Job summary
We are seeking an enthusiastic and conscientious Paediatric Dental Consultant to join the team at Birmingham Community Health Care Trust. The position will involve sessions with in the community clinics and at Birmingham Dental Hospital. There will be a close working relationship with the University of Birmingham School Of Dentistry.
Applications are invited from candidates who expect to complete a SAC approved post-CCT 2 year Fixed Term Training Appointment within 6 months of the interview date and have obtained the Intercollegiate Specialty Fellowship in Paediatric Dentistry. Applications are also invited from those that have already completed training and those already in a consultant post.
Main duties of the job
The Consultant will join a passionate and committed team. This post will continue to develop and deliver specialist paediatric dentistry within the geography of Dudley, Sandwell, Walsall and Birmingham. All health centres where specialist services are delivered are equipped to a high standard and there will be opportunities to participate in general anaesthesia services. There will be a teaching commitment, both in the support of undergraduate dental and dental therapy students and postgraduate pre-specialty and specialty training in paediatric dentistry along with development of dentists and DCPs working within the CDS aiming to develop additional skills in paediatric dentistry.
About us
Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust (BCHC) has more than 5000 staff working across Birmingham and the West Midlands in a wide range of community nursing and specialist healthcare roles. BCHC delivers over 100 clinical services, in people's homes, health centres, clinics and inpatient facilities. We deliver a wide range of services for children, young people, parents and families as well as adults and community services, two community hospitals, services for people with learning disabilities, the internationally recognised West Midlands Rehabilitation Centre and one of Europe's leading Dental Hospitals and School of Dentistry. We deliver all of this with a commitment to integrated, personalised care that is rooted in our local communities. We have an ambition to deliver outstanding, integrated care as one of the key NHS providers in the West Midlands.
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Job description
Job responsibilities
For a full detailed job description and person specification, please see the attached documents. Planned Interview date Tuesday 3rd June 2025
Job description
Job responsibilities
For a full detailed job description and person specification, please see the attached documents. Planned Interview date Tuesday 3rd June 2025
Person Specification
Attainments
Essential
- oFull registration with the United Kingdom General Dental Council (GDC)
- oOn the GDC Specialist Register in Paediatric Dentistry
- oIntercollegiate Specialty Fellowship Examination in Paediatric Dentistry or equivalent
- oSuccessful completion of ISFE examination or equivalent or be in the final 6 months of training at the time of interview.
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- oSuccessful completion of an SAC-approved 5-year minimum training programme in Paediatric Dentistry, or within 6 months of completion, or equivalent
- oExperience of working within the Community Dental Services
- oExperience of post graduate teaching and undergraduate teaching
- oTraining in teaching
- oPublication in referred journals
Desirable
- oInterest and experience in the broad range of Paediatric Dentistry
- oCurrent holders of a substantive NHS or honorary NHS consultant contract in Paediatric Dentistry are eligible to be shortlisted.
- oApplicants who are Nationals from another European country are elsewhere overseas would have to show equivalence to the 5 years minimum training period in the National Health Service for Paediatric Dentistry
- oResearch relevant to the Paediatric Dentistry specialty
Skills/Knowledge
Essential
- oAbility to think creatively and prioritise
- oAbility to debate highly complex issues with peers and senior colleagues as well as with subordinates
- oAbility to lead a highly complex, diverse Division and set a clear direction / vision and inspire others through effective leadership skills
- oAbility to win followers and drive change at all levels
- oTeam building, motivational skills
- oDetailed understanding of the clinical implications of health and social care policy and related issues
- oAbility to foster an inclusive approach, delegate and motivate people to achieve organisational goals
- oHigh developed negotiating skills with an ability to use a range of influencing styles to achieve the required results
- oKnowledge and understanding of clinical information and its impact on the service
- oAbility to develop & deliver effective reports and presentations
- oAwareness of clinical service management issues
Desirable
- oExperience of service management
Personal Qualities
Essential
- oAbility to obtain and retain the support of senior clinical colleagues
- oEvidence of significant achievement and personal contribution to organisational success
- oStrong participative and supportive management style whilst also able to direct and take difficult decisions and act assertively
- oAbility to manage under pressure
- oPersonal integrity and able to work ethically
- oPositive, energetic, enthusiastic in outlook and able to set a good example
- oWork independently
- oGood communication skills
- oTeam Skills
Desirable
- oStrategic thinker and able to set longer term goals
- oPolitical awareness and diplomacy
Other Requirements
Essential
- oWillingness to devote time to the role, including attendance at appropriate meetings
- oRequirement of an NHS performer number
- oFull driving licence with access to own transport
Desirable
- oAbility to work flexibly
Person Specification
Attainments
Essential
- oFull registration with the United Kingdom General Dental Council (GDC)
- oOn the GDC Specialist Register in Paediatric Dentistry
- oIntercollegiate Specialty Fellowship Examination in Paediatric Dentistry or equivalent
- oSuccessful completion of ISFE examination or equivalent or be in the final 6 months of training at the time of interview.
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- oSuccessful completion of an SAC-approved 5-year minimum training programme in Paediatric Dentistry, or within 6 months of completion, or equivalent
- oExperience of working within the Community Dental Services
- oExperience of post graduate teaching and undergraduate teaching
- oTraining in teaching
- oPublication in referred journals
Desirable
- oInterest and experience in the broad range of Paediatric Dentistry
- oCurrent holders of a substantive NHS or honorary NHS consultant contract in Paediatric Dentistry are eligible to be shortlisted.
- oApplicants who are Nationals from another European country are elsewhere overseas would have to show equivalence to the 5 years minimum training period in the National Health Service for Paediatric Dentistry
- oResearch relevant to the Paediatric Dentistry specialty
Skills/Knowledge
Essential
- oAbility to think creatively and prioritise
- oAbility to debate highly complex issues with peers and senior colleagues as well as with subordinates
- oAbility to lead a highly complex, diverse Division and set a clear direction / vision and inspire others through effective leadership skills
- oAbility to win followers and drive change at all levels
- oTeam building, motivational skills
- oDetailed understanding of the clinical implications of health and social care policy and related issues
- oAbility to foster an inclusive approach, delegate and motivate people to achieve organisational goals
- oHigh developed negotiating skills with an ability to use a range of influencing styles to achieve the required results
- oKnowledge and understanding of clinical information and its impact on the service
- oAbility to develop & deliver effective reports and presentations
- oAwareness of clinical service management issues
Desirable
- oExperience of service management
Personal Qualities
Essential
- oAbility to obtain and retain the support of senior clinical colleagues
- oEvidence of significant achievement and personal contribution to organisational success
- oStrong participative and supportive management style whilst also able to direct and take difficult decisions and act assertively
- oAbility to manage under pressure
- oPersonal integrity and able to work ethically
- oPositive, energetic, enthusiastic in outlook and able to set a good example
- oWork independently
- oGood communication skills
- oTeam Skills
Desirable
- oStrategic thinker and able to set longer term goals
- oPolitical awareness and diplomacy
Other Requirements
Essential
- oWillingness to devote time to the role, including attendance at appropriate meetings
- oRequirement of an NHS performer number
- oFull driving licence with access to own transport
Desirable
- oAbility to work flexibly
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).
