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Main area
Paediatric Dentistry
Grade
Consultant
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Full time - 10 sessions per week
Job ref
387-S-3724MP
Employer
Bristol NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Bristol Dental Hospital
Town
Bristol
Salary
£113,565 - £150,569 pa pro rata
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
09/08/2026 23:59

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Consultant in Paediatric Dentistry

Consultant

As part of the transition to a Group Clinical Services structure within Bristol NHS Foundation Trust, there is an increased expectation of cross-site working.

Although roles will have a designated base, post holders are likely to be required to work across multiple Trust sites in line with service needs. Where this is not included in the initial job plan, any future requirement arising from the departmental restructures will be addressed through the job planning process. Travel time will be taken into consideration in line with contractual expectations.

North Bristol NHS Trust (NBT) and University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) have merged as of 1st July 2026 to become Bristol NHS Foundation Trust. This will create an exciting future that brings together the best of both organisations. As a single, strong and sustainable organisation, we will not only be able to deliver better outcomes for our patients and fairer care for our population, but it will also provide greater opportunities for our people.

Bristol NHS Foundation Trust recognise the value of a healthy work-life balance. When applying, speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate flexible working, so your work life fits around your home life.

We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates as they are under-represented within the Trust.

Our job adverts may close as soon as sufficient applications have been received. Considering this, if you are interested in this role, please do apply as soon as you can.

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Job overview

Join us in Bristol as a Consultant in Paediatric Dentistry — and help shape the future of children’s oral healthcare.

  • Do you hold a current GDC licence to practise?
  • Do you have experience in Paediatric Dentistry?
  • Are you looking to work in a thriving city centre Trust?

Bristol Dental Hospital is looking for an enthusiastic Consultant in Paediatric Dentistry to join our friendly, ambitious team at an exciting time of modernisation and service development.

Bristol Dental Hospital has recently refurbished the paediatric theatre suite, and plans are in place to upgrade the outpatient department.

Main duties of the job

This is a varied and rewarding role, combining specialist patient care, teaching, and strong university links within a regional referral centre. We are seeking a candidate who can deliver all elements of outpatient care, including new patient clinics and treatment planning, to treatment delivered under sedation and experience of treatment under general anaesthetic, which is provided both at Bristol Dental Hospital and at Bristol Royal Hospital for Children.

 

Why join us?

We offer an attractive package and the chance to build a fulfilling consultant career in one of the UK’s most vibrant cities:

·       Recruitment and Retention Premium of up to £15,000, plus relocation expenses of up to £8,000

·       Full-time 10PA post, with less than 10 PAs negotiable

·       No on-call commitment

·       Excellent teaching, research and academic opportunities through strong university links

·       A supportive, talented multidisciplinary team with a clear focus on innovation and high-quality care

·       The opportunity to work in a regional referral centre undergoing an exciting programme of modernisation

And then there’s Bristol: a lively, creative and diverse city with outstanding food, culture, schools and transport links. With London, the South West, Wales, the Cotswolds and the coast all within easy reach, it is a fantastic place to live, work and explore.

Working for our organisation

Bristol NHS Foundation Trust brings together more than 28,000 staff to deliver over 160 clinical services across thirteen hospital locations, operating from three main sites at Southmead, Bristol city centre and Weston.

With an annual turnover of 2.6 billion, we are now one of the largest NHS trusts in the United Kingdom.

Chaired by Ingrid Barker and led by Maria Kane as Chief Executive, Bristol NHS Foundation Trust aims to transform the way healthcare is delivered locally with a clear focus on making a difference for what we call our Four Ps:

 

  •  Better outcomes for our Patients
  •  More opportunities for our People
  •  Fairer more consistent care for our Population
  •  Best Value for Public Purse

Our vision for five years from now:

  • Patients will wait less time to be diagnosed and treated, and they will have the same high-quality experience and outcomes, regardless of who they are or where they live.
  • We will meet rising demand by maximising the use of our available resources.
  • More care will be delivered nearer to patients, in their homes or the community.
  • Digital technologies will have transformed the way we work and the way we deliver care.
  • Our people will feel engaged, energised and empowered by their work.
  • We will be known as a place where people enjoy working, training and building a career.
  • Our volume of globally renowned research and innovation will have grown significantly.
  • We will contribute to system financial balance

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

We offer an attractive package and the chance to build a fulfilling consultant career in one of the UK’s most vibrant cities:
•    Recruitment and Retention Premium of up to £15,000, plus relocation expenses of up to £8,000
•    Full-time 10PA post, with less than 10 PAs negotiable
•    No on-call commitment
•    Excellent teaching, research and academic opportunities through strong university links
•    A supportive, talented multidisciplinary team with a clear focus on innovation and high-quality care
•    The opportunity to work in a regional referral centre undergoing an exciting programme of modernisation
And then there’s Bristol: a lively, creative and diverse city with outstanding food, culture, schools and transport links. With London, the South West, Wales, the Cotswolds and the coast all within easy reach, it is a fantastic place to live, work and explore.

