Croydon Health Services NHS Trust

Dental (Restorative) - Speciality Doctor in Endodontics

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Inner London, Greater London
Permanent
Radiographer
GBP 2,162 - 82,400 per year

Posted 8 day(s) ago

Reference: MS8237889


Job summary

Croydon University Hospital is seeking a part-time Specialty Doctor in Restorative Dentistry (Endodontics) to join its expanding team for three days per week, ideally Monday, Tuesday and Thursday, with flexibility and potential for job sharing. The successful candidate will support the delivery of Endodontic services, including the assessment and treatment of patients referred to the Restorative Dentistry Department. The post is well suited to Endodontic specialists seeking to develop their clinical, teaching and leadership experience within a hospital setting. Applicants should ideally be on the GDC Specialist Register or within six months of obtaining CCST.

The department has benefited from significant investment, including modern surgeries, upgraded equipment and a postgraduate phantom head teaching facility funded by Health Education England. Led by two part-time consultants, the service is committed to innovation, clinical excellence and continued development.

The Trust supports professional development through training and supervision where required. The post is subject to a DBS check, and applicants must hold current UK professional registration. Recruitment is managed through Trac. The Trust reserves the right to close the vacancy early if sufficient applications are received.

Main duties of the job

Main Duties of the Job

- Assessment of endodontic patients referred to the department

- Treatment of patients referred for endodontic management

- Referral of patients back to the referring clinician following successful treatment

- Take part in audit and research at both department and hospital level where appropriate

- Participate in training when and if appropriate

- Be able to work independently

About us

Croydon Health Services NHS Trust provides healthcare services to a diverse and growing population through Croydon University Hospital, Purley Memorial Hospital, community clinics and care delivered in patients' homes. With more than 3,600 staff, the Trust is a supportive and inclusive organisation where employees are encouraged to contribute to service improvement and innovation.

Through its Listening into Action programme, staff at all levels are empowered to identify changes, influence decisions and help shape healthcare services. The Trust works collaboratively with partner organisations to provide integrated, patient-centred care for people of all ages.

Recognising its workforce as its greatest asset, the Trust offers flexible working opportunities and a range of staff benefits, including parking, a gym, wellbeing initiatives, an on-site nursery and a cycle-to-work scheme. The Trust is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion, ensuring fair access to opportunities for all.

Croydon Health Services promotes a caring, respectful and inclusive environment where patients, visitors and staff are treated with dignity and feel valued regardless of age, gender, race, religion, sexual orientation or disability. Staff are expected to uphold these values and place patients at the centre of everything they do.

The Trust welcomes motivated individuals who share its values and commitment to delivering high-quality care, continuous improvement and an excellent patient experience

Details
Date posted

28 September 2026

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Specialty Doctor

Salary

£52,530 to £82,400 a year Plus £2162 London Weighting

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

MS8237889

Job locations

Croydon Health Services

530 London Road

Croydon

CR7 7YE

United Kingdom


Job description
Job responsibilities

Please refer to JD attached.

For further details / informal visits contact: Miss Jennifer Jalili (Consultant in Restorative Dentistry) at [email protected]

Job description
Job responsibilities

Please refer to JD attached.

For further details / informal visits contact: Miss Jennifer Jalili (Consultant in Restorative Dentistry) at [email protected]

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
  • BDS MJDF/MFDS
  • Full registration with the GDC
  • Inclusion in the specialist register for Endodontics
  • A Masters or MClinDent in either restorative dentistry or one of its monospecialties
Desirable
  • PhD, FDSRCS
Training and Experience
Essential
  • Completion of SAC approved 3 years training programmes in Endodontics
Desirable
  • Successful completion of a Restorative Dentistry Dental Core Training hospital post
Administration
Essential
  • Ability to organise and manage work
  • Able to demonstrate communication skills within multi-disciplinary team
  • Understanding of the principles of clinical governance
Desirable
  • Experience in day to day organisation of services in a busy hospital settings
Audit
Essential
  • Must have undertaken and completed audit projects
  • Thorough understanding of principles of medical audit
  • Local audit presentation
Desirable
  • National presentation of audits
Research
Essential
  • Publication of relevant review articles or case reports
Desirable
  • Relevant research experience in one or more aspects of specialty specific topic
  • Experience in clinical research
Personal Skills
Essential
  • Effective communicator, able to work in a multidisciplinary team and cooperate with all medical and paramedical staff
  • Flexible and adaptable, able to cover colleagues' absence
  • Professional attitude towards work, reliable, good record of attendance and tidy personal appearance
  • Manages and prioritises time, workload, and information effectively
  • Capacity to monitor developing situations and anticipate issues. Capacity to operate under pressure with initiative & resilience
  • Able to use logical/lateral thinking to solve problems/make decisions
Trust Values
Essential
  • Able to demonstrate an understanding of Croydon Health Services Values Commitment to uphold Croydon Health Services Values
  • Commitment to uphold Croydon Health Services Values
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
  • BDS MJDF/MFDS
  • Full registration with the GDC
  • Inclusion in the specialist register for Endodontics
  • A Masters or MClinDent in either restorative dentistry or one of its monospecialties
Desirable
  • PhD, FDSRCS
Training and Experience
Essential
  • Completion of SAC approved 3 years training programmes in Endodontics
Desirable
  • Successful completion of a Restorative Dentistry Dental Core Training hospital post
Administration
Essential
  • Ability to organise and manage work
  • Able to demonstrate communication skills within multi-disciplinary team
  • Understanding of the principles of clinical governance
Desirable
  • Experience in day to day organisation of services in a busy hospital settings
Audit
Essential
  • Must have undertaken and completed audit projects
  • Thorough understanding of principles of medical audit
  • Local audit presentation
Desirable
  • National presentation of audits
Research
Essential
  • Publication of relevant review articles or case reports
Desirable
  • Relevant research experience in one or more aspects of specialty specific topic
  • Experience in clinical research
Personal Skills
Essential
  • Effective communicator, able to work in a multidisciplinary team and cooperate with all medical and paramedical staff
  • Flexible and adaptable, able to cover colleagues' absence
  • Professional attitude towards work, reliable, good record of attendance and tidy personal appearance
  • Manages and prioritises time, workload, and information effectively
  • Capacity to monitor developing situations and anticipate issues. Capacity to operate under pressure with initiative & resilience
  • Able to use logical/lateral thinking to solve problems/make decisions
Trust Values
Essential
  • Able to demonstrate an understanding of Croydon Health Services Values Commitment to uphold Croydon Health Services Values
  • Commitment to uphold Croydon Health Services Values
Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details
Employer name

Croydon Health Services NHS Trust

Address

Croydon Health Services

530 London Road

Croydon

CR7 7YE

United Kingdom


Employer's website

https://www.croydonhealthservices.nhs.uk/recruitment/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details
Employer name

Croydon Health Services NHS Trust

Address

Croydon Health Services

530 London Road

Croydon

CR7 7YE

United Kingdom


Employer's website

https://www.croydonhealthservices.nhs.uk/recruitment/ (Opens in a new tab)