Job summary
BIRMINGHAM DENTAL HOSPITAL
Restorative Department
Consultant in Restorative Dentistry
Pay scale - YC72
Full Time - 0.45 WTE
Interview date: 30 September 2025
An exciting opportunity has arisen for the recruitment of 0.45 WTE of a Consultant in Restorative Dentistry, to join an established team at Birmingham Dental Hospital and outreach clinics within the Department of Restorative Dentistry.
This post replaces an existing service with a close working relationship with the University of Birmingham School of Dentistry.
The focus will be to support new patient consultation and treatment capacity. Visits to the department are welcomed.
To apply online please use www.jobs.nhs.uk. For information regarding this post, please contact Mr K Malik, Head of Service, Restorative Dentistry, 0121 466 5324.
Main duties of the job
An opportunity has arisen for a Consultant in Restorative Dentistry based for a day at the Dental Outreach Centre in Birmingham City Centre and a day at Birmingham Dental Hospital.
The hospital specialty of Restorative Dentistry is based at Birmingham Dental Hospital within the Dental Division of Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust.
The post will be part-time. The post will be subject to the nationally agreed Consultant Contract (October 2003) and the Terms and Conditions of Service governing the appointment of hospital medical and dental staff in England or as subsequently varied by collective agreement. The Consultant contract will be held by the Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust.
This is a 4.5 PA post, spilt into 3.6 direct clinical care sessions and 0.9 supporting professional activities. There is scope to consider 3 session working days to be incorporated into the timetable, but this will be subject to service requirements and will be discussed at job plan meetings.
The post holder will be involved in new patient consultant led diagnostic and treatment planning clinics. They will also manage a number of specialist restorative cases which are currently under treatment at the Dental Hospital.
The post holder will be responsible to the head of the department and has managerial responsibility for the Department of Restorative Dentistry.
About us
The Birmingham Dental Hospital is an undergraduate dental teaching hospital that shares purpose-built accommodation with the School of Dentistry of the University of Birmingham. It is sited in a purpose-built building at Pebble Mill in Edgbaston. The Dental Hospital provides an outpatient and day case service with approximately 115,000 patient attendances per annum.
All dental specialties are represented within the hospital building by Consultant clinics and/or university teaching departments. Excellent liaison exists with clinical and laboratory departments associated with the main medical teaching hospitals in Birmingham. A comprehensive range of investigative and report services are available.
Birmingham Dental Hospital forms part of the Dental Services Directorate which is integrated with the Community Services within the Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust.
Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is currently one of the largest Community Trusts in the country and incorporates significant elements-both within Community and Specialist Services (including Birmingham Dental Hospital). Following a period of autonomous operation, the Trust has achieved Foundation Trust status as one of the first Community Foundation Trusts.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached job description and person specification for full details regarding this position.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached job description and person specification for full details regarding this position.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Holding or eligible for full registration with the General Dental Council (GDC) of the United Kingdom.
- On the GDC Restorative Dentistry Specialist List or eligible for inclusion on this within six months of the interview date (e.g. via a Certificate of Completion of Specialty Training or a successful GDC assessed application)
- Intercollegiate Specialty Fellowship exit examination in Restorative Dentistry or equivalent i.e. possession of a CCST in Restorative Dentistry.
- Fellowship in Dental Surgery, FDS, or Membership of the Faculty of Dental Surgery, MJDF or equivalent.
- Possession of a Certificate of Accreditation (or Eligibility) for a CCST in Restorative Dentistry.
- Successful completion of an SAC-approved 5 year minimum training programme in Restorative Dentistry, or within 6 months of completion or equivalent.
- Current holders of a substantive NHS or Honorary NHS Consultant contract in Restorative Dentistry are eligible to be shortlisted.
- Applicants who are nationals from another European country or elsewhere overseas, would have to show equivalence to the 5 years minimum training period in the NHS for Restorative Dentistry.
Desirable
- Higher degree i.e. MSc/PhD or equivalent.
- Fellowship in Dental Surgery or Membership of the Faculty of Dental Surgery, or equivalent.
- Interest and experience in the broad range of Restorative Dentistry.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of post graduate and undergraduate teaching and training at an appropriate level.
- Effective participation in clinical audit.
General
Essential
- Satisfactory pre-employment health screening.
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Ability to appraise scientific literature critically.
- Research relevant to the Restorative Dentistry specialty.
- Management of clinical service.
Desirable
- Publications in refereed journal.
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Able to work independently.
- Good communication skills.
- Good team building skills.
- Able to demonstrate equality, diversity and inclusion awareness.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Holding or eligible for full registration with the General Dental Council (GDC) of the United Kingdom.
- On the GDC Restorative Dentistry Specialist List or eligible for inclusion on this within six months of the interview date (e.g. via a Certificate of Completion of Specialty Training or a successful GDC assessed application)
- Intercollegiate Specialty Fellowship exit examination in Restorative Dentistry or equivalent i.e. possession of a CCST in Restorative Dentistry.
- Fellowship in Dental Surgery, FDS, or Membership of the Faculty of Dental Surgery, MJDF or equivalent.
- Possession of a Certificate of Accreditation (or Eligibility) for a CCST in Restorative Dentistry.
- Successful completion of an SAC-approved 5 year minimum training programme in Restorative Dentistry, or within 6 months of completion or equivalent.
- Current holders of a substantive NHS or Honorary NHS Consultant contract in Restorative Dentistry are eligible to be shortlisted.
- Applicants who are nationals from another European country or elsewhere overseas, would have to show equivalence to the 5 years minimum training period in the NHS for Restorative Dentistry.
Desirable
- Higher degree i.e. MSc/PhD or equivalent.
- Fellowship in Dental Surgery or Membership of the Faculty of Dental Surgery, or equivalent.
- Interest and experience in the broad range of Restorative Dentistry.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of post graduate and undergraduate teaching and training at an appropriate level.
- Effective participation in clinical audit.
General
Essential
- Satisfactory pre-employment health screening.
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Ability to appraise scientific literature critically.
- Research relevant to the Restorative Dentistry specialty.
- Management of clinical service.
Desirable
- Publications in refereed journal.
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Able to work independently.
- Good communication skills.
- Good team building skills.
- Able to demonstrate equality, diversity and inclusion awareness.
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.
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.
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).