Person specification

Qualifications & Training

Essential criteria
  • Full registration including specialist list with the General Dental Council (GDC) or
  • Eligible for specialist registration within six months of interview or
  • Holder of Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT), or evidence of within six months of award of CCT or equivalent by date of interview
  • Examination in Paediatric Dentistry (or equivalent) or within six months of completion
  • Membership of appropriate Medical or Dental Defence Society Successful completion of a Specialty Advisory Committee (SAC) approved training program in Paediatric Dentistry (or equivalent), or within 6 months of completion
  • Additional post-CCST development over 2 years as recommended by SAC in Paediatric Dentistry, or equivalent
Desirable criteria
  • Higher academic qualification
  • Evidence of high-impact publications
  • High level recognition of their teaching, such as a postdoctoral qualification or Fellowship of Higher Education Academy or equivalent
  • Membership of relevant professional organisations relevant to Paediatric Dentistry

Experience

Essential criteria
  • Evidence of thorough and broad training and experience in relevant specialty
  • Able to take responsibility for delivering service without direct supervision
  • Developing and running undergraduate and postgraduate teaching programmes, at the appropriate level
  • Demonstrable experience of unsupervised clinical practice in Paediatric Dentistry
  • A track record of leadership and management of a multi-disciplinary team
  • Ability to appraise scientific literature critically
  • A working knowledge of clinical governance and effective participation in audit and quality improvement
  • Ability to prioritise, organise time appropriately and work independently
Desirable criteria
  • Evidence of a special interest and expertise that complements those of other consultants in the department and is consistent with the Trust’s service strategy
  • Management of clinical service
  • Management of academic staff
  • Evidence of teaching innovation with objective markers of teaching quality
  • Evidence of publication in high-impact scientific journals

Clinical Knowledge and Skills

Essential criteria
  • Up to date knowledge and experience of relevant specialty
  • Knowledge of NHS priorities with reference to specialty
Desirable criteria
  • Broad range of IT skills

Clinical Governance and Audit

Essential criteria
  • Understanding of clinical governance and the individual responsibilities it implies
  • Knowledge of the principles of clinical audit and evidence of participation
  • Positive approach to evidence based practice
  • Participation in continuing professional development (CPD) scheme and, where relevant, evidence of participation

Research

Essential criteria
  • Knowledge of the principles involved in research
  • Evidence of involvement in research
  • Evidence of peer review research papers
Desirable criteria
  • Ability to increase the academic profile of the department

Teaching and Training

Essential criteria
  • Experience of teaching medical students.
  • Experience of supervising trainees
  • Knowledge of teaching to a multidisciplinary team
Desirable criteria
  • Formal teaching qualification

Management & Leadership

Essential criteria
  • Evidence of management training and evidence of learning from it
  • Ability to organise efficient and smooth running of a specialist service
  • Ability to cope with and effectively organise the workload of a consultant
  • Ability to practice independently as a consultant
  • Ability to take on responsibility and show evidence of leadership
  • Ability to work under pressure and cope with setbacks
Desirable criteria
  • Demonstration of knowledge of NHS management structures
  • Management experience

Interpersonal, communication and team working skills

Essential criteria
  • Ability to communicate effectively with patients, relatives, clinical colleagues, support staff and other colleagues.
  • Good knowledge of, and ability to use, spoken and written English
  • Ability to present effectively to an audience, using a variety of methods, and to respond to questions and queries
  • Ability to develop effective working relationships on an individual and multi-professional basis with all levels of staff both within and across divisions
  • Ability to be a flexible team member

Other

Essential criteria
  • Ability to adapt and respond to changing circumstances
  • Awareness of personal limitations
  • Meets professional health requirements
  • Agreement to travel to and work in other Bristol NHS Foundation Trust sites necessitated by the role
Desirable criteria
  • Additional professional responsibilities at local, regional or national levels
  • Trained as a Consultant Appraiser

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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.

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Name
Ceit Scott-Terry
Job title
Deputy Divisional Director
Email address
[email protected]
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