Consultant in Community Paediatric Dentistry

Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

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Job summary

We are looking to appoint to a whole time Consultant in Community Paediatric Dentistry for Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. This post is based at Sheffield Community and Special Care Dental Service; the Charles Clifford Dental Hospital and will work at Sheffield Childrens' Hospital.

We would welcome applications from candidates across the full spectrum of experience, from those who have recently completed training to those who have well-established careers.

Any candidate who is unable for personal reasons to work full-time will be eligible to be considered for the post; if such a person is appointed, modification of the job content will be discussed on a personal basis with the Trust in consultation with consultant colleagues.

Should any further vacancies arise shortlisted applicants will be considered.

Main duties of the job

The appointee will, together with consultant colleagues, be responsible for the:

o Delivery of routine and specialist multidisciplinary care for children resident in Sheffield and surrounding areas. This includes new patient assessments, review of existing patients, provision of treatment for children with additional and complex medical needs commensurate with the knowledge and skills of a Consultant in Paediatric Dentistry. Additionally, the post will involve the provision of treatment under inhalation sedation, intravenous sedation and general anaesthesia and attendance at multidisciplinary clinics.o Clinical teaching of undergraduates in both the Bachelor of Dental Sciences and the Diploma in Dental Hygiene and Dental Therapy programmes. Including participation in undergraduate university examinations, delivering lectures and seminars, academic tutoring and participating in interviews for entry to these programmes as required.o Clinical and small group teaching of postgraduates and Resident Dentists (DCTs and StRs)o Clinical and educational supervision and management of Resident Dentists.o Conduct of their clinical practice in accordance with the principles of sound clinical governance, including taking full part in the Trust's clinical governance activities.o Commitment to continuing medical education and appraisal.

About us

Located on rolling hills and dissected by river valleys, Sheffield is one of the greenest and most wooded cities in Europe. More than a third of the city lies inside the beautiful Peak District National Park, and it is virtually surrounded by open countryside. Its central location and excellent transport links also means it is less than two hours from most major metropolitan areas.

Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's busiest and most successful NHS foundation trusts. This is an exceptional opportunity to join an award winning and internationally recognised team, with a focus on innovation, research and high quality care, as well as family friendly working, and we are keen to discuss with individuals about how we can support their ambitions.

Date posted

07 February 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

£105,504 to £139,882 a year pro rata per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

190-STH-25-024

Job locations

Charles Clifford Dental Hospital

Wellesley Road

Sheffield

S10 2SZ


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the supporting job description and person specification which will outline the duties of the role including an indicative job plan.

The successful candidate must be registered with the registered with the General Dental Council as a Specialist in Paediatric Dentistry. You will also have completed Specialist Training (or equivalent) and be entered on the Specialist Register of the GDC, or have a CCST date within six months of the date of interview. Non-UK/EEA applicants should ensure they are aware of the recent changes to the Immigration rules. For further information on how this may affect your application visit the UK Government website.

Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust promotes Equality of opportunity and Diversity within the workplace.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the supporting job description and person specification which will outline the duties of the role including an indicative job plan.

The successful candidate must be registered with the registered with the General Dental Council as a Specialist in Paediatric Dentistry. You will also have completed Specialist Training (or equivalent) and be entered on the Specialist Register of the GDC, or have a CCST date within six months of the date of interview. Non-UK/EEA applicants should ensure they are aware of the recent changes to the Immigration rules. For further information on how this may affect your application visit the UK Government website.

Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust promotes Equality of opportunity and Diversity within the workplace.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • BDS or equivalent.
  • Full registration (with a licence to practise) with the General Dental Council (GDC).
  • Name on the specialist register for relevant specialty or eligible within 6 months of the date of the interview If an applicant is UK trained, they must also be a holder of a Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) or be within six months of award of CCT by date of interview.
  • Name on the GDC Specialist list in Paediatric Dentistry.
  • Fixed Term Training Appointment in Paediatric Dentistry leading to attachment of Intercollegiate Speciality Fellowship Exam FDS (Paed Dent) or equivalent for other EEA national.
  • Possess an NHS primary care provider number or be eligible to obtain one PhD in relevant subject or relevant Postgraduate degree, e.g MClinDent Med or equivalent
  • Post graduate teaching qualification.

Desirable

  • Distinctions, prizes, awards, scholarships, higher degrees e.g. M.Med Sci MFDS or FDSRCS plus FDS (Paed Dent) or equivalent.

Management and Administration

Essential

  • Evidence of ability to work with management and previous experience of management groups.

Clinical governance and audit

Essential

  • Experience in performing clinical audit

Desirable

  • Completion and publication of a substantive audit project or service improvement project

Personal attributes

Essential

  • Demonstrates behaviour consistent with PROUD values
  • Good written communication skills
  • The applicant must demonstrate skills in listening, reading, writing and speaking the English language that enables effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues as set out in the GMC' good medical practice (2013).

Continuous Professional Development

Essential

  • Evidence of participation in CME/CPD in the last 12 months.

