Paediatric Dental Consultant

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

Job summary

A leading children's hospital in London is seeking a 10 PA Substantive Consultant in Paediatric Dentistry. The role includes providing comprehensive dental care, supervising junior staff, and participating in multidisciplinary treatment plans. Candidates must be registered with the General Dental Council and meet specific qualifications in paediatric dentistry. The position offers a salary range of £109,725 to £145,478 per annum based on experience and qualifications, with potential for part-time or job-share arrangements.

Benefits

Diverse working environment

Commitment to inclusion and diversity

Qualifications

• Broad paediatric dentistry training with evidence of management experience.
• Experience in paediatric dentistry for complex clinical needs.
• Knowledge in safeguarding principles and level 3 safeguarding training.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive paediatric dental care including sedation.
• Plan treatment within multidisciplinary teams.
• Supervise visiting trainees and junior staff.

Skills

Computer literacy

Excellent oral & written communication skills

Leadership skills

Ability to work independently

Education

Full registration with the UK General Dental Council

Membership in paediatric dentistry

GDC entry on Specialist List for Paediatric Dentistry

Intercollegiate Specialty Fellowship Exit Examination in Paediatric Dentistry

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Summary

Applications are invited for a 10 PA Substantive Consultant in Paediatric Dentistry based within the Dental & Maxillofacial department at Great Ormond Street Hospital. Part‑time and job‑share arrangements would be considered and encouraged. The Maxillofacial and Dental team provide maxillofacial surgery, orthodontic services, paediatric dentistry and restorative dentistry for children and teenagers. The department sees over 5,000 outpatient and around 300 inpatient appointments per annum, many of whom are under multiple clinical teams because of their complex medical needs. The unit benefits from a recently refurbished, purpose‑built suite with six clinical rooms. The department has three all‑day operating lists per week shared between the specialties.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

Clinical duties include outpatients and inpatient general anaesthesia treatment lists. Sessions will be dedicated to new patient/review clinics, treatment (with or without inhalation sedation) and theatre lists. The post holder will participate in clinical supervision, support and teaching the junior staff, therapists and hygienists.

• Provide comprehensive paediatric dental care for appropriate patients, including treatment under local anaesthesia, inhalation sedation and general anaesthesia on an outpatient and inpatient basis.
• Plan treatment within the multidisciplinary team, liaising with maxillofacial surgical and orthodontic colleagues.
• Supervise visiting trainees.
• Attain the necessary continuing dental education and professional development criteria.
• Work closely with other members of the maxillofacial and dental team and other key professionals, especially medical, surgical and anaesthetic colleagues with a focus on craniofacial, EB, cardiac and oncology teams.
• Assess and triage new patient referral letters.
• Co‑ordinate and help expand piggyback dental treatment on other operating lists.
• Handle clinical administration – letters and emails.
• Liaise with other medical teams and departments to promote good oral health.

About Us

We are keen to make our workforce as diverse as the communities we serve, and we hope to attract applications from underrepresented groups, including people with Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic heritage, people with a disability, and people from LGBTQ+ communities. By growing an ever‑more diverse workforce, we will have a greater range of perspectives and knowledge, meaning that we can provide the children and young people at our hospital with even better care.

Our hospital is committed to creating an environment that is open and inclusive. Our staff are encouraged to engage with colleagues through the following networks: REACH (Race, Ethnicity and Cultural Heritage), ENABLED (Enhancing Abilities & Leveraging Disabilities Network), PRIDE and Women’s networks; all of which are sponsored by a member of our Executive Management Team.

We want to ensure that all of our people, regardless of their background, are seen and heard. We want to attract applicants that share our commitment to inclusion and that understand diversity is a strength that is embraced and valued.

Details

Date posted: 18 December 2025

Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade: Consultant

Salary: £109,725 to £145,478 a year pro rata, per annum

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Full‑time

Reference number: 271‑MDL‑7594052

Job locations: Great Ormond Street Hospital, Great Ormond Street, London, WC1N 3JH

Job Description

Applicants will be expected to have broad paediatric dentistry training, be registered with the General Dental Council and be on the Specialist Register for Paediatric Dentistry. In addition, applicants should have completed the relevant post‑CCST training in paediatric dentistry. Candidates are encouraged to visit the Department and meet senior staff.

Person Specification

GOSH Culture and Values – Essential

• Always welcoming
• Always helpful
• Always expert
• Always one team
• Knowledge and understanding of diverse backgrounds and perspectives
• Understanding of diversity and inclusion challenges in the workplace.
• Demonstrable contribution to advancing equality, diversity and inclusion in the workplace.

Academic/Professional Qualification/Training – Essential

• Full registration with the United Kingdom General Dental Council (GDC)
• Membership in paediatric dentistry, or equivalent.
• GDC entry on Specialist List for Paediatric Dentistry. Post CCST/ISFE or equivalent (with evidence of management and leadership experience).
• Experience and qualifications in provision of treatment under conscious sedation.
• Intercollegiate Specialty 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.

Desirable

• Ability to appraise scientific literature critically and a MSc.

Experience/Knowledge – Essential

• Experience in paediatric dentistry for patients with complex clinical needs and medical conditions.
• Clinical governance.
• Experience of postgraduate and undergraduate teaching and training at an appropriate level.
• Safeguarding leadership role.
• Level 3 safeguarding training.

Desirable

• Previous role/experience working in a children’s hospital or cleft team.
• Publications in refereed journals and research relevant to paediatric dentistry.

Skills/Abilities – Essential

• Computer literate, experience of using Microsoft Office.
• Excellent oral & written communication skills.
• Understanding of and proven ability to apply research findings in a clinical/organisational context.
• Leadership skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Additional Information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check: This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and a submission to the Disclosure and Barring Service is required to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship: 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.

Employer Details

Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust

Great Ormond Street Hospital, Great Ormond Street, London, WC1N 3JH