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Job overview
Join us in Bristol as a Consultant in Paediatric Dentistry — and help shape the future of children’s oral healthcare.
- Do you hold a current GDC licence to practise?
- Do you have experience in Paediatric Dentistry?
- Are you looking to work in a thriving city centre Trust?
Bristol Dental Hospital is looking for an enthusiastic Consultant in Paediatric Dentistry to join our friendly, ambitious team at an exciting time of modernisation and service development.
Bristol Dental Hospital has recently refurbished the paediatric theatre suite, and plans are in place to upgrade the outpatient department.
Main duties of the job
This is a varied and rewarding role, combining specialist patient care, teaching, and strong university links within a regional referral centre. We are seeking a candidate who can deliver all elements of outpatient care, including new patient clinics and treatment planning, to treatment delivered under sedation and experience of treatment under general anaesthetic, which is provided both at Bristol Dental Hospital and at Bristol Royal Hospital for Children.
Why join us?
We offer an attractive package and the chance to build a fulfilling consultant career in one of the UK’s most vibrant cities:
- Recruitment and Retention Premium of up to £15,000, plus relocation expenses of up to £8,000
- Full-time 10PA post, with less than 10 PAs negotiable
- No on-call commitment
- Excellent teaching, research and academic opportunities through strong university links
- A supportive, talented multidisciplinary team with a clear focus on innovation and high-quality care
- The opportunity to work in a regional referral centre undergoing an exciting programme of modernisation
And then there’s Bristol: a lively, creative and diverse city with outstanding food, culture, schools and transport links. With London, the South West, Wales, the Cotswolds and the coast all within easy reach, it is a fantastic place to live, work and explore.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
We offer an attractive package and the chance to build a fulfilling consultant career in one of the UK’s most vibrant cities: • Recruitment and Retention Premium of up to £15,000, plus relocation expenses of up to £8,000 • Full-time 10PA post, with less than 10 PAs negotiable • No on-call commitment • Excellent teaching, research and academic opportunities through strong university links • A supportive, talented multidisciplinary team with a clear focus on innovation and high-quality care • The opportunity to work in a regional referral centre undergoing an exciting programme of modernisation And then there’s Bristol: a lively, creative and diverse city with outstanding food, culture, schools and transport links. With London, the South West, Wales, the Cotswolds and the coast all within easy reach, it is a fantastic place to live, work and explore.
Person specification
Other
Essential
- Ability to adapt and respond to changing circumstances
- Awareness of personal limitations
- Meets professional health requirements
- Agreement to travel to and work in other Bristol NHS Foundation Trust sites necessitated by the role
Desirable
- Additional professional responsibilities at local, regional or national levels
- Trained as a Consultant Appraiser
Research
Essential
- Knowledge of the principles involved in research
- Evidence of involvement in research
- Evidence of peer review research papers
Desirable
- Ability to increase the academic profile of the department
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of thorough and broad training and experience in relevant specialty
- Able to take responsibility for delivering service without direct supervision
- Developing and running undergraduate and postgraduate teaching programmes, at the appropriate level
- Demonstrable experience of unsupervised clinical practice in Paediatric Dentistry
- A track record of leadership and management of a multi-disciplinary team
- Ability to appraise scientific literature critically
- A working knowledge of clinical governance and effective participation in audit and quality improvement
- Ability to prioritise, organise time appropriately and work independently
Desirable
- Evidence of a special interest and expertise that complements those of other consultants in the department and is consistent with the Trust’s service strategy
- Management of clinical service
- Management of academic staff
- Evidence of teaching innovation with objective markers of teaching quality
- Evidence of publication in high-impact scientific journals
Teaching and Training
Essential
- Experience of teaching medical students.
- Experience of supervising trainees
- Knowledge of teaching to a multidisciplinary team
Desirable
- Formal teaching qualification
Management & Leadership
Essential
- Evidence of management training and evidence of learning from it
- Ability to organise efficient and smooth running of a specialist service
- Ability to cope with and effectively organise the workload of a consultant
- Ability to practice independently as a consultant
- Ability to take on responsibility and show evidence of leadership
- Ability to work under pressure and cope with setbacks
Desirable
- Demonstration of knowledge of NHS management structures
- Management experience
Qualifications & Training
Essential
- Full registration including specialist list with the General Dental Council (GDC) or
- Eligible for specialist registration within six months of interview or
- Holder of Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT), or evidence of within six months of award of CCT or equivalent by date of interview
- Examination in Paediatric Dentistry (or equivalent) or within six months of completion
- Membership of appropriate Medical or Dental Defence Society Successful completion of a Specialty Advisory Committee (SAC) approved training program in Paediatric Dentistry (or equivalent), or within 6 months of completion
- Additional post-CCST development over 2 years as recommended by SAC in Paediatric Dentistry, or equivalent
Desirable
- Higher academic qualification
- Evidence of high-impact publications
- High level recognition of their teaching, such as a postdoctoral qualification or Fellowship of Higher Education Academy or equivalent
- Membership of relevant professional organisations relevant to Paediatric Dentistry
Clinical Governance and Audit
Essential
- Understanding of clinical governance and the individual responsibilities it implies
- Knowledge of the principles of clinical audit and evidence of participation
- Positive approach to evidence based practice
- Participation in continuing professional development (CPD) scheme and, where relevant, evidence of participation
Clinical Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Up to date knowledge and experience of relevant specialty
- Knowledge of NHS priorities with reference to specialty
Desirable
- Broad range of IT skills
Interpersonal, communication and team working skills
Essential
- Ability to communicate effectively with patients, relatives, clinical colleagues, support staff and other colleagues.
- Good knowledge of, and ability to use, spoken and written English
- Ability to present effectively to an audience, using a variety of methods, and to respond to questions and queries
- Ability to develop effective working relationships on an individual and multi-professional basis with all levels of staff both within and across divisions
- Ability to be a flexible team member
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This advert is for Consultant in Paediatric Dentistry with University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust in Bristol, South West, England. It is listed as a Consultant Dentist role. The advertised salary is £113,565 - £150,569 pa pro rata. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 09 Aug 2026.
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