Job summary
Applications are invited for a therapist post, 3 days per week (22.5 hours per week) in the unit of Paediatric Dentistry post at the Eastman Dental Hospital, part of the Specialist Hospitals Board of University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. Successful applicants will join an established team in providing a wide range of paediatric dentistry services, postgraduate training and research.The therapist position is a fixed-term post for maternity leave cover, that will provide them with a diverse group of patients to work with.Full current GDC registration and an excellent working knowledge of infection control and health and safety issues are also required.Good inter-personal and communication skills and be able to build effective working relationships at all levels.For informal enquiries please contact Ms Amanda O'Donnell, Consultant & Clinical Lead, Dept of Paediatric Dentistry via email amanda.o'donnell1@nhs.net
This is a fixed-term post till 30.11.2025.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will work under the direction of the consultants as prescribed in the unit and will be supported by specialties and other qualified dentists, and be directly responsible to the Clinical Lead.
The postholder will be expected to have a high level of knowledge and expertise in general dentistry as relevant for a Therapist with a special interest in the field of Paediatric Dentistry. Postholder should have a specific interest in complex problems and multidisciplinary work. The postholder should demonstrate a high quality approach to patient management.
Postholder will be expected to undertake mandatory training in line with the requirements of the department and the Trust.
About us
University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population. We provide academically led acute and specialist services, to people from the local area, from throughout the United Kingdom and overseas. Our vision is to deliver top-quality patient care, excellent education, and world-class research.
We provide first-class acute and specialist services across eight sites:
University College Hospital (incorporating the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing)
National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery
Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitals
University College Hospital Grafton Way Building
Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicine
University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centre
The Hospital for Tropical Diseases
University College Hospital at Westmoreland Street
We are dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of many complex illnesses. UCLH specialises in women's health and the treatment of cancer, infection, neurological, gastrointestinal and oral disease. It has world class support services including critical care, imaging, nuclear medicine and pathology.
We are committed to sustainability and have pledged to become a carbon net zero health service, embedding sustainable practice throughout UCLH. We have set an ambitious target of net zero for our direct emissions by 2031 and indirect emissions by 2040.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.
Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff*
UCLH top trust to work at in England for the second year running! : University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
*In the most recent NHS staff survey UCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England for the second year in a row.
UCLH top trust to work at in England for the second year running! University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
Once again, UCLH has received the highest score of all general acute and acute/community NHS trusts in England for staff that would recommend us as a place to work.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.
Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff*
UCLH top trust to work at in England for the second year running! : University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
*In the most recent NHS staff survey UCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England for the second year in a row.
UCLH top trust to work at in England for the second year running! University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
Once again, UCLH has received the highest score of all general acute and acute/community NHS trusts in England for staff that would recommend us as a place to work.
Person Specification
Knowledge and Qualifications
Essential
- Registered dental therapy
- Registered with the GDC
Experience
Essential
- Clinical experience in treating children
- Experience in Dental Therapy
- Experience in Sedation
- Experience of working as part of a multi-disciplinary team
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Able to demonstrate a working knowledge of the principles of clinical governance and audit
Personal and People Development
Essential
- Ability to organise and prioritise own workload
- Ability to work on own initiative
Responsibilities towards promoting Equality Diversity and Inclusion
Essential
- An understanding of and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
Ensure the risk of infection to self, colleagues, patients, relatives and visitors is minimised by:
Essential
- Takes personal responsibility for infection prevention and control
Person Specification
Knowledge and Qualifications
Essential
- Registered dental therapy
- Registered with the GDC
Experience
Essential
- Clinical experience in treating children
- Experience in Dental Therapy
- Experience in Sedation
- Experience of working as part of a multi-disciplinary team
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Able to demonstrate a working knowledge of the principles of clinical governance and audit
Personal and People Development
Essential
- Ability to organise and prioritise own workload
- Ability to work on own initiative
Responsibilities towards promoting Equality Diversity and Inclusion
Essential
- An understanding of and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
Ensure the risk of infection to self, colleagues, patients, relatives and visitors is minimised by:
Essential
- Takes personal responsibility for infection prevention and control
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).
Employer details
Employer name
University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitals, UCLH
47-49 Huntley Street
London
WC1E 6DG
Employer's website
https://www.uclh.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
