Specialist Dentist in Paediatric Dentistry

Job overview

We are looking for a Specialist in Paediatric Dentistry to join a forward thinking and innovative community dental service. Working alongside a Consultant and a Specialist in Special Care Dentistry you will provide leadership in managing level 3a Paediatric referrals to our service.

The applicants will also to assist with the day-to-day running of our busy pediatric dentistry department at the University Dental Hospital (UDHM) for 4 PA's per week. You will work hard, but will be rewarded with an excellent professional and personal experience.

The successful applicant will join and complement the existing team in this subspecialty area.

Main duties of the job

In community services the Specialist will work in partnership with the wider community dental services team and will focus on the provision of Level 3a treatment of children .

In UDHM The specialty Dentist will join the paediatric dental Team to undertake the assessment and treatment of children referred to the Department, in the University Dental Hospital of Manchester.  Clinical activity in the unit is provided by Specialists and Consultants. This substantive post will meet existing needs within our team.

You will also provide support and leadership for the rest of the dental team across both services.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience you’ll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the ‘Supporting Documents’ heading.   So that you’re even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, you’ll need to take time to read the ‘Candidate Essentials Guide’ that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification.  This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how ‘we care for you as you care for others’.  Most importantly, it also contains critical information you’ll need to be aware of before you submit an application form.

COVID-19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and of course patients from the virus when working in our healthcare settings. Whilst COVID-19 vaccination is not currently a condition of employment, we do encourage our staff to get vaccinated. If you are unvaccinated, there is helpful advice and information available by searching on the ‘NHS England’ website where you can also find out more about how to access the vaccination.

Diversity Matters

MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post.  As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you.  If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, email our team at [email protected].

We’re looking forward to hearing from you!