University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Consultant in Paediatric Dentistry

The closing date is 15 December 2025

Job summary

An opportunity has arisen within the Royal National Ear, Nose & Throat Hospital & Eastman Dental Hospital for an 1.8PA (0.18WTE) Consultant in Paediatric Dentistry. The role offers a fantastic opportunity to become part of an established team with an international reputation within the speciality of Paediatric dentistry.

The post is based at the Royal National ENT & Eastman Dental Hospitals in London, part of the Specialist Hospitals Board of University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. Successful applicants will join consultant colleagues as part of a wider established team providing a full range of paediatric dental services, postgraduate training and research. Applicants will be expected to have excellent communication skills, a high level of clinical experience and knowledge of paediatric dentistry and enthusiasm for postgraduate teaching and training.

Candidates will need to be on the Specialist Register of the General Dental Council for Paediatric Dentistry.

Main duties of the job

The post holder would work 1.8PA's within the Paediatric Dental Department of the Eastman Dental Hospital (part of RNENT & Eastman Dental Hospitals, UCLH NHS Foundation Trust). Duties will include diagnosis and treatment planning, treatment under general anaesthetic and sedation, supervision of trainees and post graduate students and involvement in multidisciplinary clinics which may include hypodontia, ortho-paeds, anomalies and oral medicine. There may also be an expectation to be involved with assisting in remote advice clinics.

The post-holder will be expected to show drive and initiative towards patient care putting the patient first in line with the Trust core values. As the post-holder will be an integral part of the departmental team, the ability to lead and work as a team member will be essential. Mandatory training in line with requirements of the Division and Trust must be adhered to. The Trust operates an electronic computerised records system, facilitating remote access to records, high quality patient care and innovative service delivery. The post-holder will need good IT and communication skills as well as a desire to evolve the service, enhancing patient care through excellence in education and training.

It is anticipated that the successful candidate will take up their appointment at the earliest opportunity.

About us

University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population. We provide academically led acute and specialist services, to people from the local area, from throughout the United Kingdom and overseas. Our vision is to deliver top-quality patient care, excellent education, and world-class research.

We provide first-class acute and specialist services across eight sites:

University College Hospital (incorporating the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing)

National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery

Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitals

University College Hospital Grafton Way Building

Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicine

University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centre

The Hospital for Tropical Diseases

University College Hospital at Westmoreland Street

We are dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of many complex illnesses. UCLH specialises in women's health and the treatment of cancer, infection, neurological, gastrointestinal and oral disease. It has world class support services including critical care, imaging, nuclear medicine and pathology.

Details

Date posted

03 December 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

£109,725 to £145,478 a year Per annum + London Weighting Pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

309-UCLH-7118

Job locations

Paediatric Dentistry Department, RNENT & Eastman Dental Hospitals

47-49 Huntley Street

London

WC1E 6DG


Job description

Job responsibilities

For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.

Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff*

* UCLH top trust to work at in England - In the most recent NHS staff survey UCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England for the third year in a row.

UCLH recognises the benefits of flexible working for staff To find out more, visit: Flexible working.

To discover more about what makes UCLH a great place to work, visit: Why Choose UCLH?

Job description

Job responsibilities

For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.

Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff*

* UCLH top trust to work at in England - In the most recent NHS staff survey UCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England for the third year in a row.

UCLH recognises the benefits of flexible working for staff To find out more, visit: Flexible working.

To discover more about what makes UCLH a great place to work, visit: Why Choose UCLH?

Person Specification

Knowledge and Qualifications

Essential

  • 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
  • Possession of a Certificate of Accreditation or eligibility for a CCST in Paediatric Dentistry
  • Intercollegiate Specialty Fellowship Exit Examination in Paediatric Dentistry (ISFE), or equivalent, before commencing consultant post

Desirable

  • Fellowship in Dental Surgery or Membership of the Faculty of Dental Surgery, or equivalent.

Experience

Essential

  • All aspects of paediatric dentistry care with particular emphasis on the management of severe and complex problems.
  • Understanding and management of patients with multidisciplinary problems and ability to coordinate care with other disciplines and other health care providers.
  • Experience with a wide range of orthodontic techniques and materials.
  • Experience of innovative treatments. High quality management of patients with advanced needs in Paediatric Dentistry demonstrated by successful outcomes.

Desirable

  • Successful completion of an SAC-approved 3-year minimum training programme in Paediatric Dentistry

Audit

Essential

  • Effective and ongoing participation in Audit by demonstration of completed audits.
  • Effective involvement with clinical governance

Desirable

  • Experience of audit supervision of others and leading audit programmes
  • Evidence of innovative service developments, care pathways

Management

Essential

  • A 2 year additional training period post CCST in a SAC-approved training programme, to gain knowledge and experience of healthcare delivery in secondary care, or equivalent
  • Understanding of the delivery of healthcare within the NHS.
  • Experience of working with and managing teams and liaising with colleagues.
  • Knowledge and understanding of the NHS policies and procedures.

