorative Dentistry and/or Prosthodontics
- Possession of a Certificate of Accreditation or eligibility for a CCST in Restorative Dentistry at date of interview
- NB: Non UK trained doctors must be on the GDC register and Specialist Register in Restorative Dentistry by date of interview
- BDS or equivalent
- MSc or equivalent
- Membership of the Faculty of Dental Surgery, or equivalent
- Intercollegiate Specialty Fellowship Exit Examination in Restorative Dentistry or equivalent
- M Clin Dent or Membership in Endodontics/ Periodontics/ Prosthodontics
Experience
- Considerable experience in the management of patients with multidisciplinary treatment needs, within restorative dentistry and via other disciplines in dentistry
- Proficient and competent in undertaking a range of clinical procedures both non-surgical and surgical in the field of Prosthodontics and restorative Dentistry including periodontics and endodontics
- Demonstrable experience of supervision and teaching (e.g., general dental practitioners, postgraduates and junior staff, DCP)
- Understand the importance of multidisciplinary interface of patients treatment needs with other aspects of Dentistry
- Significant experience of working with a variety multidisciplinary teams
- Completion of an accredited training course
- Compliance with the 7 professional domains for Educational and Clinical supervisors
- Previous/current experience in direct clinical supervision of complex surgical procedures and advanced prosthodontic rehabilitation as an Educational supervisor
Skills and Abilities
- Proficiency in both fixed (conventional and adhesive) and removable prosthodontics at advanced level/ complexity
- Proficient and competent in undertaking implant surgery and related surgical procedures independently including bone augmentation
- Experience in diagnosis and management of Endodontic and related pathology and dental trauma
- Knowledge of the theoretical basis of Restorative Dentistry including dental implants
- Effective application of evidence based practice in clinical management of patients
- Application and analysis including self-reflective practice on treatment outcomes
- Knowledge and understanding of the Restorative Dentistry and implant interface and its relevance to treatment outcomes
- Proficient at providing advanced surgical procedures (implant related) e.g., external sinus lifts and bone grafting
- Proficient in advanced surgical procedures (non-implant related) e.g., soft tissue grafting, crown lengthening, apicectomy
- Familiarity and competence with digital workflows in dentistry
- Proficient in prosthodontic implant rehabilitation of high complexity/ multidisciplinary cases
- Understanding and application of evidence base in terms of head and neck oncology patients
Communication
- Ability to communicate with clarity and intelligence in written and spoken English; ability to build rapport, listen, persuade/ negotiate
- Ability to see patients as people, ability to empathise and work co-operatively with others
- Be able to demonstrate effective team working
Research
- Demonstrate ability to meet Trust Values of safety, kindness, teamwork and improving
Personal and People Development
- Ability to demonstrate Innovation and enthusiasm in implementing changes
- To understand limitations and when to ask for assistance
- Demonstrate leadership, make decisions
Responsibilities towards promoting Equality Diversity and Inclusion
- Demonstratable understanding of the Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion and/or Knowledge of the NHS obligations under the Equality Act 2010 and the Public Sector Equality Duties
Benefits
- Interest free season ticket loan for travel
- Access to free independent and confidential support
- Large retail discounts
- Staff discount platform and cycle to work scheme
- On-site accommodation options (subject to availability)
- Wellbeing programme including arts and cultural activities
Immigration and Work Eligibility
You must already have the right to work in the United Kingdom or fully meet the eligibility criteria for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker visa route.
Legal Notice
Post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and will require Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
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