Specialty Dentist in Paediatric Dentistry

University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust; Bristol; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS Trust in Bristol is seeking a full-time Paediatric Dentist to provide clinical leadership and dental care for children. The role involves supporting the multidisciplinary team and engaging in GA procedures. Ideal candidates should demonstrate fluency in English and have a flexible approach to paediatric dentistry. This position offers a supportive environment with flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Health and wellbeing support

Career development opportunities

Flexible working arrangements

Qualifications

• Able to provide comprehensive dental care for paediatric patients.
• Experience in managing routine exodontia under GA.
• Willingness to engage with mentorship and management.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive dental care of paediatric patients.
• Attend GA pre‑assessment clinics.
• Support the Paediatric Dentistry team and community specialists.

Skills

Fluency in spoken English

Ability to work within a multidisciplinary team

Flexible skill set in paediatric dentistry

Job description

We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates as they are under‑represented within the Trust. Click on this link to find out about our values https://www.uhbw.nhs.uk/p/about-us/our-trust-values

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Clinical sessions will involve comprehensive dental care of patients requiring Paediatric Dentistry, routine exodontia lists under general anaesthetic for children under 16 years of age, GA pre‑assessment clinics on the outpatient department and treatment clinics on the outpatient department. The post‑holder will support the Paediatric Dentistry team, community specialists and trainees within the department. This post holder will provide potential clinical cover for the routine extraction GA lists at BDH as and when needed, due to leave of existing staff.

Core responsibilities

• Comprehensive dental care of paediatric patients.
• Management of routine exodontia under GA.
• Attending GA pre‑assessment clinics.
• Providing clinical cover for routine extraction GA lists at BDH.
• Supporting the Paediatric Dentistry team, community specialists and trainees.

Requirements

• Fluency in spoken English to an appropriate standard assessed at interview (Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016).
• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Flexible, resilient and broad skill set in paediatric dentistry.
• Willingness to engage with clear line management and mentorship.
• Commitment to the Trust's values: Respecting Everyone, Embracing Change, Recognising Success, and Working Together.
• If you require sponsorship for a visa to work in the UK, you must be eligible under the UKVI points‑based system.

Benefits & support

• The Trust is committed to investing in and caring for all staff, supporting health and wellbeing, career development, management and training support.
• UHBW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults.
• Anonymous information will be used from your application to ensure we are meeting our pledge.
• Flexible working arrangements and a supportive multidisciplinary environment.

University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) is one of the largest acute Trusts in the country. There are 10 clinical sessions available within the Department of Paediatric Dentistry at Bristol Dental Hospital. This position consists of 1 full‑time role. The post‑holder will be expected to provide clinical leadership, offer expert dental advice and deliver treatment within the scope of Paediatric Dentistry.