Job summary
We are delighted to invite applications for a Consultant in Paediatric Dentistry at Liverpool University Dental Hospital (LUDH), part of Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (LUHFT). This is a substantive, full-time post (10 PAs), though applications from those wishing to work flexibly are warmly welcomed.
This is an exciting opportunity to join a regional centre of excellence for paediatric dental care, recognised across Cheshire and Merseyside for its leadership in dental trauma follow-up care and complex paediatric dental management.
You will work within a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment, with access to an on-site MDT clinic and close working relationships with oral surgery, orthodontics, restorative dentistry, and Alder Hey Children's Hospital. The role offers a broad clinical scope, including treatment under inhalation sedation, IV sedation, and general anaesthesia.
Academic & Research Opportunities
The post includes opportunities to contribute to the Centennial Curriculum for BDS and BSc Dental Therapy students, and to supervise DCTs, StRs, and post-CCST trainees. You'll also be encouraged to participate in research aligned with the School of Dentistry's themes:
Health Service & Population Oral Health
Translational Oral Bioscience
Dental Education
Main duties of the job
What We're Looking For
Full registration with the UK General Dental Council and inclusion on the Specialist List in Paediatric Dentistry
CCST (or within 6 months of completion) and Membership in Paediatric Dentistry or equivalent
Experience in managing paediatric dental patients, including under sedation and GA
Passion for teaching, mentoring, and clinical leadership
Commitment to clinical excellence, innovation, and equality, diversity and inclusion
Why Join Us
Modern, purpose-built facility with 160 dental units and state-of-the-art equipment
Supportive, consultant-led team with strong academic and clinical links
Access to a multidisciplinary clinical environment for managing complex cases
Flexible job plan that supports work-life balance and professional development
Opportunities to lead and shape services, including quality improvement and service development initiatives
Key role in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching, with an honorary academic contract available through the University of Liverpool
Involvement in research, with access to dedicated facilities and collaboration with the School of Dentistry's research themes
About us
Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust comprises Aintree University Hospital, Broadgreen Hospital & Royal Liverpool University Hospital.
We are part of NHS University Hospitals of Liverpool Group, formed on 1 Nov 2024 from the coming together of LUHFT and Liverpool Women's NHS Foundation Trust. The Group was born from a shared aim to improve the care we provide our patients.
UHLG is one of the largest employers in the region, with over 16,800 colleagues dedicated to caring for our communities - from birth and beyond.
For the 630,000 people across Merseyside, we are their local NHS. We provide general and emergency hospital care, alongside highly specialised regional services for more than two million people in the North West.
Aintree University Hospitalis the single receiving site for adult major trauma patients in Cheshire and Merseyside and hosts a number of regional services including an award-winning stroke facility.Broadgreen Hospitalis home to elective surgical, diagnostic and treatment services, together with specialist patient rehabilitation.Liverpool Women's Hospitalspecialises in the health of women and babies, delivering over 7,200 babies in the UK's largest single site maternity hospital each year. TheRoyal Liverpool University Hospitalis the largest hospital in the country to provide inpatients with 100% single bedrooms and focuses on complex planned care and specialist services.
For roles at Liverpool Women's, visit theircareers page.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post is that of Consultant in Paediatric Dentistry, based at Liverpool University Dental Hospital
The post-holder will be expected to participate in continuing dental education meetings and in quality improvement projects and is expected to work within the Trusts Governance frameworks.
The post holder will have responsibility for carrying out teaching, examination and accreditation duties as required and contributing to postgraduate learning locally and nationally.
The post holder will be expected to engage in their own continuing professional development and to provide continuing dental education for other staff.
The post holder is expected to have a high level of knowledge and expertise in the field of Paediatric Dentistry and should have an innovative approach to patient care, teaching, management and leadership.
The post holder will be expected to work under the line management of the Divisional Medical Director and Care Group Clinical Director of Liverpool University Dental Hospital.
The post holder will be expected to liaise with colleagues in other medical and dental specialties in both Trusts as required.
The post has an important role in teaching of undergraduate and postgraduate students. The post holder is responsible to the School of Dentistry to discharge this duty, with the award of the appropriate University of Liverpool honorary contract.
