Locum Consultant in Paediatric Dentistry
Main area Paediatric Dentistry. Grade NHS Medical & Dental: Consultant. Contract: Fixed term 12 months (due to limited funding). Hours: Part-time – 4 sessions per week (no on-call commitment). Job ref 309-UCLH-7906.
Site: Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitals, UCLH Town London. Salary £113,565 – £150,569 per annum + London weighting, pro rata. Closing 03/06/2026 23:59.
Job overview
An opportunity has arisen within the Royal National Ear, Nose & Throat Hospital & Eastman Dental Hospital for a 4PA Locum Consultant in Paediatric Dentistry for a period of 12 months. The post is only available on Wednesdays and Fridays and offers a fantastic opportunity to join an established team with an international reputation in Paediatric dentistry.
Main duties of the job
- Work 4PA within the Paediatric Dental Department of the Eastman Dental Hospital on Wednesdays and Fridays.
- Diagnosis and treatment planning.
- Treatment under general anaesthetic and sedation.
- Supervision of trainees and postgraduate students.
- Involvement in multidisciplinary clinics (hypodontia, ortho‑paeds, anomalies, oral medicine).
- Assist in remote advice clinics.
- Show drive and initiative towards patient care, lead and work as a team member.
- Attend mandatory training and use the Trust’s electronic computerised records system.
Responsibilities towards promoting Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
- Commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion.
Infection prevention and control
- Take personal responsibility for infection prevention and control.
Person specification – Knowledge and Qualifications
- Full registration with the United Kingdom General Dental Council (GDC).
- On the UK GDC Specialist List in Paediatric Dentistry.
- Membership in Paediatric Dentistry or equivalent.
- Certificate of Accreditation or eligibility for a CCST in Paediatric Dentistry.
- Intercollegiate Specialty Fellowship Exit Examination in Paediatric Dentistry (ISFE) or equivalent before commencing.
- Fellowship in Dental Surgery or Membership of the Faculty of Dental Surgery, or equivalent.
Experience
- All aspects of paediatric dentistry care with particular emphasis on severe and complex problems.
- Understanding and management of patients with multidisciplinary problems; coordinate care with other disciplines.
- Experience with a wide range of orthodontic techniques and materials.
- Experience of innovative treatments and high‑quality management of advanced paediatric cases.
- Successful completion of an SAC‑approved 3‑year minimum training programme in Paediatric Dentistry.
Audit
- Effective ongoing participation in audit, evidenced by completed audits.
- Effective involvement with clinical governance.
- Experience of audit supervision of others and leading audit programmes.Evidence of innovative service developments and care pathways.
Management
- Two‑year additional training period post CCST in a SAC‑approved training programme, or equivalent.
- Understanding of NHS healthcare delivery.
- Experience of managing teams and liaising with colleagues.
- Knowledge and understanding of NHS policies and procedures.
- Experience of managing, or assisting in the management of, healthcare delivery within the NHS.
- Contribution to the management of healthcare delivery at a departmental level.
Research
- Ability to appraise scientific literature critically.
- Application of evidence‑based practice to clinical care.
- Publications in refereed journals.
- Research relevant to Paediatric Dentistry.
- MSc or equivalent.
Teaching skill & experience
- Experience of chairside clinical teaching and training of postgraduates and junior staff.
- Experience of lectures, presentations and formal teaching.
- Commitment to training and CPD.
- Completion of a teaching or training course.
Personal Qualities
- Communication skills – intelligent, clear in written and spoken English; build rapport, listen, persuade/negotiated.
- Accountability – take responsibility, lead, make decisions, exert appropriate authority.
- Interpersonal skills – see patients as people, empathise, work cooperatively; awareness of equality and disability; team player.
Supporting statement
Applicants must declare the use of AI in their application. AI must not be used to provide misleading or false information.
Applicants must be on the Specialist Register of the General Dental Council for Paediatric Dentistry by the date of appointment.
CV required for application.
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