# Dentist in Paediatric Dentistry > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Central London Community Healthcare NHS Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/dentist-in-paediatric-dentistry/86c4cbbb-c6b1-4610-b992-43aa23c368e7 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/dentist-in-paediatric-dentistry/86c4cbbb-c6b1-4610-b992-43aa23c368e7.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Central London Community Healthcare NHS Trust - **Town:** London - **Region:** London - **Country:** England - **Profession:** Dentist - **Salary:** £54,502 - £81,753 per annum, inclusive of HCAS (pro rata) - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Full time, Flexible working, 15 hours per week (Two days a week - Mondays and Wednesdays 9:00am to 5:00pm) - **Closing date:** 2026-06-30T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-06-16T07:52:10.893Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/London/London/Central_London_Community_Healthcare_NHS_Trust/Dentist_Paediatric_Dentistry/Dentist_Paediatric_Dentistry-v8052478 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8052478?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.clch.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview We are delighted to offer an exciting opportunity to join our large, professional and welcoming Community and Specialist Dental Service. Working as part of a highly skilled multidisciplinary team, you will play a key role in providing high-quality dental care for children referred to the service. You will be supported by experienced Paediatric Specialists and Senior Paediatric Dentists, with opportunities to develop your clinical skills, contribute to excellent patient outcomes and help deliver compassionate, patient-centred care to children and their families from diverse backgrounds. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone is valued, respected and supported to thrive. This role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful difference to the oral health and wellbeing of children and young people while working within a supportive and experienced team. ### Main duties of the job - Undertake comprehensive examination, assessment and diagnosis of patients, ensuring care is tailored to individual needs. - Develop, implement and review appropriate treatment plans and ongoing care management for a range of patients. - Plan, deliver and evaluate interventions that promote oral health, prevent disease and support positive health outcomes. - Recognise commonly occurring medical emergencies and lead the dental team in providing appropriate immediate management using relevant techniques, equipment and medications. - Use appropriate local anaesthetic techniques and patient-centred approaches to manage pain, anxiety and comfort during treatment. - Provide sedation where clinically indicated and within the scope of practice and service requirements. - Carry out routine exodontias and simple surgical exodontias as appropriate. - Assess patients to identify when specialist advice, referral or multidisciplinary input is required. - Undertake appropriate investigations to support the assessment and management of the developing dentition and determine the need for specialist intervention. - Diagnose dental conditions and provide effective restorative treatment, including the restoration and replacement of teeth using appropriate techniques. - Work collaboratively with colleagues, patients, families and carers to deliver safe, effective, and equitable care. - Contribute to a positive and supportive team environment that values diversity and promotes excellent patient experience. ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities Successful applicants will be required to demonstrate alignment with the Trust’s values & the behaviours aligned to those values - Accountability, Inclusion, Compassion, and Empowerment, alongside fulfilling the duties detailed in the attached Job Description and Person Specification. ## Job Details We are delighted to offer an exciting opportunity to join our large, professional and welcoming Community and Specialist Dental Service. Working as part of a highly skilled multidisciplinary team, you will play a key role in providing high-quality dental care for children referred to the service. You will be supported by experienced Paediatric Specialists and Senior Paediatric Dentists, with opportunities to develop your clinical skills, contribute to excellent patient outcomes and help deliver compassionate, patient-centred care to children and their families from diverse backgrounds. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone is valued, respected and supported to thrive. This role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful difference to the oral health and wellbeing of children and young people while working within a supportive and experienced team. ## Job Description Undertake comprehensive examination, assessment and diagnosis of patients, ensuring care is tailored to individual needs. Develop, implement and review appropriate treatment plans and ongoing care management for a range of patients. Plan, deliver and evaluate interventions that promote oral health, prevent disease and support positive health outcomes. Recognise commonly occurring medical emergencies and lead the dental team in providing appropriate immediate management using relevant techniques, equipment and medications. Use appropriate local anaesthetic techniques and patient-centred approaches to manage pain, anxiety and comfort during treatment. Provide sedation where clinically indicated and within the scope of practice and service requirements. Carry out routine exodontias and simple surgical exodontias as appropriate. Assess patients to identify when specialist advice, referral or multidisciplinary input is required. Undertake appropriate investigations to support the assessment and management of the developing dentition and determine the need for specialist intervention. Diagnose dental conditions and provide effective restorative treatment, including the restoration and replacement of teeth using appropriate techniques. Work collaboratively with colleagues, patients, families and carers to deliver safe, effective, and equitable care. Contribute to a positive and supportive team environment that values diversity and promotes excellent patient experience. ## Responsibilities Successful applicants will be required to demonstrate alignment with the Trust’s values & the behaviours aligned to those values - Accountability, Inclusion, Compassion, and Empowerment, alongside fulfilling the duties detailed in the attached Job Description and Person Specification. ## Person Specification ### Experieance **Essential** - Post qualification experience in the CDS and a proven commitment to a career in the CDS - Demonstrate clinical expertise in dealing with children with Learning Difficulties - Able to deal with pre cooperative children - Able to work in both surgery and school settings **Desirable** - Experience of clinical audits - Demonstrable expertise in dental sedation ### Skills and Knowledge **Essential** - Knowledge of the CDS, it’s remit and client groups, and how it relates to the GDS - Demonstrable knowledge of current trends, policies and regulations relevant to dentistry - Proven commitment to relevant continuing education ### Education/Qualification **Essential** - Full registration with the GDC - Bachelor in Dental Surgery or equivalent - Proven maintenance of post-graduate continuing professional development **Desirable** - Post graduate qualification ## Documents - [clch trust values (pdf, 893.7kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10359149) - [functional requirements form (pdf, 439.8kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10344678) - [job description & person specification (pdf, 536.3kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10359148) ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.