Desirable

  • Experience of managing, or assisting in the management of, healthcare delivery within the NHS.
  • Evidence of contribution to the management of healthcare delivery at a departmental level.

Research

Essential

  • Ability to appraise scientific literature critically
  • Application of evidence based practice to clinical care

Desirable

  • Publications in refereed Journals
  • Research relevant to Paediatric Dentistry
  • MSc (or equivalent) ltant

Teaching skill & experience

Essential

  • Experience of chairside clinical teaching and training of postgraduates and junior staff.
  • Experience of lectures, presentations and formal teaching to a variety of clinical groups.
  • Commitment to training and CPD

Desirable

  • Completion of a teaching or training course

Personal Qualities

Essential

  • Communication; ability to communicate intelligently and with clarity in written and spoken English; ability to build rapport, listen, persuade/ negotiate.
  • Accountability; ability to take responsibility, lead, make decisions and exert appropriate authority.
  • Interpersonal Skills; ability to see patients as people, ability to emphathise and work co-operatively with others. Awareness of equality and disability.

Responsibilities towards promoting Equality Diversity and Inclusion

Essential

  • An understanding of and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

Ensure the risk of infection to self, colleagues, patients, relatives and visitors is minimised by:

Essential

  • Takes personal responsibility for infection prevention and control
Person Specification

Knowledge and Qualifications

Essential

  • 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
  • Possession of a Certificate of Accreditation or eligibility for a CCST in Paediatric Dentistry
  • Intercollegiate Specialty Fellowship Exit Examination in Paediatric Dentistry (ISFE), or equivalent, before commencing consultant post

Desirable

  • Fellowship in Dental Surgery or Membership of the Faculty of Dental Surgery, or equivalent.

Experience

Essential

  • All aspects of paediatric dentistry care with particular emphasis on the management of severe and complex problems.
  • Understanding and management of patients with multidisciplinary problems and ability to coordinate care with other disciplines and other health care providers.
  • Experience with a wide range of orthodontic techniques and materials.
  • Experience of innovative treatments. High quality management of patients with advanced needs in Paediatric Dentistry demonstrated by successful outcomes.

Desirable

  • Successful completion of an SAC-approved 3-year minimum training programme in Paediatric Dentistry

Audit

Essential

  • Effective and ongoing participation in Audit by demonstration of completed audits.
  • Effective involvement with clinical governance

Desirable

  • Experience of audit supervision of others and leading audit programmes
  • Evidence of innovative service developments, care pathways

Management

Essential

  • A 2 year additional training period post CCST in a SAC-approved training programme, to gain knowledge and experience of healthcare delivery in secondary care, or equivalent
  • Understanding of the delivery of healthcare within the NHS.
  • Experience of working with and managing teams and liaising with colleagues.
  • Knowledge and understanding of the NHS policies and procedures.

Desirable

  • Experience of managing, or assisting in the management of, healthcare delivery within the NHS.
  • Evidence of contribution to the management of healthcare delivery at a departmental level.

Research

Essential

  • Ability to appraise scientific literature critically
  • Application of evidence based practice to clinical care

Desirable

  • Publications in refereed Journals
  • Research relevant to Paediatric Dentistry
  • MSc (or equivalent) ltant

Teaching skill & experience

Essential

  • Experience of chairside clinical teaching and training of postgraduates and junior staff.
  • Experience of lectures, presentations and formal teaching to a variety of clinical groups.
  • Commitment to training and CPD

Desirable

  • Completion of a teaching or training course

Personal Qualities

Essential

  • Communication; ability to communicate intelligently and with clarity in written and spoken English; ability to build rapport, listen, persuade/ negotiate.
  • Accountability; ability to take responsibility, lead, make decisions and exert appropriate authority.
  • Interpersonal Skills; ability to see patients as people, ability to emphathise and work co-operatively with others. Awareness of equality and disability.

Responsibilities towards promoting Equality Diversity and Inclusion

Essential

  • An understanding of and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

Ensure the risk of infection to self, colleagues, patients, relatives and visitors is minimised by:

Essential

  • Takes personal responsibility for infection prevention and control

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

University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Paediatric Dentistry Department, RNENT & Eastman Dental Hospitals

47-49 Huntley Street

London

WC1E 6DG


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Paediatric Dentistry Department, RNENT & Eastman Dental Hospitals

47-49 Huntley Street

London

WC1E 6DG


Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Consultant & Clinical Lead, Paediatric Dentistry

Amanda O Donnell

amanda.odonnell1@nhs.net

02034561023

Details

Date posted

03 December 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

£109,725 to £145,478 a year Per annum + London Weighting Pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

309-UCLH-7118

Job locations

Paediatric Dentistry Department, RNENT & Eastman Dental Hospitals

47-49 Huntley Street

London

WC1E 6DG


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