Consultant in Paediatric Dentistry

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This post is for 0.6 WTE (6Pas) Substantive Consultant in paediatric Dentistry with the Community Dental Service at Sunderland and South Tyneside NHS foundation Trust. This post will be based in Clarendon but most clinic session will occur in paediatric theatres in Sunderland Royal Hospital and in other community clinics based across the service. The department receives referrals from other tertiary services, general dental practitioners and medical practitioners with severe medical complexity, anxiety and trauma.

The successful candidate will join a supportive, caring team and undertake new patient consult clinics including treatment under inhalational, intravenous sedation or general anaesthetic. They must be fully registered with the General Dental Council (GDC) UK and on the GDC Specialist Register in Paediatric Dentistry or equivalent. They must be accredited or within 6 months of such accreditation at interview stage and have completed SAC approved training programme or equivalent.

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One Team One Trust - There are many reasons to work at our Trust. From our commitment to putting people first to our accessible services and award winning teams. We have a passion for research, innovation and tackling inequalities. We are committed to respect, fairness and civility and promote a compassionate, caring and positive culture / working environment.

We welcome all applications irrespective of peoples race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion/belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity and in particular those from under- represented groups. Looking after our workforces health and wellbeing is a priority for us. We also provide access to high quality education, training, career progression and support. Flexible working is supported via our Flexible Working Policy.

The Trust employs around 8,746 people and provides a range of hospital services to a local community of around 430,000 residents. We also provide a range of more specialised services outside this area. We offer our staff outstanding benefits - Fitness Centre (SRH), libraries at both hospital sites, chaplaincy support and access to a Care Co-ordinator to help staff with childcare arrangements.If you use AI, and it poses a risk to the integrity of your individual recruitment process, we may withdraw your application at any stage of the process.