Specialty Dentist in Oral Medicine

Transformation Unit; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 64,000 - 103,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Full NHS terms and conditions

Relocation payment

Discounts for retailers

Well-being services

Flexible working

Job summary

Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Specialty Dentist in Oral Medicine for a fixed-term 6-month post at Birmingham Dental Hospital. The role is part-time, 9 sessions per week, and employed under Specialty Doctor terms.

You will assess and treat patients in the Oral Medicine Department, support teaching of undergraduate dental students, and work with NHS and academic consultants to advance education and patient care in the West Midlands.

Qualifications

• Fully registered with the GDC.
• Four years of postgraduate training since first registration.
• FDS/MFDS/MJDF qualifications.
• On or eligible for GDC Specialist List in Oral Medicine.
• Evidence of CPD in Oral Medicine.

Responsibilities

• Assess and treat patients referred to the Oral Medicine Department.
• Assist in teaching undergraduate dental and hygiene/therapy students.
• Discharge clinical duties per Trust policies.
• Develop close working relationships with colleagues in Oral Medicine.
• Participate in Quality Assurance, Clinical Audit and Governance.
• Managerially accountable to the Head of Service for Oral Medicine.

Skills

Oral Medicine experience

Teaching experience

Research willingness

Communication skills

Education

GDC registration

4 years postgraduate training

FDS/MFDS/MJDF

GDC Specialist List eligibility

CPD in Oral Medicine

Job description

Employer Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site Birmingham Dental Hospital Town Edgbaston, Birmingham Salary £63,696 - £102,689 per annum (pro rata) Salary period Yearly Closing 21/10/2026 23:59 Interview date 11/11/2026

Specialty Dentist in Oral Medicine

NHS Medical & Dental: Specialty Doctor

Job overview

Specialty Dentist in Oral Medicine.

Fixed term contract for 6 months. 9 sessions per week.

This is for a Specialty Dentist position based at Birmingham Dental Hospital within the Department of Oral Medicine with a close working relationship with the University of Birmingham School of Dentistry for the provision of Oral Medicine services and education for Birmingham and the West Midlands.

The successful candidate will join an enthusiastic and committed team at an exciting time, working with NHS and academic consultants with potential to develop areas of special interest.

Main duties of the job

The priority for this fixed term post for 6 months is the assessment and treatment of patients referred to the Oral Medicine Department.

The post will be part-time, 9 sessions per week, and will be held under the contractual arrangements forSpecialty Doctor (2021 contract) and the Terms and Conditions of Service as amended.The post may be available as a job share.The appointee will be employed by the Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust.

Flexibility in working arrangements will be encouraged

Working for our organisation

Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust (BCHC) has more than 5000 staff working across Birmingham and the West Midlands in a wide range of community nursing and specialist healthcare roles. BCHC delivers over 100 clinical services, in people's homes, health centres, clinics and inpatient facilities. We deliver a wide range of services for children, young people, parents and families as well as adults and community services, two community hospitals, services for people with learning disabilities, the internationally recognised West Midlands Rehabilitation Centre and one of Europe's leading Dental Hospitals and School of Dentistry. We deliver all of this with a commitment to integrated, personalised care that is rooted in our local communities. We have an ambition to deliver outstanding, integrated care as one of the key NHS providers in the West Midlands.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The priority for this fixed term post for 6 months is the assessment and treatment of patients referred to the Oral Medicine Department.

Additionally the appointee may be expected to assist in the teaching of undergraduate dental and dental hygiene and therapy students where appropriate.

The post holder will be expected to be competent at managing common oral medicine conditions and the discharge of clinical duties will be in accordance with Trust Policies and Procedures.

The post holder will be expected to develop a close working relationship with colleagues in Oral Medicine and the other dental and medical specialties.

Nursing and secretarial services are provided. Departmental administration and routine correspondence with referring clinicians are required of the post holder.

Full participation in hospital/departmental Quality Assurance, Clinical Audit and Clinical Governance programmes is a requirement of the post.

The post holder will be managerially accountable to the Head of Service for Oral .

For a full detailed job description, please see the attached documents.

