Job summary

The Department of Paediatric Dentistry at Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust is seeking to appoint a full-time 8 PA Locum Consultant Paediatric Dentist to join our enthusiastic and forward-thinking team. This is a fixed-term appointment for one year.

Applicants must:

Be fully registered with the GDC and included on the GDC Specialist Register in Paediatric Dentistry.

Hold FDS/MFDS or an equivalent qualification.

Be accredited, or within six months of achieving accreditation, at the time of interview.

Have completed a SAC-approved training programme or equivalent.

Hold the appropriate professional registration and licence to practise.

Be on the relevant Specialist Register, or within six months of obtaining CCT or an equivalent qualification, at the time of interview.

Main duties of the job

This is an 8 PA consultant appointment in Paediatric Dentistry. The post will be based at St Helier Hospital; however, as part of the role, the successful candidate will be expected to work at any other location owned or served by the Trust, either on an ongoing or temporary basis, depending on service requirements.

The department runs regular joint paediatric dentistry and orthodontic clinics, and the successful candidate will be expected to have a particular interest in, and contribute to, these clinics.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and committed colleague who will contribute positively to the continued development of the service and work collaboratively within the multidisciplinary team.

The principal duty of this post is to provide a comprehensive, high-quality clinical service to patients within the specialty of Paediatric Dentistry.

About us

St George's, Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals and Health Group cares for a population of four million people in South West London and North East Surrey.Our sites include St George's Hospital, one of 11 major trauma centres in the UK and the largest healthcare provider and major teaching hospital in the area; St Helier Hospital, home to the South West Thames Renal and Transplantation Unit and Queen Mary's Hospital for Children; and Epsom Hospital, home to the South West London Elective Orthopaedic Centre (SWLEOC).

After years of collaboration, our two Trusts became a hospitals group in 2021. While remaining as two separate Trusts, being a hospitals group will help us to collaborate more closely on research, and the development, education, and training of our 17,000-strong workforce.

At gesh we are committed to supporting flexible working arrangements. Applicants are encouraged to discuss any flexibility they may need during the recruitment process.

Details

Date posted

27 October 2026

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

£113,565 to £150,569 a year per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

343-LCON-225

Job locations

St Helier Hospital

Wrythe Lane

Carshalton

SM5 1AA

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

The post holder will:

• Always maintain patient confidentiality.
• Undertake the duties outlined in the agreed job plan, as amended or substituted from time to time, and in agreement with the Clinical Director.
• Be responsible and managerially accountable for the reasonable and effective use of Trust resources within their area of responsibility and influence, and professionally accountable to the Medical Director.
• Complete all relevant Trust induction and mandatory training programmes.
• Be responsible for the clinical management of inpatients and outpatients under their care.
• Provide a consultant-led specialist oral healthcare service for Paediatric Dentistry.
• Participate in clinical and other service activities to ensure a high standard of patient care, including making a significant contribution to the collection and review of data to demonstrate patient outcomes at Trust, local and national levels.
• Provide dental care for paediatric patients requiring specialist treatment under local anaesthesia, sedation and general anaesthesia.
• Manage waiting lists appropriately for patients requiring oral rehabilitation under general anaesthesia.
• Coordinate the care of patients requiring oral rehabilitation under general anaesthesia, ensuring appropriate involvement of relevant members of the multidisciplinary team in the planning and delivery of care, both pre- and post-operatively.
• Play an active role in the clinical supervision, training and education of junior staff.
• Contribute to the training and education of postgraduate trainees.
• Contribute to the development and management of clinical services within the specialty.
• Support the achievement of referral-to-treatment (RTT) targets and ensure that patient pathways comply with relevant Department of Health and NHS requirements.
• Teaching and Training Share responsibility with other Consultants for the recruitment, appointment and supervision of junior medical and dental staff, in accordance with Trust policies and procedures. Allocate regular time for the teaching and training of junior staff and contribute, as appropriate, to postgraduate education and continuing professional development. Contribute to the teaching and training of undergraduate and postgraduate students as part of agreed departmental and Trust teaching arrangements. Support the development of a positive learning environment and contribute to the supervision and assessment of trainees and other learners within the department. Management and Governance Be responsible for the management, appraisal and, where appropriate, disciplinary processes relating to resident and specialty doctors attached to the post holder, seeking appropriate advice in accordance with Trust policies and procedures. Provide advice, as required, to the Executive Team and Trust Board, General Practitioners and other relevant stakeholders on the planning and provision of clinical services locally, regionally and nationally, while maintaining confidentiality in relation to Trust business. Co-operate with the Trust's management structures and arrangements and contribute positively to effective service management. Fully participate in the Trust's Clinical Governance arrangements, including clinical audit, quality improvement and research where appropriate. The post holder will work with colleagues and the Trust Board to pursue agreed clinical governance priorities and support the implementation of recommendations arising from audit and review in order to promote best practice. Participate in consultant appraisal and job planning reviews at least annually and in accordance with Trust policies and procedures. Comply with all relevant Trust policies, procedures, protocols and guidelines. Ensure that all intellectual property rights belonging to the Trust are appropriately protected and observed. Contribute to the continuous improvement of patient safety, quality of care and service delivery within Paediatric Dentistry.