Desirable

  • Maintenance of a CPD diary or portfolio

Teaching and training

Essential

  • Current experience of formal/informal mentoring and supervision of UG and/or PG students and staff.
  • Experience of delegating work to and supervising staff.

Research

Essential

  • Ability to critically assess published research and incorporate it into clinical practice where appropriate

Desirable

  • Publications in Peer reviewed journals

Clinical experience

Essential

  • Ability to work as an independent practitioner in the specialty covered by the post.
  • Possess broad clinical experience in the general aspects of the post plus specific experience in managing and treating complex multidisciplinary cases.
  • Experience in multidisciplinary care of children with complex dental needs including orthodontics, oral medicine, oral surgery and restorative dentistry specialties.
  • Ability to provide dental treatment in a theatre setting for those requiring comprehensive dental care under general anaesthesia.
  • Ability to provide complex dental trauma care under local anaesthesia, sedation and general anaesthesia.
  • Currently employed in general dental practice, hospital services or community dental services. Experience in managing and treating complex multidisciplinary cases.
  • Extensive experience in providing dental care for children with severe learning disabilities. Experience working with medical colleagues in holistic care of children with severe learning difficulties.
  • Experience in Managing the interface between primary and secondary specialist care. Interest in excellence of delivery of care under GA, inhalation sedation or other behavioural management techniques.
  • Understands the function of the Community Dental Service.

Desirable

  • Experience in general dental practice, hospital services or community dental services.
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • BDS or equivalent.
  • Full registration (with a licence to practise) with the General Dental Council (GDC).
  • Name on the specialist register for relevant specialty or eligible within 6 months of the date of the interview If an applicant is UK trained, they must also be a holder of a Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) or be within six months of award of CCT by date of interview.
  • Name on the GDC Specialist list in Paediatric Dentistry.
  • Fixed Term Training Appointment in Paediatric Dentistry leading to attachment of Intercollegiate Speciality Fellowship Exam FDS (Paed Dent) or equivalent for other EEA national.
  • Possess an NHS primary care provider number or be eligible to obtain one PhD in relevant subject or relevant Postgraduate degree, e.g MClinDent Med or equivalent
  • Post graduate teaching qualification.

Desirable

  • Distinctions, prizes, awards, scholarships, higher degrees e.g. M.Med Sci MFDS or FDSRCS plus FDS (Paed Dent) or equivalent.

Management and Administration

Essential

  • Evidence of ability to work with management and previous experience of management groups.

Clinical governance and audit

Essential

  • Experience in performing clinical audit

Desirable

  • Completion and publication of a substantive audit project or service improvement project

Personal attributes

Essential

  • Demonstrates behaviour consistent with PROUD values
  • Good written communication skills
  • The applicant must demonstrate skills in listening, reading, writing and speaking the English language that enables effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues as set out in the GMC' good medical practice (2013).

Continuous Professional Development

Essential

  • Evidence of participation in CME/CPD in the last 12 months.

Desirable

  • Maintenance of a CPD diary or portfolio

Teaching and training

Essential

  • Current experience of formal/informal mentoring and supervision of UG and/or PG students and staff.
  • Experience of delegating work to and supervising staff.

Research

Essential

  • Ability to critically assess published research and incorporate it into clinical practice where appropriate

Desirable

  • Publications in Peer reviewed journals

Clinical experience

Essential

  • Ability to work as an independent practitioner in the specialty covered by the post.
  • Possess broad clinical experience in the general aspects of the post plus specific experience in managing and treating complex multidisciplinary cases.
  • Experience in multidisciplinary care of children with complex dental needs including orthodontics, oral medicine, oral surgery and restorative dentistry specialties.
  • Ability to provide dental treatment in a theatre setting for those requiring comprehensive dental care under general anaesthesia.
  • Ability to provide complex dental trauma care under local anaesthesia, sedation and general anaesthesia.
  • Currently employed in general dental practice, hospital services or community dental services. Experience in managing and treating complex multidisciplinary cases.
  • Extensive experience in providing dental care for children with severe learning disabilities. Experience working with medical colleagues in holistic care of children with severe learning difficulties.
  • Experience in Managing the interface between primary and secondary specialist care. Interest in excellence of delivery of care under GA, inhalation sedation or other behavioural management techniques.
  • Understands the function of the Community Dental Service.

Desirable

  • Experience in general dental practice, hospital services or community dental services.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Charles Clifford Dental Hospital

Wellesley Road

Sheffield

S10 2SZ


Employer's website

https://www.sth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Charles Clifford Dental Hospital

Wellesley Road

Sheffield

S10 2SZ


Employer's website

https://www.sth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

For questions about the job, contact:

Clinical Lead in Community&Special Care Dentistry

Ms Jo Adlington

jo.adlington@nhs.net

01143078571

Date posted

07 February 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

£105,504 to £139,882 a year pro rata per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

190-STH-25-024

Job locations

Charles Clifford Dental Hospital

Wellesley Road

Sheffield

S10 2SZ


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