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From the employer's careers site First seen 6 Nov 2026

Locum Consultant in Paediatric Dentistry

Description

The Department of Paediatric Dentistry at Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust is seeking to appoint a full-time 8 PA Locum Consultant Paediatric Dentist to join our enthusiastic and forward-thinking team. This is a fixed-term appointment for one year.

The post holder will provide a comprehensive, high-quality clinical service to patients within the specialty of Paediatric Dentistry. The principal duties of this post include:

  • Providing a consultant-led specialist oral healthcare service for Paediatric Dentistry
  • Participating in clinical and other service activities to ensure a high standard of patient care
  • Managing waiting lists appropriately for patients requiring oral rehabilitation under general anaesthesia
  • Coordinating the care of patients requiring oral rehabilitation under general anaesthesia
  • Playing an active role in the clinical supervision, training and education of junior staff
  • Contributing to the development and management of clinical services within the specialty

The post holder will also be responsible for:

  • Maintaining patient confidentiality
  • Undertaking the duties outlined in the agreed job plan
  • Being responsible and managerially accountable for the reasonable and effective use of Trust resources
  • Completing all relevant Trust induction and mandatory training programmes
  • Providing advice to the Executive Team and Trust Board, General Practitioners and other relevant stakeholders

The salary for this post is £113,565 to £150,569 per annum.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and committed colleague who will contribute positively to the continued development of the service and work collaboratively within the multidisciplinary team.

Skills

Required

  • Paediatric Dentistry
  • GDC Specialist Register in Paediatric Dentistry
  • FDS/MFDS or equivalent qualification
  • Accreditation in Paediatric Dentistry
  • SAC-approved training programme or equivalent
  • Professional registration and licence to practise

Nice to have

  • Experience of provision of treatment with conscious sedation / general anaesthetic
  • Experience of provision of care for children with complex needs
  • Experience of management of surgical cases
  • Experience of management of dental trauma
  • Experience of multidisciplinary team working

Ready to apply?

You apply with the employer directly. Their original posting is here: https://www.jobs.nhs.uk/candidate/jobadvert/C9343-26-0885

Apply on Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust