# Specialist in Paediatric Dentistry Band C > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Bromley Healthcare CIC. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/specialist-in-paediatric-dentistry-band-c/89c66ddd-b322-4392-a4d3-3fb2fb5e1948 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/specialist-in-paediatric-dentistry-band-c/89c66ddd-b322-4392-a4d3-3fb2fb5e1948.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Bromley Healthcare CIC - **Location:** across sites - **Workplace type:** onsite - **Profession:** Dentist - **Grade:** Senior - **Salary:** £101434.00 to £116573.00 - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Full time - 37.5 hours per week - **Closing date:** 2026-09-08T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-08-25T09:18:46.472Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/-v8250580 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8250580?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** http://www.bromleyhealthcare.org.uk/ ## Job Content ### Job overview Specialist in Paediatric Dentistry £101,434 - £116,573 per annum inclusive of LW pa pro rata Permanent - 37.5 hrs per week The Specialist in Paediatric Dentistry is a senior clinician within the Community Dental Service, responsible for providing high-quality, evidence-based dental care for children and young people with complex oral health needs, behavioural challenges, medical conditions, disabilities and dental trauma. The postholder will provide specialist assessment, diagnosis, treatment planning and clinical management across a range of settings, including dental clinics, schools, domiciliary visits where appropriate and hospital environments. A key component of the role is regular participation in the weekly Paediatric General Anaesthesia service, including patient assessment, multidisciplinary treatment planning, provision of dental treatment under general anaesthesia and post-operative care. The postholder will also provide dental care using behavioural management techniques, inhalation sedation and intravenous conscious sedation where appropriate. As part of the multidisciplinary team, the postholder will provide specialist advice and support to colleagues, manage referrals for complex paediatric cases and contribute to the delivery of safe, effective and patient centred care. The role includes educational supervision, teaching and supporting the professional development of the wider dental team. Expected Interview date week commencing 14th of September 2026 ### Main duties of the job Provide specialist assessment, diagnosis, treatment planning and dental care for children and young people with complex oral health needs. Deliver specialist dental care in community clinics, schools, domiciliary settings where appropriate and hospital environments, including treatment under inhalation sedation, intravenous conscious sedation and general anaesthesia. Assess and manage children with dental trauma, developmental dental anomalies, significant dental anxiety, complex medical conditions and disabilities. Provide specialist advice, support and clinical guidance to colleagues and accept referrals for complex paediatric cases. Contribute to teaching, educational supervision and the professional development of dentists, trainees and other members of the dental team. Support the Clinical Director in the delivery and continuous improvement of the Paediatric Dentistry service through clinical governance, safeguarding, audit, quality improvement, guideline development and service evaluation. Work collaboratively with paediatricians, GPs, health visitors, school nursing teams, social care, education services and other healthcare professionals to deliver integrated, child-centred care. Maintain the highest standards of clinical practice, professionalism and record keeping in accordance with GDC Standards, national guidance and Bromley Healthcare policies. ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details of the duties, responsibilities and requirements associated with this role. ### Applicant requirements You must have appropriate UK professional registration. This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service. ## Person Specification ### Other **Essential** - Able to travel independently and efficiently between multiple Bromley Healthcare sites, schools, hospital settings and community locations to meet the operational requirements of the role. - Willing to work flexibly across Bromley Healthcare sites and participate in the weekly Paediatric General Anaesthesia service in accordance with the needs of the service. - Demonstrates a commitment to Bromley Healthcare values and to delivering safe, high-quality, patient-centred care. **Desirable** - Active participation in regional or national Paediatric Dentistry networks or professional groups. - Evidence of contributing to teaching, research, quality improvement or wider professional activities. - Commitment to supporting the ongoing development and innovation of Paediatric Dentistry services. ### Skills **Essential** - Demonstrable ability to assess, diagnose, treatment plan and manage children and young people with complex oral health needs, including behavioural challenges, medical conditions, disabilities, dental trauma and developmental dental anomalies. - Advanced clinical skills in behavioural management, inhalation sedation, intravenous conscious sedation and treatment planning for general anaesthesia. - Excellent communication, clinical decision-making and organisational skills, with the ability to provide specialist advice and support to colleagues, children, parents, carers and members of the multidisciplinary team. - Sound knowledge of safeguarding legislation and procedures relating to children and young people, with the ability to identify, manage and escalate safeguarding concerns appropriately and provide advice to colleagues. **Desirable** - Knowledge of Community Dental Services, NHS commissioning and current national guidance relating to Paediatric Dentistry. - Experience of developing and implementing clinical guidelines, quality improvement initiatives and service development. ### Qualifications **Essential** - BDS or equivalent dental qualification recognised by the General Dental Council (GDC), with full GDC registration. - Current registration on the GDC Specialist List in Paediatric Dentistry (or eligible for inclusion at the time of appointment) and Tri-Collegiate Membership in Paediatric Dentistry (MPaedDent) or equivalent recognised specialist qualification. - Hold a current NHS Dental Performer Number and demonstrate evidence of continuing professional development (CPD) relevant to Paediatric Dentistry. **Desirable** - Certificate or postgraduate qualification in Conscious Sedation. - Additional postgraduate qualification in medical education, healthcare management, leadership or quality improvement. ### Personal Qualities **Essential** - Enthusiastic, motivated and committed to delivering high-quality, child-centred care, demonstrating professionalism, integrity and discretion in all interactions. - Excellent communication, interpersonal, organisational and time management skills, with the ability to manage a demanding workload, prioritise effectively and build positive relationships with children, families, carers, colleagues and partner organisations. - Demonstrates resilience, adaptability and a collaborative, solutions-focused approach, working effectively with the Clinical Director and multidisciplinary colleagues to support service objectives, quality improvement and organisational priorities. **Desirable** - Demonstrates initiative and a proactive approach to service development, innovation and continuous improvement. - Enthusiastic about teaching, mentoring and supporting the professional development of colleagues. - Commitment to continuous professional development and active participation in professional networks. ## Documents - [occy health form (pdf, 232.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10562828) - [band c specialist in paediatric dentistry jd (docx, 117.7kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10562827) ## 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.