Job summary
Applications are invited for a Consultant in Endodontics post. The position is based at Birmingham Dental Hospital, which has strong academic and training links to the University of Birmingham School of Dentistry. This is a substantive, part-time post (0.8 WTE) and has been approved by the Royal College of Surgeons.
The successful candidate will have significant experience in delivering Endodontics at Specialist Level and working in a Consultant Led Service Environment. We are excited about the right person joining our skilled and enthusiastic team which provides a full range of outpatient services.
The post-holder(s) will be involved in all departmental activities, including undergraduate and postgraduate supervision and training, audit and governance.
INTERVIEW DATE: 5th November 2025
For further assistance on applying for this post, please contact Dr Phil Tomson, Head of Service Endodontics via Christopher Williams, Clinical Administrative Support:
christopher.williams14@nhs.net / 0121 466 5345.
Main duties of the job
The successful post-holder will be expected to contribute to the triaging of referrals and clinical assessment of referred patients. Some patients will be managed by developing and communicating a treatment plan which can be delivered by the referring primary care dental practitioner.
The Consultant will be involved, as appropriate, in undergraduate, postgraduate and continuing education, in addition to the training of Resident hospital staff and will contribute to the training programme for Specialty Registrars and DCTs. There are a number of full and part-time junior NHS and academic clinical staff in resident grades who are involved in both clinical service and teaching of undergraduates and postgraduate students.
The post holder will be expected to give advice and assistance to members of the Resident staff and Specialty Dentists within the Department as the need and demand arises.
As a teaching unit, Birmingham Dental Hospital and School of Dentistry undertake a wide range of research activities for which excellent facilities are available. The duties of this post are primarily of a service nature and as such, no specific requirement to pursue research is included. An interested appointee, however, will be encouraged to pursue his or her interests, subject to the needs of the service and may be asked to participate in established clinical trial activities subject to appropriate training.
About us
Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust (BCHC) has more than 5000 staff working across Birmingham and the West Midlands in a wide range of community nursing and specialist healthcare roles. BCHC delivers over 100 clinical services, in people's homes, health centres, clinics and inpatient facilities. We deliver a wide range of services for children, young people, parents and families as well as adults and community services, two community hospitals, services for people with learning disabilities, the internationally recognised West Midlands Rehabilitation Centre and one of Europe's leading Dental Hospitals and School of Dentistry. We deliver all of this with a commitment to integrated, personalised care that is rooted in our local communities. We have an ambition to deliver outstanding, integrated care as one of the key NHS providers in the West Midlands.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information, please see attached full detailed job description and person specification.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information, please see attached full detailed job description and person specification.
Person Specification
Attainments
Essential
- Holding or eligible for full registration with the General Dental Council (GDC) of the United Kingdom.
- On the GDC Endodontic 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 Endodontics.
- Fellowship in Dental Surgery, FDS, or Membership of the Faculty of Dental Surgery, MJDF or equivalent.
- Higher degree i.e. MSc/PhD or equivalent
- 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 National Health Service for Restorative Dentistry.
Desirable
- Interest and experience in the broad range of Restorative Dentistry.
Experience
Essential
- Extensive experience in the delivery of consultant-led Endodontics services.
- Extensive experience in the teaching/training and supervision of junior staff and dentists or doctors in training.
Desirable
- Experience of running/co-ordinating multi-disciplinary team care.
Teaching
Essential
- Experience of postgraduate and undergraduate teaching in Restorative Dentistry/Endodontics or allied subjects.
Desirable
- Teaching skills qualification such as FHEA or PGCert in medical education.
Audit and Research
Essential
- Evidence of effective participation in Clinical Audit.
Desirable
- Evidence of research relevant to the specialty.
- Ability to critically appraise scientific literature.
- Publications in peer reviewed journals.
Management
Essential
- Evidence of management of Clinical Services.
- Evidence of leadership skills.
Desirable
- Participated in management and leadership training.
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Able to work independently
- Demonstrate ability to take responsibility and be an effective decision maker.
- Good communication skills.
- Good team building skills.
- Ability to innovate and embrace new ways of working.
- Able to demonstrate equality, diversity and inclusion awareness.
Person Specification
Attainments
Essential
- Holding or eligible for full registration with the General Dental Council (GDC) of the United Kingdom.
- On the GDC Endodontic 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 Endodontics.
- Fellowship in Dental Surgery, FDS, or Membership of the Faculty of Dental Surgery, MJDF or equivalent.
- Higher degree i.e. MSc/PhD or equivalent
- 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 National Health Service for Restorative Dentistry.
Desirable
- Interest and experience in the broad range of Restorative Dentistry.
Experience
Essential
- Extensive experience in the delivery of consultant-led Endodontics services.
- Extensive experience in the teaching/training and supervision of junior staff and dentists or doctors in training.
Desirable
- Experience of running/co-ordinating multi-disciplinary team care.
Teaching
Essential
- Experience of postgraduate and undergraduate teaching in Restorative Dentistry/Endodontics or allied subjects.
Desirable
- Teaching skills qualification such as FHEA or PGCert in medical education.
Audit and Research
Essential
- Evidence of effective participation in Clinical Audit.
Desirable
- Evidence of research relevant to the specialty.
- Ability to critically appraise scientific literature.
- Publications in peer reviewed journals.
Management
Essential
- Evidence of management of Clinical Services.
- Evidence of leadership skills.
Desirable
- Participated in management and leadership training.
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Able to work independently
- Demonstrate ability to take responsibility and be an effective decision maker.
- Good communication skills.
- Good team building skills.
- Ability to innovate and embrace new ways of working.
- 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).
