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University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW)

Specialty Dentist in Paediatric Dentistry

The closing date is 18 June 2025

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Job summary

Position:Two Part-Time Clinical Sessions (7 or 8 sessions, negotiable)

Are you passionate about delivering high-quality dental care to children? Bristol Dental Hospital's Department of Paediatric Dentistry is seeking a dedicated Clinical Specialist to join our dynamic team.

Main duties of the job

Key Responsibilities:

  • Provide comprehensive dental care for paediatric patients, including routine exodontia under general anaesthesia (GA) for children under 16.
  • Conduct GA pre-assessment and treatment clinics in the outpatient department.
  • Support the Paediatric Dentistry team, community specialists, and trainees.
  • Offer clinical cover for routine GA extraction lists as needed.
  • Collaborate closely with dental and medical specialties across the hospital and wider Trust, including Oral Medicine, Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, Adult Restorative, Special Care Dentistry, and Primary Care Dental Services.
  • Deliver patient assessments and treatment planning in consultant-led clinics, using local anaesthesia, GA, intravenous sedation (IVS), and inhalational sedation (IS) where applicable.

Candidate Requirements:

  • Flexibility, resilience, and a broad skill set in paediatric dentistry.
  • Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
  • Commitment to the Trust's values: Respecting Everyone, Embracing Change, Recognising Success, and Working Together.
  • Willingness to engage with clear line management and mentorship.

About us

University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) is one of the largest acute Trusts in the country, bringing together a combined workforce of over 13,000 staff and over 100 different clinical services across 10 different sites, serving a core population of more than 500,000 people across South West England. UHBW has been rated by the CQC as 'Good' overall and our staff are proud to deliver excellent care to the people of Bristol, Weston and beyond. As a forward- thinking multi-award winning Trust and a digital exemplar committed to improving patient care, our world-leading research and innovations are having a positive local and global impact. Our hospitals are spread across Bristol and Weston, join us and you can enjoy the very best of both worlds; city living within a stone's throw of the countryside or beside the seaside, both with easy access to all that the South West has to offer. UHBW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your application in order to ensure we're meeting our pledge.

Details

Date posted

04 June 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Specialty Doctor

Salary

£59,175 to £95,400 a year pa pro rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

24 months

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

387-S-7624-AFR

Job locations

Bristol Dental Hospital

Marlborough Road

Bristol

BS2 8HN


Job description

Job responsibilities

For a more in-depth job description and main responsibilities of this role, please have a look to the Job Description document or contact us.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For a more in-depth job description and main responsibilities of this role, please have a look to the Job Description document or contact us.

Person Specification

Knowledge

Essential

  • Ability to understand and communicate verbally in the English language
  • General experience of exodontia lists in theatre and in managing patients and dental emergencies
  • Effective participation in clinical audit
  • Evidence of general clinical skills in Paediatric Dentistry and potential to develop
  • Experience managing patients requiring special care dentistry
  • IT and presentation skills

Desirable

  • Experience of undergraduate teaching and training at appropriate level
  • Child Protection training level 2

Skills

Essential

  • Potential to cope with stressful situations and undertake responsibility
  • Punctual
  • Commitment to learning
  • Disability and Equality awareness
  • Meets professional health requirements
  • Ability to work hours of the post
  • Ability to organise own learning and time
  • Flexible approach to work
  • Evidence of leadership skills
  • Evidence of innovation and creativity

Qualifications

Essential

  • Bachelor of Dental Surgery (or equivalent)
  • Full UK GDC registration
  • Completed VT training

Desirable

  • Experience in Paediatric dentistry
  • Intercalated or other degrees
  • Prizes/Awards/Distinctions

Aptitudes

Essential

  • Good communication skills
  • Team skills
  • Punctual
  • Disability and Equality awareness
  • Flexible approach to work
  • Able to work well under pressure
Person Specification

Knowledge

Essential

  • Ability to understand and communicate verbally in the English language
  • General experience of exodontia lists in theatre and in managing patients and dental emergencies
  • Effective participation in clinical audit
  • Evidence of general clinical skills in Paediatric Dentistry and potential to develop
  • Experience managing patients requiring special care dentistry
  • IT and presentation skills

Desirable

  • Experience of undergraduate teaching and training at appropriate level
  • Child Protection training level 2

Skills

Essential

  • Potential to cope with stressful situations and undertake responsibility
  • Punctual
  • Commitment to learning
  • Disability and Equality awareness
  • Meets professional health requirements
  • Ability to work hours of the post
  • Ability to organise own learning and time
  • Flexible approach to work
  • Evidence of leadership skills
  • Evidence of innovation and creativity

Qualifications

Essential

  • Bachelor of Dental Surgery (or equivalent)
  • Full UK GDC registration
  • Completed VT training

Desirable

  • Experience in Paediatric dentistry
  • Intercalated or other degrees
  • Prizes/Awards/Distinctions

Aptitudes

Essential

  • Good communication skills
  • Team skills
  • Punctual
  • Disability and Equality awareness
  • Flexible approach to work
  • Able to work well under pressure

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

University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW)

Address

Bristol Dental Hospital

Marlborough Road

Bristol

BS2 8HN


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW)

Address

Bristol Dental Hospital

Marlborough Road

Bristol

BS2 8HN


Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Assistant General Manager

Charlotte Kelsall

charlotte.kelsall@uhbw.nhs.uk

Details

Date posted

04 June 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Specialty Doctor

Salary

£59,175 to £95,400 a year pa pro rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

24 months

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

387-S-7624-AFR

Job locations

Bristol Dental Hospital

Marlborough Road

Bristol

BS2 8HN


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