Barts Health NHS Trust

Specialty Doctor in Endodontics

The closing date is 25 February 2026

Job summary

One part-time (6 PAs) Specialty Doctor in Endodontics position, working every week, has become available within the Restorative Department at Barts Health Trust. This is part-time post and will be based within the Dental Hospital at the Royal London Hospital, Whitechapel.Barts Health is a provider for advanced Restorative Dentistry, to patient groups including Cancer, Hypodontia, Cleft and Trauma. The Restorative Department is a Centre of Excellence in the management of patients requiring specialist restorative care. The post entails provision of endodontic treatment and care, to a high standard, for patients of the Restorative Department under the direction and guidance of the Consultants. The post holder is also expected to participate in professional dental responsibilities, support Junior Dentists caring for patients and assisting in day-to-day running of the Endodontic service. There may also be an opportunity to engage in postgraduate clinical teaching activities.

Main duties of the job

The role is to provide endodontice treatment and support the Restorative Dentistry team. You will also be required to engage in teaching where possible across the clinical team supporting the learning of our junior colleages StR's and DCT's.Applicants should possess full registration with the General Dental Council (UK) and hold or be within 12 months of completing postgraduate Masters qualification in Endodontics or equivalent; knowledge and clinical experience of secondary care in Endodontics are also essential.

For further details and an informal discussion, please contact:Mital Patel, Consultant in in Restorative Dentistry (email: mitalpatel@nhs.net)If you are interested in this post, please make an online application via job reference

About us

Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain's leading healthcare providers.

The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.

Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.

We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.

Barts Health supports The Pregnancy Loss Pledge and commits to supporting their staff through the distress of miscarriage.

Details

Date posted

11 February 2026

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Specialty Doctor

Salary

£61,542 to £99,216 a year pa pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

259-MED7801724RLH

Job locations

Royal London Hospital

Whitechapel Rd.

London

E1 1FR


Job description

Job responsibilities

The full job description and the person specification provide an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role,outlining the qualification, skills, experience, and knowledge required.

Please view the attachment below.

Please be advised that the vacancy advertisement may close early if a sufficient number of applications are received. Therefore, we recommend that you submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The full job description and the person specification provide an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role,outlining the qualification, skills, experience, and knowledge required.

Please view the attachment below.

Please be advised that the vacancy advertisement may close early if a sufficient number of applications are received. Therefore, we recommend that you submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • BDS or equivalent and full registration with the General Dental Council (UK)
  • Hold at least a postgraduate Masters qualification in Endodontics or equivalent

Experience

Essential

  • At least 3 years post qualification experience of dentistry

Desirable

  • Experience of undertaking independent endodontic treatment

Knowledge

Essential

  • Awareness of Equal Opportunities, Health & Safety, Data Protection and Patient Care Legislations

Desirable

  • Knowledge and clinical experience of secondary care in Endodontics

Skills

Essential

  • Willingness to take responsibility
  • Ability to work unsupervised
  • High level of interpersonal skills
  • Flexible and co-operative with colleagues

Other

Essential

  • Able to communicate in lay terms, technical information to patients and dentists
  • Able to communicate in verbal and written English to appropriate standard necessary
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • BDS or equivalent and full registration with the General Dental Council (UK)
  • Hold at least a postgraduate Masters qualification in Endodontics or equivalent

Experience

Essential

  • At least 3 years post qualification experience of dentistry

Desirable

  • Experience of undertaking independent endodontic treatment

Knowledge

Essential

  • Awareness of Equal Opportunities, Health & Safety, Data Protection and Patient Care Legislations

Desirable

  • Knowledge and clinical experience of secondary care in Endodontics

Skills

Essential

  • Willingness to take responsibility
  • Ability to work unsupervised
  • High level of interpersonal skills
  • Flexible and co-operative with colleagues

Other

Essential

  • Able to communicate in lay terms, technical information to patients and dentists
  • Able to communicate in verbal and written English to appropriate standard necessary

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Barts Health NHS Trust

Address

Royal London Hospital

Whitechapel Rd.

London

E1 1FR


Employer's website

https://www.bartshealth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

Barts Health NHS Trust

Address

Royal London Hospital

Whitechapel Rd.

London

E1 1FR


Employer's website

https://www.bartshealth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Service Manager

Kolchum Begum

kolchum.begum3@nhs.net

Details

Date posted

11 February 2026

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Specialty Doctor

Salary

£61,542 to £99,216 a year pa pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

259-MED7801724RLH

Job locations

Royal London Hospital

Whitechapel Rd.

London

E1 1FR


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