Job description Job responsibilities The post holder will: Always maintain patient confidentiality. Undertake the duties outlined in the agreed job plan, as amended or substituted from time to time, and in agreement with the Clinical Director. Be responsible and managerially accountable for the reasonable and effective use of Trust resources within their area of responsibility and influence, and professionally accountable to the Medical Director. Complete all relevant Trust induction and mandatory training programmes. Be responsible for the clinical management of inpatients and outpatients under their care. Provide a consultant-led specialist oral healthcare service for Paediatric Dentistry. Participate in clinical and other service activities to ensure a high standard of patient care, including making a significant contribution to the collection and review of data to demonstrate patient outcomes at Trust, local and national levels. Provide dental care for paediatric patients requiring specialist treatment under local anaesthesia, sedation and general anaesthesia. Manage waiting lists appropriately for patients requiring oral rehabilitation under general anaesthesia. Coordinate the care of patients requiring oral rehabilitation under general anaesthesia, ensuring appropriate involvement of relevant members of the multidisciplinary team in the planning and delivery of care, both pre- and post-operatively. Play an active role in the clinical supervision, training and education of junior staff. Contribute to the training and education of postgraduate trainees. Contribute to the development and management of clinical services within the specialty. Support the achievement of referral-to-treatment (RTT) targets and ensure that patient pathways comply with relevant Department of Health and NHS requirements. Teaching and Training Share responsibility with other Consultants for the recruitment, appointment and supervision of junior medical and dental staff, in accordance with Trust policies and procedures. Allocate regular time for the teaching and training of junior staff and contribute, as appropriate, to postgraduate education and continuing professional development. Contribute to the teaching and training of undergraduate and postgraduate students as part of agreed departmental and Trust teaching arrangements. Support the development of a positive learning environment and contribute to the supervision and assessment of trainees and other learners within the department. Management and Governance Be responsible for the management, appraisal and, where appropriate, disciplinary processes relating to resident and specialty doctors attached to the post holder, seeking appropriate advice in accordance with Trust policies and procedures. Provide advice, as required, to the Executive Team and Trust Board, General Practitioners and other relevant stakeholders on the planning and provision of clinical services locally, regionally and nationally, while maintaining confidentiality in relation to Trust business. Co-operate with the Trust's management structures and arrangements and contribute positively to effective service management. Fully participate in the Trust's Clinical Governance arrangements, including clinical audit, quality improvement and research where appropriate. The post holder will work with colleagues and the Trust Board to pursue agreed clinical governance priorities and support the implementation of recommendations arising from audit and review in order to promote best practice. Participate in consultant appraisal and job planning reviews at least annually and in accordance with Trust policies and procedures. Comply with all relevant Trust policies, procedures, protocols and guidelines. Ensure that all intellectual property rights belonging to the Trust are appropriately protected and observed. Contribute to the continuous improvement of patient safety, quality of care and service delivery within Paediatric Dentistry.