The post holder will help to foster good relationships between the Dental Hospital and General Dental Practitioners, Community Dental Services and other health care providers.
The post holder expected to provide treatment under inhalation sedation, intravenous sedation and general anaesthesia.
The post holder will be expected to conduct new patient and treatment activity and provide consultant cover as and when necessary.
The appointee will be engaged in teaching and training of dental core trainees, specialty registrars and post-CCST trainees
Why Liverpool
Liverpool is a vibrant, welcoming, and culturally rich city that offers an exceptional quality of life. Whether you're relocating or already local, you'll find a city full of opportunity, character, and charm.
Affordable Living: Wide range of affordable housing options in urban and suburban settings
Excellent Education: High-performing schools across public and private sectors
Superb Connectivity: Two airports and excellent rail and motorway links
Access to Nature: Close to the Lake District, Peak District, North Wales, and coastal escapes
Community & Diversity: Friendly, inclusive atmosphere with a strong sense of community
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post is that of Consultant in Paediatric Dentistry, based at Liverpool University Dental Hospital
The post-holder will be expected to participate in continuing dental education meetings and in quality improvement projects and is expected to work within the Trusts Governance frameworks.
The post holder will have responsibility for carrying out teaching, examination and accreditation duties as required and contributing to postgraduate learning locally and nationally.
The post holder will be expected to engage in their own continuing professional development and to provide continuing dental education for other staff.
The post holder is expected to have a high level of knowledge and expertise in the field of Paediatric Dentistry and should have an innovative approach to patient care, teaching, management and leadership.
The post holder will be expected to work under the line management of the Divisional Medical Director and Care Group Clinical Director of Liverpool University Dental Hospital.
The post holder will be expected to liaise with colleagues in other medical and dental specialties in both Trusts as required.
The post has an important role in teaching of undergraduate and postgraduate students. The post holder is responsible to the School of Dentistry to discharge this duty, with the award of the appropriate University of Liverpool honorary contract.
The post holder will help to foster good relationships between the Dental Hospital and General Dental Practitioners, Community Dental Services and other health care providers.
The post holder expected to provide treatment under inhalation sedation, intravenous sedation and general anaesthesia.
The post holder will be expected to conduct new patient and treatment activity and provide consultant cover as and when necessary.
The appointee will be engaged in teaching and training of dental core trainees, specialty registrars and post-CCST trainees
Why Liverpool
Liverpool is a vibrant, welcoming, and culturally rich city that offers an exceptional quality of life. Whether you're relocating or already local, you'll find a city full of opportunity, character, and charm.
Affordable Living: Wide range of affordable housing options in urban and suburban settings
Excellent Education: High-performing schools across public and private sectors
Superb Connectivity: Two airports and excellent rail and motorway links
Access to Nature: Close to the Lake District, Peak District, North Wales, and coastal escapes
Community & Diversity: Friendly, inclusive atmosphere with a strong sense of community
Person Specification
Management & Leadership
Essential
- Experience in the day to day clinical management of a Paediatric Dentistry service
Desirable
- Clinical leadership experience in paediatric dentistry
- Qualification in Medical Leadership
Quality improvement
Essential
- Effective participation in clinical audit/service evaluations/quality improvement programmes
Desirable
- Lead role in the delivery of QI initiatives
Teaching
Essential
- Experience of postgraduate and undergraduate teaching and training at an appropriate level.
- Experience in supervising DCTs & StRs
Desirable
Clinical
Essential
- Experience in the multi-disciplinary and multiprofessional management of paediatric dental patients
Desirable
- Experience in Community Dental Services setting
- Competence in intravenous sedation as an operator sedationist
Professional Qualifications & training
Essential
- Membership in Paediatric Dentistry or equivalent
- Possession of a Certificate of Accreditation or eligibility for a CCST in Paediatric Dentistry
- Possession of the Intercollegiate Specialty Fellowship Examination in Paediatric Dentistry or equivalent upon taking up post
Desirable
- Other Postgraduate qualification in Paediatric Dentistry or equivalent (e.g. MSc, Professional Doctorate)
- Successful completion of a SAC approved 2 year minimum training programme in a FTTA in Paediatric Dentistry, or within 6 months of such, or equivalent 'run through' training
Research
Essential
- Ability to appraise scientific literature critically
Desirable
- Research qualification (e.g. MRes, PhD)
- Research relevant to Paediatric Dentistry
- Participation in clinical research
- Publications in peer reviewed journals
Registration
Essential
- Full registration with the United Kingdom General Dental Council
- On the Paediatric Dentistry Specialist list with the United Kingdom General Dental Council.
