Consultant in Paediatric Dentistry | University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

University College London Hospital; Greater London; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent NHS trust in Greater London is seeking a Consultant in Paediatric Dentistry to join their established team. This role involves diagnosing and treating patients as well as supervising trainees. Candidates must be on the Specialist Register of the General Dental Council for Paediatric Dentistry. Excellent communication skills and a commitment to postgraduate training are essential. The post-holder will play a vital role in enhancing patient care and will need to demonstrate strong clinical knowledge and teamwork skills.

Qualifications

• Specialist Register of the General Dental Council is a must.
• Excellent communication skills are essential for effective patient interaction.
• Demonstrated clinical experience and passion for paediatric dentistry.

Responsibilities

• Perform diagnosis and treatment planning for patients.
• Oversee treatment under general anaesthetic and sedation.
• Supervise trainees and postgraduate students.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

High level of clinical experience and knowledge of paediatric dentistry

Enthusiasm for postgraduate teaching and training

Education

On the Specialist Register of the General Dental Council for Paediatric Dentistry

Job description

Job Overview

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.

Responsibilities

• Diagnosis and treatment planning.
• Treatment under general anaesthetic and sedation.
• Supervision of trainees and post‑graduate students.
• Involvement in multidisciplinary clinics (hypodontia, ortho‑paeds, anomalies, oral medicine).
• Assisting in remote advice clinics.

Qualifications

• On the Specialist Register of the General Dental Council for Paediatric Dentistry.
• Excellent communication skills.
• High level of clinical experience and knowledge of paediatric dentistry.
• Enthusiasm for postgraduate teaching and training.

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 UCLH

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.

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.

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This advert closes on Monday 15 Dec 2025.