Person specification

Qualifications and Training

• Fully registered with the GDC
• Shall have completed four years’ full-time postgraduate training (or its equivalent gained on a part-time or flexible basis) since first obtaining registration, including adequate experience in the relevant specialty; or shall have equivalent experience and competencies
• FDS/MFDS/MJDF
• On, or eligible for inclusion, GDC Specialist List in Oral Medicine
• Evidence of relevant CPD in Oral Medicine

Experience/Skills

• Demonstrable experience in the management of simple oral mucosal and allied disease
• Evidence of participation in audit
• Ability to work clinically without supervision
• Experience of oral mucosal biopsy and venepuncture techniques
• Teaching experience
• Willingness to participate in research
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• A basic working knowledge of medicine as it applies to Oral Medicine
• Publications or formal presentation of papers at clinical or scientific meetings

Personal Qualities

• Good patient management and inter-personal skills.
• Ability to work in team situation
• Capacity for critical self-appraisal and reflective learning
• Enthusiastic approach
• Interest in teaching
• Evidence of self-motivation.

Other Job Requirements

• Willingness to participate in the annual appraisal process
• Compliant with CPD requirements

In accordance with UK Home Office requirements, Band 2 clinical and non-clinical roles and Band 3 Non-Clinical roles are not eligible for sponsorship.

Please note that the majority of non-clinical roles (Agenda for Change Band 3 - 6) with the exception of those which appear on this list - link , will not meet the minimum requirements set by UK Visas and Immigration to sponsor candidates to work in the UK.

All non-clinical roles (Agenda for Change Bands 7 - 9) that meet the prescribed skill level (RQF 6) and salary threshold will be eligible for sponsorship.

The Trust will accept applications from candidates who can evidence their right to work in the UK or via alternative visa routes.

Disability Confident Employer and Guaranteed Interview Scheme

BCHC offers a guaranteed interview to any candidate who is Disabled, Neurodiverse, has a hidden or long term health condition as recognised under the Equality Act 2010, providing they meet the essential criteria of the job role, as set out in the person specification. We encourage applicants to submit their applications and to request any reasonable adjustments where required.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

As part of our ongoing commitment to being a Great Place to Work, we actively foster and support a workplace culture that is inclusive and equitable for all staff, patients and service users.

We are dedicated to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels welcomed and valued. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including those with diverse abilities, experiences, and perspectives.

We are also dedicated to supporting the career progression of colleagues from underrepresented backgrounds into this role and more senior roles within the Division and the wider organisation.

Promoting Workforce Equality

In response to data held by BCHC which demonstrates that individuals from particular protected characteristics are under-represented, BCHC are striving to redress these imbalances. In order to do this, the Trust is committed to the employment and career development of individuals with these protected characteristics. As part of this commitment and given this under-representation, the Trust guarantees an interview to any applicants from under-represented groups for positions at Band 8a and above whose application meets the essential criteria for the post as detailed on the Person Specification.

The Trust is currently under-represented in terms of people who identify as Black, Minority Ethnic (BME) and welcomes applicants from these communities. Selection will be on the basis of merit. In order to ensure the diversity of our workforce and understand the differing needs of our communities, the Trust is committed to the principles of Positive Action.

DBS Costs

Please be aware that all new employees starting work with the Trust will be charged for the cost of their DBS check if it is required for the role. The cost will be deducted from your salary in 3 payments over a 3-month period once you start employment. By applying for this role, you are agreeing to these deductions being made. The charges for the DBS include the administration fee. The total costs are £26.40 for a standard check and £54.40 for an enhanced check. The level of check will be determined by the post you are applying for. For bank Workers the full cost of the DBS check (as detailed above) will be deducted from your pay following completion of your online mandatory training. No payment will be made for your online training until it is all complete and verified by the Temporary Staffing Team. Please note: You will not be able to work any bank shifts until you have completed your mandatory training, and your DBS is in place.

Flexible Working

Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust (BCHC) supports a variety of flexible working practices and, where possible (given our range of services and community settings) dependent upon the requirements associated with the role, will actively consider requests made and support these where practically possible. This may include hybrid patterns of working to enable colleagues to request the flexibility of a mixture of home/base working.

In accordance with the NHS People Promise, the Trust is committed to facilitating a healthy work/life balance that is essential to health and wellbeing and to making BCHC a ‘Great Place to Work’. We will be happy to discuss and consider all requests relating to working patterns and hours at your interview so please do ask!

Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust acknowledges Artificial Intelligence (AI) or Generative AI (GenAI) tools such as ChatGPT, Claude, Copilot, Gemini etc; are powerful tools that can help you in various stages of your job application and how they can be used in certain circumstances during your application process with BCHC. You can read more about acceptable use on our internet pages here

Benefits of working for us:

• Full NHS terms and conditions including extensive holidays, Agenda for Change pay with enhancements
• Attractive relocation payment if you relocate to the local area.
• Discounts for local and national retailers
• Dedicated well-being services for all employees
• Flexible working where possible

Employer certification / accreditation badges

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.