Consultant in Restorative Dentistry

Job details

• Job reference: 245342
• Salary: Consultant (£111,430 - £148,064)
• Job closing date: 05/07/2026
• Job Type: Medical and Dental
• Location: Glasgow Dental Hospital
• Employment type: Permanent
• Hours Per Week: 40
• Job posted date: 04/06/2026
• Employer (NHS Board): NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde
• Department: Restorative Dentistry, Secondary Care Dental

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) is one of the largest healthcare systems in the UK employing around 40,000 staff in a wide range of clinical and non-clinical professions and job roles. We deliver acute hospital, primary, community and mental health care services to a population of over 1.15 million and a wider population of 2.2 million when our regional and national services are included.

The shift pattern for this post is to be confirmed

Applications are invited for a Consultant in Restorative Dentistry. This is a permanent, 10 PA post. We are the largest provider of specialist oral healthcare in Scotland. The post holder will join a large, well-established Department of Restorative Dentistry. Aside from clinical service provision, opportunities exist for undergraduate and postgraduate teaching, Quality Improvement activity, and participation in research. The Department has close links with other acute medical and surgical specialities in Greater Glasgow & Clyde.

The appointee will be responsible, together with colleagues, for the provision of specialist assessment, diagnosis, and treatment primarily including contributing to our hypodontia service as part of the Multi-Disciplinary Team. This service provides advice and treatment plans for referring practitioners and, where appropriate, provision of treatment.

The post holder would be expected to play an active role in the teaching and training of postgraduate dentists to specialist level.

You will be expected to have a high level of knowledge and expertise in the field of Restorative Dentistry. Opportunities for clinical activity in the other Restorative disciplines may arise, dependent on future service demands.

Applicants must have full GDC registration, have completed Specialist Training and be on the Restorative Dentistry Specialist Register of the GDC, or have a CCST date within six months of the date of interview.

Interested?

If you would like to find out more, we would love to hear from you.

For an informal discussion, please contact:

Mrs Beth Burns, Lead Clinician and Consultant in Restorative Dentistry, Email: beth.burns2@ggc.scot.nhs.uk. Tel: 0141 211 9627

Mr Alan Donaldson, Clinical Director Acute Dental Services and Consultant in Restorative Dentistry. Email: alan.donaldson@ggc.scot.nhs.uk Tel: 0141 211 9806 Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service and the Recruitment Process: Information for candidates

Interview Date: 23/07/2026

This post may close early to the volume of response. Please submit your application form as soon as possible.

Due to the volume of applications that we receive, we will not be able to provide shortlisting feedback.

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) recognises the importance of work-life balance and is committed to offering a range of flexible working options where service needs allow. For roles where less than full-time hours can be accommodated, and where the tenure is listed as “various”, we encourage applications from individuals seeking flexible working arrangements. Flexible working will be included as a topic for discussion during the recruitment process.

AI tools like ChatGPT or Copilot can be great for planning and preparing your application, but your answers must be your own.

• Show us the real you: Your application should reflect your skills, experience, and motivations authentically.
• Use AI wisely: It’s fine to use AI for ideas or to check spelling and grammar, but don’t let it write your answers.
• Why this matters: Applications that rely on AI-generated content may be withdrawn. By applying, you confirm your responses are based on your own knowledge and achievements.

Tip: Think of AI as a helper, not a substitute. We want to understand you, not an AI tool.

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde encourages applications from all sections of the community. We are committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion and are proud of the diverse workforce we employ.

By signing the Armed Forces Covenant, NHSGGC has pledged its commitment to being a Forces Friendly Employer. We welcome applications from across the Armed Forces Community and recognise military skills, experience and qualifications throughout the recruitment and selection process.

For application portal or log-in issues, please contact the Jobtrain Support Hub in the first instance.

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) is one of the largest healthcare systems in the UK employing around 40,000 staff in a wide range of clinical and non-clinical professions and job roles. We deliver acute hospital, primary, community and mental health care services to a population of over 1.15 million and a wider population of 2.2 million when our regional and national services are included.

The shift pattern for this post is to be confirmed

Applications are invited for a Consultant in Restorative Dentistry. This is a permanent, 10 PA post. We are the largest provider of specialist oral healthcare in Scotland. The post holder will join a large, well-established Department of Restorative Dentistry. Aside from clinical service provision, opportunities exist for undergraduate and postgraduate teaching, Quality Improvement activity, and participation in research. The Department has close links with other acute medical and surgical specialities in Greater Glasgow & Clyde.

The appointee will be responsible, together with colleagues, for the provision of specialist assessment, diagnosis, and treatment primarily including contributing to our hypodontia service as part of the Multi-Disciplinary Team. This service provides advice and treatment plans for referring practitioners and, where appropriate, provision of treatment.

The post holder would be expected to play an active role in the teaching and training of postgraduate dentists to specialist level.

You will be expected to have a high level of knowledge and expertise in the field of Restorative Dentistry. Opportunities for clinical activity in the other Restorative disciplines may arise, dependent on future service demands.

Applicants must have full GDC registration, have completed Specialist Training and be on the Restorative Dentistry Specialist Register of the GDC, or have a CCST date within six months of the date of interview.

Interested?

If you would like to find out more, we would love to hear from you.

For an informal discussion, please contact:

Mrs Beth Burns, Lead Clinician and Consultant in Restorative Dentistry, Email: beth.burns2@ggc.scot.nhs.uk. Tel: 0141 211 9627

Mr Alan Donaldson, Clinical Director Acute Dental Services and Consultant in Restorative Dentistry. Email: alan.donaldson@ggc.scot.nhs.uk Tel: 0141 211 9806 Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service and the Recruitment Process: Information for candidates

Interview Date: 23/07/2026

This post may close early to the volume of response. Please submit your application form as soon as possible.

Due to the volume of applications that we receive, we will not be able to provide shortlisting feedback.

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) recognises the importance of work-life balance and is committed to offering a range of flexible working options where service needs allow. For roles where less than full-time hours can be accommodated, and where the tenure is listed as “various”, we encourage applications from individuals seeking flexible working arrangements. Flexible working will be included as a topic for discussion during the recruitment process.

AI tools like ChatGPT or Copilot can be great for planning and preparing your application, but your answers must be your own.

• Show us the real you: Your application should reflect your skills, experience, and motivations authentically.
• Use AI wisely: It’s fine to use AI for ideas or to check spelling and grammar, but don’t let it write your answers.
• Why this matters: Applications that rely on AI-generated content may be withdrawn. By applying, you confirm your responses are based on your own knowledge and achievements.

Tip: Think of AI as a helper, not a substitute. We want to understand you, not an AI tool.

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde encourages applications from all sections of the community. We are committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion and are proud of the diverse workforce we employ.

By signing the Armed Forces Covenant, NHSGGC has pledged its commitment to being a Forces Friendly Employer. We welcome applications from across the Armed Forces Community and recognise military skills, experience and qualifications throughout the recruitment and selection process.

For application portal or log-in issues, please contact the Jobtrain Support Hub in the first instance.