Paediatric Dentistry Specialist — Flexible Working

Kings College Hospital; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 64,000 - 103,000; Part time

Job summary

King’s College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust in London is seeking a Specialist/Specialty Doctor in Paediatric Dentistry on a part-time basis (0.2 sessions per week). The role involves assessment and treatment planning for referred patients, clinical supervision, and leading service improvement initiatives within a busy Teaching Hospital.

The post offers NHS terms with Pro Rata salary and flexible working options, reflecting the Trust's commitment to work-life balance and high standards of care.

Qualifications

• Wide experience in all aspects of Paediatric Dentistry.
• Experience in day to day organisation of Paediatric Dentistry services in a busy Teaching Hospital.
• Able to demonstrate leadership capability within multi-disciplinary teams.
• Thorough understanding of medical audit and quality improvement.
• Must be able to demonstrate ability to lead change.
• Experience of conducting or supporting clinical research.
• Effective communicator, able to work in a close-knit team and co-operate with all medical and paramedical staff.
• Familiarity with information technology and general computer skills.
• Flexible and resilient.
• Professional attitude towards work, reliability, good record of attendance and tidy personal appearance.

Responsibilities

• 1. To assess and treatment plan patients referred by general dental practitioners, the community dental services and internal tertiary referrals.
• 2. Together with other colleagues, to provide a high quality care service to patients.
• 3. Provide clinical supervision of junior medical/dental practitioners.
• 4. Contribute to the audit programmes.
• 5. Conduct all activities within the contracted level of service and operating plan for service(s).
• 6. Exercise professional leadership for all staff working in the specialty.
• 7. Work in conjunction with clinical and other professional colleagues to ensure productivity and job satisfaction.

Skills

Paediatric Dentistry

Leadership

Clinical supervision

Education

UK Qualified Dentist

GDC Registered

Job description

King’s College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust in London is seeking a Specialist/Specialty Doctor in Paediatric Dentistry on a part-time basis (0.2 sessions per week). The role involves assessment and treatment planning for referred patients, clinical supervision, and leading service improvement initiatives within a busy Teaching Hospital.

The post offers NHS terms with Pro Rata salary and flexible working options, reflecting the Trust's commitment to work-life balance and high standards of care.