Person Specification

Registration

Essential

• oFull registration with the United Kingdom. General Dental Council (GDC) on the Specialist List for Paediatric Dentistry
• oMembership or Fellowship in Paediatric Dentistry, or equivalent This may or may not include post CCST Training and Intercollegiate Specialty Fellowship Examination in Paediatric Dentistry (ISFE) OR equivalent.

Clinical Activity

Essential

• oClinical experience expected of a consultant in Paediatric Dentistry. oFull range of skills expected of a consultant in Paediatric Dentistry, including sedation skills. Work independently. Team skills. oExperience of provision of treatment with conscious sedation / general anaesthetic

Desirable

• As required by post, usually as desirable, and might include, for example, statements such as: Experience of provision of treatment with conscious sedation / general anesthetic Experience of provision of care for children with complex needs Experience of management of surgical cases Experience of management of dental trauma Experience of multidisciplinary team working Experience in Community Dental Service / primary care / other dental settings.

Leadership / Management skills

Essential

• oCommunication; Ability to communicate with clarity and intelligently in written and spoken English; ability to build rapport, listen, persuade/ negotiate. oAccountability; Ability to take responsibility, lead, make decisions and exert appropriate authority. oInterpersonal Skills; Empathy, understanding, listening skills, patience and ability to work co-operatively with others.oStaff Management; Experience of performance management, developing and motivating staff. oFinance; Ref/ Int Knowledge of finance and budgets.

Research. Teaching skill & experience

Essential

• oAbility to appraise scientific literature critically. oDefine track record of research, publications/ understanding / knowledge of Research ethics. oExperience of teaching and training undergraduates, postgraduates and junior medical staff.

Desirable

• Publications in peer reviewed journals Research qualification Research relevant to Paediatric Dentistry

Person Specification Registration Essential oFull registration with the United Kingdom. General Dental Council (GDC) on the Specialist List for Paediatric Dentistry oMembership or Fellowship in Paediatric Dentistry, or equivalent This may or may not include post CCST Training and Intercollegiate Specialty Fellowship Examination in Paediatric Dentistry (ISFE) OR equivalent. Clinical Activity Essential oClinical experience expected of a consultant in Paediatric Dentistry. oFull range of skills expected of a consultant in Paediatric Dentistry, including sedation skills. Work independently. Team skills. oExperience of provision of treatment with conscious sedation / general anaesthetic Desirable As required by post, usually as desirable, and might include, for example, statements such as: Experience of provision of treatment with conscious sedation / general anesthetic Experience of provision of care for children with complex needs Experience of management of surgical cases Experience of management of dental trauma Experience of multidisciplinary team working Experience in Community Dental Service / primary care / other dental settings. Leadership / Management skills Essential oCommunication; Ability to communicate with clarity and intelligently in written and spoken English; ability to build rapport, listen, persuade/ negotiate. oAccountability; Ability to take responsibility, lead, make decisions and exert appropriate authority. oInterpersonal Skills; Empathy, understanding, listening skills, patience and ability to work co-operatively with others.oStaff Management; Experience of performance management, developing and motivating staff. oFinance; Ref/ Int Knowledge of finance and budgets. Research. Teaching skill & experience Essential oAbility to appraise scientific literature critically. oDefine track record of research, publications/ understanding / knowledge of Research ethics. oExperience of teaching and training undergraduates, postgraduates and junior medical staff. Desirable Publications in peer reviewed journals Research qualification Research relevant to Paediatric Dentistry

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

Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

St Helier Hospital

Wrythe Lane

Carshalton

SM5 1AA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/work-for-us (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

St Helier Hospital

Wrythe Lane

Carshalton

SM5 1AA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/work-for-us (Opens in a new tab)