Personal
Essential
- Communication Skills: Demonstrates clarity in written/spoken communication & capacity to adapt language as appropriate to the situation. Able to build rapport, listen, persuade & negotiate
- Problem Solving & Decision Making: Capacity to use logical/lateral thinking to solve problems/make decisions
- Managing Others & Team Involvement: Capacity to work effectively with others. Able to work in multi-professional teams & supervise junior medical staff
- Empathy & Sensitivity: Capacity to take in others' perspectives and treat others with understanding; sees patients as people
- Organisation & Planning: Capacity to manage/prioritise time and information effectively. Capacity to prioritise own workload. Basic IT skills
- Vigilance & Situational Awareness: Capacity to monitor developing situations and anticipate issues
- Coping with Pressure: Capacity to operate under pressure. Demonstrates initiative & resilience to cope with changing circumstances
- Equality, diversity and inclusion: Demonstrates commitment to an equal, diverse and truly inclusive environment and experience for patients, trainees, students & colleagues
Person Specification
Management & Leadership
Essential
- Experience in the day to day clinical management of a Paediatric Dentistry service
Desirable
- Clinical leadership experience in paediatric dentistry
- Qualification in Medical Leadership
Quality improvement
Essential
- Effective participation in clinical audit/service evaluations/quality improvement programmes
Desirable
- Lead role in the delivery of QI initiatives
Teaching
Essential
- Experience of postgraduate and undergraduate teaching and training at an appropriate level.
- Experience in supervising DCTs & StRs
Desirable
Clinical
Essential
- Experience in the multi-disciplinary and multiprofessional management of paediatric dental patients
Desirable
- Experience in Community Dental Services setting
- Competence in intravenous sedation as an operator sedationist
Professional Qualifications & training
Essential
- Membership in Paediatric Dentistry or equivalent
- Possession of a Certificate of Accreditation or eligibility for a CCST in Paediatric Dentistry
- Possession of the Intercollegiate Specialty Fellowship Examination in Paediatric Dentistry or equivalent upon taking up post
Desirable
- Other Postgraduate qualification in Paediatric Dentistry or equivalent (e.g. MSc, Professional Doctorate)
- Successful completion of a SAC approved 2 year minimum training programme in a FTTA in Paediatric Dentistry, or within 6 months of such, or equivalent 'run through' training
Research
Essential
- Ability to appraise scientific literature critically
Desirable
- Research qualification (e.g. MRes, PhD)
- Research relevant to Paediatric Dentistry
- Participation in clinical research
- Publications in peer reviewed journals
Registration
Essential
- Full registration with the United Kingdom General Dental Council
- On the Paediatric Dentistry Specialist list with the United Kingdom General Dental Council.
Personal
Essential
- Communication Skills: Demonstrates clarity in written/spoken communication & capacity to adapt language as appropriate to the situation. Able to build rapport, listen, persuade & negotiate
- Problem Solving & Decision Making: Capacity to use logical/lateral thinking to solve problems/make decisions
- Managing Others & Team Involvement: Capacity to work effectively with others. Able to work in multi-professional teams & supervise junior medical staff
- Empathy & Sensitivity: Capacity to take in others' perspectives and treat others with understanding; sees patients as people
- Organisation & Planning: Capacity to manage/prioritise time and information effectively. Capacity to prioritise own workload. Basic IT skills
- Vigilance & Situational Awareness: Capacity to monitor developing situations and anticipate issues
- Coping with Pressure: Capacity to operate under pressure. Demonstrates initiative & resilience to cope with changing circumstances
- Equality, diversity and inclusion: Demonstrates commitment to an equal, diverse and truly inclusive environment and experience for patients, trainees, students & colleagues
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.
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.
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).
