Consultant in Paediatric Dentistry

City Health Care Partnership CIC

Hull

Salary

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Training post

Trust type

Acute

Posted

5 weeks ago

About the role

This post offers an exciting opportunity to join a busy and enthusiastic team delivering level 2 and 3 care to Paediatric Dental Patients across Hull and East Riding. You would be working alongside an experienced Consultant in Paediatric Dentistry who has worked in the service for 25 years, a Specialist, two level 2 accredited Senior Dental Officers, dental officers and dental therapists, and a team of trainees (JDFCT's, Level 2, DCTs, STRs).

We are fully equipped for all types of outpatient treatments including inhalation sedation, complex trauma (we have a microscope) and advanced restorative care. We have access to CBCT and GA services and participate in MDT clinics (Cleft, JOP and Paeds/Restorative). We are happy to discuss the post and answer any queries and would welcome a visit from anyone that might be interested in applying. Also happy to discuss further with interested STR's in their last year of training. Interviews will be held on Monday, 13th April 2026. No alternative date will be provided so please ensure you can make this date before applying. For further information about the role or to visit the department, please contact, Elizabeth O'Sullivan, Clinical Lead on 01482303620 or email elizabeth.o'sullivan1@nhs.net

Person specification

Essential

Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS/BChD) or equivalent
Membership or Fellowship in Paediatric Dentistry, or equivalent (This may or may not include post CCST training and Intercollegiate Specialty Fellowship Examination in Paediatric Dentistry (ISFE) OR equivalent. Those without post CCST / ISFE should demonstrate evidence of Management and Leadership training and/or experience that is suitable to meet the requirements of the post*)
Full registration with the United Kingdom General Dental Council (GDC) on the Specialist List for Paediatric Dentistry
Dental Performers List inclusion
A professional approach to infection control
Knowledge across a range of oral diseases and health related conditions
Experience of provision of treatment general anaesthetic
Experience of management of surgical cases
Experience of management of dental trauma
Experience of multidisciplinary team working
Knowledge of inequalities in health and cultural diversity
Significant experience of working in hospital/theatre environment
Experience of leading a multi-disciplinary team and managing all staff
Ability to work with diverse/vulnerable patients and carers
Experience of planning and undertaking dental care in children with complex medical comorbidities and/or complex patient management issues
Experience of all types of sedation relevant to the delivery of dental care in children
Experience of liaising with medical and dental consultants to establish joint care plans
Experience of postgraduate and undergraduate teaching - experience of supervising DCTs and trainees
Management training and/or experience: Experience in the day to day leadership skills and responsibilities of a consultant Experience of problem solving and decision-making. Experience of management and leading others Demonstrates vigilance and situational awareness Demonstrates organisation and planning skills Demonstrates evidence of teamworking Demonstrates written and verbal communication skills Demonstrates equality, diversity and inclusion commitment Appropriate record of relevant CPD
Effective participation in clinical audit

Desirable

Postgraduate qualifications (FDS, MFDS or MJDF)X
Successfully completed Paediatric Advanced Life Support course in last two yearsX
Leadership training / qualification
Mentoring experience / qualification
Postgraduate qualification relevant to Paediatric Dentistry
Experience in CDS / primary care / other dental setting
Responsibility for clinical governance related to Paediatric Dentistry
Development of clinical guidelines related to Paediatric Dentistry