Consultant in Paediatric Dentistry

NHS; Hebburn; On-site; GBP 109,000 - 146,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in the UK invites applications for the role of Consultant in Paediatric Dentistry. This position involves providing clinical leadership, managing patient care, and conducting new patient consult clinics. Candidates must be fully registered with the General Dental Council and have completed an accredited paediatric dentistry training programme. The role offers a competitive salary, supportive work environment, and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Fitness Centre access

Career progression opportunities

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Fully registered with the General Dental Council (GDC) UK and on the GDC Specialist Register in Paediatric Dentistry.
• Completed SAC approved training programme or equivalent.
• Understanding of the NHS, Clinical Governance process.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical leadership in all aspects of Paediatric Dentistry.
• Maintain accurate clinical and statistical records.
• Conduct clinical supervision of trainees.

Skills

Ability to apply research outcomes to clinical practice

Experience of clinical research

Good communication skills

Flexible team member

Education

Full registration with GDC

Membership in Paediatric Dentistry or equivalent

Fellowship in Dental Surgery

Job description

Go back South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust

Consultant in Paediatric Dentistry

The closing date is 23 February 2026

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced and enthusiastic Paediatric Consultant to apply their knowledge and skills in our Community Dental Service. STSFT Community Dental Service has a friendly and skilled workforce providing dental care to people of all ages, including adults and children with special needs. Services are provided in both primary and secondary care settings across Sunderland, South Tyneside and Gateshead dentist.

Our Community Dental Service spans a wide range of treatments offering great opportunities for involvement, including to practice all clinical facets of paediatric dentistry. Service opportunities involve comprehensive consultant‑led general anaesthetic sessions to be provided from Sunderland Royal Hospital, occurring twice per week on all day sessions, occurring Monday and Thursday. The service provides intravenous sedation for young people aged 12 to 16 years of age. With emphasis on great quality care, with a supportive team and emphasis on your future professional development, could this be your next opportunity?

Proposed Interview date 02/03/2026

Main duties of the job

This post is for 0.6 WTE (6 Pas) Substantive Consultant in paediatric Dentistry with the Community Dental Service at Sunderland and South Tyneside NHS foundation Trust. This post will be based in Clarendon but most clinic session will occur in paediatric theatres in Sunderland Royal Hospital and in other community clinics based across the service. The department receives referrals from other tertiary services, general dental practitioners and medical practitioners with severe medical complexity, anxiety and trauma.

Thesuccessful candidate will join a supportive, caring team and undertake new patient consult clinics including treatment under inhalational, intravenous sedation or general anaesthetic. They must be fully registered with the General Dental Council (GDC) UK and on the GDC Specialist Register in Paediatric Dentistry or equivalent. They must be accredited or within 6 months of such accreditation at interview stage and have completed SAC approved training programme or equivalent.

About us

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One Team One Trust - There are many reasons to work at our Trust. From our commitment to putting people first to our accessible services and award winning teams. We have a passion for research, innovation and tackling inequalities. We are committed to respect, fairness and civility and promote a compassionate, caring and positive culture / working environment.

We welcome all applications irrespective of people’s race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion/belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity and in particular those from under represented groups. Looking after our workforce’s health and wellbeing is a priority for us. We also provide access to high quality education, training, career progression and support. Flexible working is supported via our Flexible Working Policy.

The Trust employs around 8,746 people and provides a range of hospital services to a local community of around 430,000 residents. We also provide a range of more specialised services outside this area. We offer our staff outstanding benefits - Fitness Centre (SRH), libraries at both hospital sites, chaplaincy support and access to a Care Co‑ordinator to help staff with childcare arrangements.

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Job responsibilities

To contribute to the planning and delivery of Paediatric Dentistry within the Community Dental Service and lead on key areas in conjunction with the Clinical Lead. To provide clinical leadership in all aspects of Paediatric Dentistry including General Anaesthetics. To ensure a high-quality standard of evidence‑based clinical care is maintained. To maintain accurate clinical and statistical records of all activities undertaken on behalf of the FT. To carry out clinical supervision of trainees. To take part in staff development and facilitate the training and supervision of other dental staff and junior colleagues. To take part in local and regional CDS Clinical Audit and Quality Monitoring programmes. Foster effective collaborative and teamworking ethos with all departmental staff, division, hospital and all professional services.

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Person Specification

Audit and Research

• Ability to apply research outcomes to clinical practice
• Improvement measures
• Ability to undertake multidisciplinary audit in specialty area
• Experience of clinical research
• Ability to appraise scientific literature critically
• Undertaken research with published papers in referred journals relevant to Paediatric Dentistry

Experience

• Successful completion of an SAC-approved 2-year minimum training programme in a Fixed Term Training Appointment (FTTA) in paediatric Dentistry, or within 6 months of completion of training, or equivalent
• All aspects of paediatric dentistry with particular emphasis on the management of severe and complex problems
• Understanding and management of patients with multidisciplinary problems and ability to co‑coordinate care with other disciplines and other health care providers
• High quality management of patients with advanced needs
• Membership of relevant professional organisations relevant to Paediatric Dentistry
• Understanding of the NHS, Clinical Governance process and resource issues
• Evidence of organisational management and time planning
• Experience of postgraduate and undergraduate teaching and training at an appropriate level
• Evidence of management and administration experience
• Relevant Management course or certificate, education / teaching

Personal Attributes

• Alignment with the Trust core values and behaviours
• Flexible approach to service delivery and committed approach to development
• Committed to share in professional, managerial and teaching responsibilities necessary to fulfil the obligations of the Directorate, to the Trust and its workforce.
• Ability to communicate effectively with patients, relatives and healthcare workers and other agencies
• Good knowledge of, and ability to use, spoken and written communication
• Evidence of understanding and adherence to principles of Good Dental Practice as set out by the General Dental Council
• Ability to be a flexible team member
• Ability to drive and travel to venues

Qualifications

• 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 CSST in Paediatric Dentistry NHS England Performer Number
• Intercollegiate Speciality Fellowship Exit Examination in Paediatric dentistry, or equivalent, before commencing consultant post
• Fellowship in Dental Surgery or Membership of the Faculty of Dental Surgery, or equivalent

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.

South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust

£109,725 to £145,478 a year Pro rata for part time