Specialty Doctor in Dentistry

UCLH (University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust); London; On-site; GBP 59,000 - 96,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading NHS trust is seeking a Specialty Grade Dentist for a part-time position covering maternity leave. The role involves teaching and supervising dental trainees, managing patient care, and contributing to high-quality education in a collaborative environment. Applicants must be registered dentists with experience in educational training and excellent communication skills.

Benefits

Travel loans

Discounts

Wellbeing programmes

Qualifications

• Registered GDC dentist with full registration.
• Experience in supervising trainees and delivering online education.
• Involvement in post-qualification training.

Responsibilities

• Teaching and training dental care professionals.
• Managing patients with general dental and restorative needs.
• Working in multidisciplinary teams.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

IT Proficiency

Education

Registered GDC dentist (BDS)

Qualification in educational training (Lifelong Learning Sector)

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Current vacancies

Main area: Dental/Oral, Grade: NHS Medical & Dental, MC75 Contract, Fixed term: 12 months (maternity leave cover from September 2025 to 31-08-2026), Hours: Part time - 6 sessions per week (Mondays, Thursdays, and Fridays). There is no out-of-hours commitment associated with this post. Job ref: 309-UCLH-6309

Site: Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitals, Location: London, Salary: £59,175 - £95,400 per annum + London weighting, pro-rata, Salary period: Yearly, Closing date: 01/06/2025 23:59

The use of AI is monitored; applicants must declare its use in their supporting statement.

Job overview

Position working pattern: 3 days per week (Monday, Thursday, Friday). Applications are invited for a Specialty Grade Dentist to join in September 2025 to cover maternity leave. The post is based at the Royal National ENT & Eastman Dental Hospitals, part of University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. Successful applicants will join an established Dental Education Team committed to high-quality research-based academic and clinical teaching.

Main duties of the job

Applicants should have excellent communication skills and experience in pre- and post-registration teaching and training. Experience in supervising trainees is essential.

Working for our organisation

UCLH is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a diverse population. We provide a range of acute and specialist services with a focus on high-quality patient care, education, and research. We operate across eight sites, including University College Hospital, the National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery, and others. We are committed to sustainability, aiming for net zero emissions by 2031 (direct) and 2040 (indirect).

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For full details, refer to the attached Job Description. Note that due to high application volumes, the vacancy may close early. Early application is encouraged.

Why work at UCLH?

UCLH is recognized as the top NHS trust to work for in England, with high staff satisfaction. We promote flexible working and offer various staff benefits, including travel loans, discounts, and wellbeing programmes.

Person specification

Knowledge and Qualifications

• Registered GDC dentist (BDS)
• Full GDC Registration; non-UK trained dentists must be registered by appointment and meet CPD requirements
• Qualification in educational training (Lifelong Learning Sector)

Experience

• Managing patients with general dental and restorative needs
• Educating dental care professionals
• Working in multidisciplinary teams
• Post-qualification training involvement
• Delivering online education

Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of clinical governance and audit principles
• Proficiency in IT (Excel & PowerPoint)
• Ability to learn new IT systems
• Understanding of educational quality frameworks and programme management

Communication

• Teamwork and collaborative skills

Specific Requirements

• Mentoring experience
• Experience with student assessments and acting as an examiner

UCLH values diversity and inclusion, encouraging applications from all backgrounds. We support flexible working and offer various staff benefits. Applications may close early, and communication will be via email. Please check your inbox regularly.