St George’s University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Department of Restorative Dentistry is seeking a talented and enthusiastic dentist dedicated to a career focused on clinical excellence in Restorative Dentistry.
Specialty Dentist – Restorative Dentistry
The closing date is 02 June 2026.
The candidate should have a strong interest in Prosthodontics, Endodontics and Periodontics and a commitment to lifelong learning in Restorative Dentistry. The ideal candidate will have a strong record of clinical achievement, ideally with 5 years of relevant experience. The successful applicant will have access to consultant support and will treat patients alongside two consultants in Restorative Dentistry (and other dental consultants in Orthodontics and Paediatrics), with close liaison with the maxillofacial team on a daily basis. There is strong emphasis on the multi‑disciplinary approach to patient care. The department has a core role in the planning and management of severe trauma, head and neck oncology, haemato‑oncology, breast oncology and various other medical specialties. The post offers an excellent opportunity to be part of a large service covering the South West of London with a population of 1.7 million.
Main duties of the job
- Work with a Consultant in Restorative Dentistry to assess and triage referrals to the Hospital Department against agreed criteria to ensure appropriate patients are accepted for treatment.
- Respond in a timely manner to referrals from GDPs and Community Dentists, providing appropriate information on assessment outcome, treatment plans and treatment to be undertaken by the referring clinician.
- Refer patients successfully treated back to the referring clinician for subsequent restorative work and ongoing oral health care.
- Audit the service to evaluate the effectiveness of service provision and ultimately to look at clinical outcomes.
- Maintain accurate and timely clinical records, adhering to accepted good practice with regard to patient confidentiality and consent.
- Participate in the Maxillo‑Facial Department’s Clinical Governance programme including the Study/Journal club.
- Be involved where appropriate with audit and research programmes.
- Adapt flexibly to changes which occur in the service and assist in implementing such changes.
- Work independently and provide high‑quality care to patients.
About us
The Department of Restorative Dentistry within St George’s Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust primarily provides secondary and tertiary restorative dental care services (often multidisciplinary) for patients undergoing or having undergone treatment for head and neck cancer, taking anti‑angiogenic medication, suffering major trauma to dento‑alveolar processes, having developmental or infectious disorders, or with severe medical compromise (often in combination with medical/surgical teams).
The wider department includes Orthodontic, Paediatric Dentistry, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. Numerous joint clinics exist between restorative dentistry and the other specialties.
The Maxillofacial Unit has its own dedicated radiographic unit, a senior maxillofacial dental radiographer, and provides cephalostat, orthopantomogram, skull table and intra‑oral facilities as well as cone‑beam CT services.
A dental laboratory is present on the second floor of the Maxillofacial Unit and supports the Maxillofacial, Restorative and Orthodontic services, offering some laboratory work exposure to off‑site facilities.
Person Specification
Qualifications
- GDC registered
- BDS or equivalent
- Vocational Training or evidence of equivalent experience
Skills
- Ability to work in a team
- High level of clinical skills
- Flexibility and adaptability
- Reflective learning
Other
- Commitment to clinical audit
- Commitment to personal CPD
- Experience of clinical audit
- Occupational Health clearance
- DBS clearance
Experience
- Experience with an operating microscope
- Experience of dealing with referrals e.g. letters and correspondence
- Experience of managing patients who are medically compromised
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and a submission for Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service will be required.
St George’s University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
£52,656 to £65,048 a year plus London weighting per annum.
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