Locum Specialty Dentist in Restorative Dentistry

Integrated Care System; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 59,000 - 96,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK healthcare provider is seeking a Locum Specialty Dentist in Restorative Dentistry to join their team at the Charles Clifford Dental Hospital in Sheffield. The ideal candidate will have a Dental Degree, GDC registration, and significant experience in specialty training. This full-time role offers competitive compensation and the opportunity to teach and engage in high-quality patient care within a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4 years since qualification, including 2 years in specialty training.
• Experience in different Restorative Dentistry units.
• Completion of documented audits during training.

Responsibilities

• Deliver outpatient teaching under consultant supervision.
• Work flexibly with team members to provide high-quality service.
• Engage in clinical governance and management issues.

Skills

Written and oral communication skills

Teaching ability

Clinical effectiveness understanding

Education

Dental Degree from recognized institution

Full registration with General Dental Council

MBBS or equivalent

Job description

Go back Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Locum Specialty Dentist in Restorative Dentistry

The closing date is 24 August 2025

Full-Time Locum Specialty Dentist in Restorative Dentistry, Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. The successful candidate will be based at the Charles Clifford Dental Hospital, Sheffield.

The full post entails 1.0 whole time equivalent until 31 March 2026.

Any candidate who is unable for personal reasons to work full-time will be eligible to be considered for the post; if such a person is appointed, modification of the job content will be discussed on a personal basis with the Trust in consultation with consultant colleagues.

Should any further vacancies arise shortlisted applicants will be considered.

Main duties of the job

The appointee will be expected to work independently under the supervision of consultants within the department. They will be expected to have a good level of knowledge in the field of Restorative Dentistry. The post will involve delivering a core level of outpatient teaching. The successful candidate will work flexibly and cooperatively with the other members of the team to provide a high quality and comprehensive service within the Charles Clifford Dental Services Academic Directorate. There are no on-call responsibilities associated with this post.

About us

Located on rolling hills and dissected by river valleys, Sheffield is one if the greenest and most wooded cities in Europe. More than a third of the city lies inside the beautiful Peak District National Park, and it is virtually surrounded by open countryside. Its central location and excellent transport links also means it is less than two hours from most major metropolitan areas.

Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's busiest and most successful NHS foundation trusts. This is an exceptional opportunity to join an award winning and internationally recognised team, with focus on innovation, research and high-quality care, as well as family friendly working, and we are keen to discuss with individuals about how we can support their ambitions.

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the supporting job description and person specification which will outline the duties of the role including an indicative job plan.

The successful candidate must be registered with the GDC . For further information please visit the GDC website and click on the Registration and Licensing link.

Non-UK/EEA applicants should ensure they are aware of the recent changes to the Immigration rules. For further information on how this may affect your application visit the UK Government website.

Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust promotes Equality of opportunity and Diversity within the workplace.

Person Specification

Qualifications/ Experience/ Entry Criteria

• Dental Degree from a recognised UK or overseas university or institution
• A minimum of 4 years since qualification (or equivalent gained on a part-time basis) at least 2 of which will be in a specialty training facility in the relevant specialty or as a fixed term specialty trainee in the specialty or shall have equivalent experience and competencies.
• Full registration with the General Dental Council
• Qualifications required for post BDS (or equivalent)
• MBBS or equivalent
• MFDS, MJDF, FDS or equivalent
• Wider experience in different Restorative Dentistry units

Teaching

• Willingness and ability to teach undergraduate and postgraduate trainees

Personal Attributes

• Good Written and oral communication skills

Audit/Research

• An understanding of the issues of clinical effectiveness and audit
• Documented completed audits during training

Management and Clinical Governance

• Demonstrate and understanding of management & clinical governance issues

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.

Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

£59,175 to £95,400 a yearpro rata per annum