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Specialist in Paediatric Dentistry
NHS
Bicester
On-site
GBP 97,000 - 113,000
Full time
Job summary
A local health service provider is seeking a Paediatric Dentist to provide advanced clinical care within the Bicester Dental Clinic. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in paediatric dentistry and competencies in sedation and anaesthesia, leading care delivery and managing staff effectively. The role offers career progression, competitive salary, and a supportive work environment.
Benefits
Qualifications
- Five years of recent clinical experience in paediatric dentistry.
- Experience in treating children with complex medical problems.
- Proof of advanced competencies in paediatric dentistry.
Responsibilities
- Provide advanced clinical care to children in line with complexity levels.
- Lead the delivery of paediatric care within the dental service.
- Assist Clinical Director with operational activities.
Skills
Education
Are you seeking a clinical leadership role in developing Paediatric dentistry within the Oxfordshire Community Dental Service (OCDS)?
You will work closely with the Clinical Director and be responsible for the provision of advanced clinical care to children with learning difficulties, physical disabilities, mental health problems, medically compromised, severe anxiety or phobias and other disability or conditions that directly or indirectly affect their oral health. You will provide advanced care in line with complexity levels 1, 2 and 3a as detailed in the Commissioning Standards for Dental Specialities - Paediatric Dentistry. This includes sedation and general anaesthesia, domiciliary care, provision of oral health care to those in local secure settings, screening and epidemiology, and oral health promotion. You will assist the Clinical Director with day‑to‑day operational activities, take the lead on delivery of care to paediatric patients, travel to sites as required, and be involved in the development, line management, training and supervision of dentists.
Oxford Health is a great place to work and to be able to showcase the best of yourself when making an application. Please read the "candidate guide to making an application" and ensure your supporting statement is tailored to the role you are applying for and addresses any essential criteria.
We are a Trust that provides physical, mental health and social care for people of all ages across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Swindon, Wiltshire, Bath and Northeast Somerset. Our services are delivered at community bases, hospitals, clinics and people’s homes, delivering care as close to home as possible. Our vision is that no matter who you are or where you are, you will tell us that you receive: "Outstanding care delivered by an outstanding team"
Our values are: "Caring, safe and excellent"
- Excellent opportunities for career progression
- Access to tailored individual and Trust‑wide learning and development
- 27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days with continuous service
- NHS Discount across a wide range of shops, restaurants and retailers
- Competitive pension scheme
- Lease car scheme
- Cycle to work scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Mental Health First Aiders
- Staff accommodation (please note waiting lists apply)
- Staff networking and support groups hosted by our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion team
- Provide advanced clinical care to children in line with complexity levels 1, 2 and 3a, including sedation, general anaesthesia, domiciliary care, and care in local secure settings.
- Lead the delivery of paediatric care within the community dental service and travel to sites as required.
- Assist the Clinical Director with operational activities and support line management, training and supervision of dental staff.
- Engage in clinical governance and improve patient care pathways.
- Registerable primary care dental qualification.
- Relevant postgraduate qualification.
- On GDC specialist list for paediatric dentistry.
- Paediatric dental specialist experience.
- General anaesthetic experience.
- Inhalation sedation experience.
- Recent clinical experience in paediatric dentistry for at least 5 years.
- Experience in treating children with complex medical problems.
- Proof of advanced competencies in paediatric dentistry.
- Experience in managing staff and clinics.
- Good communication and presentation skills.
- Ability to manage change, delegate and lead.
- Management qualification.
- Budget management skills.
- Hospital experience.
- Teaching/examining experience.
- Evidence of membership of professional organisations relevant to paediatric dentistry.
- Well developed planning skills.
- Clinical governance lead role.
- Project management skills.
- Previous experience as trainer/tutor.
- Evidence of multidisciplinary working in primary and secondary care.
- Wide experience of CDS/HDS/GDS.
- Experience in various methods of pain and anxiety management.
- Experience providing treatment to children using intra‑venous sedation.
- Paediatric dental specialist experience.
- General anaesthetic experience.
- Inhalation sedation experience.
- Competence in paediatric dentistry to a very high standard.
- Recent experience in treating children with complex medical problems.
- Evidence of recent clinical experience for at least 5 years in the area of paediatric dentistry.
- Wide experience of CDS/HDS/GDS.
- Experience in various methods of pain and anxiety management.
- Experience as an educator, clinical and/or educational supervisor for trainees.
- Experience providing treatment to children using intra‑venous sedation.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires a disclosure check with the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly CRB) for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from seekers requiring skilled worker sponsorship are welcome and considered alongside all other applications. For more information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see the NHS Careers website.
Oxford Health NHS Trust
Bicester Dental Clinic
Coker Close
Bicester
OX26 6AT
Website: https://www.oxfordhealth.nhs.uk
- Job location: Bicester Dental Clinic, Coker Close, Bicester, OX26 6AT
- Job reference: 267-SPDEN-101 A
- Posted date: 28 October 2025
- Salary: £97,769 to £112,360 per annum (pro rata)
- Grade: Doctor - other
- Contract: Permanent
- Working pattern: Full-time (part-time also possible)
- Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff
- Post type: Doctor – other
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