Consultant in Paediatric Dentistry

Job summary

Consultant in Paediatric Dentistry Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust

Locations across MFT including Dental Health Unit and Regional Cleft Unit, Royal Manchester Children's Hospital, University Dental Hospital, Community Dental Service's Manchester

Contract: Substantive, Full-Time and part-time appointments considered (10 PAs available)

Join one of the UK's leading paediatric dental teams at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust. We're seeking a Consultants in Paediatric Dentistry to deliver specialist care across world-class institutions, serving a diverse population across the North West and North Wales.

Main duties of the job

You'll manage complex dental cases, contribute to multidisciplinary cleft clinics, and support education and research in a purpose-built Dental Health Unit with modern surgeries, sedation facilities, and Daycase and in-patient GA

We offer a supportive, innovative environment with opportunities for leadership, teaching, and service development.

You'll be part of a forward-thinking, multidisciplinary team committed to clinical excellence, innovation, and compassionate care. Whether your passion lies in having an impact on the education of undergraduate and postgraduate teaching of future paediatric dentists, improving oral health outcomes for children with complex needs, Cleft care, sedation, or multidisciplinary dental care, this is your chance to shape the future of paediatric dentistry.

Apply now and make a lasting impact.

About us

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) is a leading centre of clinical excellence, renowned for pioneering patient care, advanced medical research, and a collaborative multi-speciality environment. We are the largest provider of specialist services, and our Oxford Road Campus in Manchester is the largest health academic campus in Europe - a great place to progress your career.With over 30,000 employees, a turnover exceeding £3 billion, and 10 hospital and community services, join our team to help us deliver outstanding healthcare to our diverse communities.

We offer an engaging and supportive environment, with access to state-of-the-art facilities and cutting-edge technology. Research and Innovation are at the heart of our work, offering opportunities to lead research that shapes the future of medicine, working alongside experts, advancing clinical practice, and improving patient outcomes.

At MFT, we foster a culture where every colleague is valued and empowered to thrive. Your expertise is recognised, your ambitions are supported, and your impact is felt at every level. Whether you want to develop your clinical skills, pursue research interests, or seek leadership opportunities, MFT provides the ideal environment to achieve your medical or professional aspirations.

If you are dedicated to driving clinical innovation and delivering compassionate patient care, join us to shape tomorrow's healthcare; where clinical excellence, innovation, and your career will thrive.

Job responsibilities

To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading. So that youre even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, youll need to take time to read the Candidate Essentials Guidethat 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 youll need to be aware of before you submit an application form.

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Thank you for helping us uphold the values that make our Trust a place where people belong, grow, and thrive. We look forward to receiving your application.

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, please contact the manager named below.

Person specification

Management and Leadership

Essential

• Experience in the day-to-day clinical management of a Paediatric Dentistry service

Desirable

• Clinical leadership experience in paediatric dentistry
• Qualification in Medical Leadership

Quality Improvement

Essential

• Effective participation in clinical audit/service evaluations & quality improvement

Desirable

• Lead role in the delivery of QI initiatives

Teaching / Training

Essential

• Experience of postgraduate and undergraduate teaching and training, at an appropriate level
• Experience in supervising DCTs & StRs

Desirable

• Teaching qualification

Clinical Experience

Essential

• Experience in multi-disciplinary and multiprofessional management of complex paediatric dental patients
• Experience of delivering tertiary care in a Children's Hospital environment

Desirable

• Experience in Community Dental Services setting
• Competence in intravenous sedation as an operator-sedationist

Qualifications & Training

Essential

• BDS or equivalent
• Membership in Paediatric Dentistry or equivalent.
• Possession of a Certificate of Accreditation or eligibility for a CCST in Paediatric Dentistry.
• Possession of the Intercollegiate Specialty Fellowship Examination in Paediatric Dentistry or equivalent upon taking up post.

Desirable

• Other Postgraduate qualification in Paediatric Dentistry or equivalent (e.g. MSc, Professional Doctorate)
• Successful completion of a SAC approved 2-year minimum training programme in a FTTA in Paediatric Dentistry, or within 6 months of such, or equivalent 'run through' training

Research

Essential

• Ability to critically appraise scientific literature

Desirable

• Research qualification (e.g. MRes, PhD)
• Research relevant to Paediatric Dentistry
• Participation in clinical research Publications in peer-reviewed journals

Registration

Essential

• Full registration with the United Kingdom (UK) General Dental Council (GDC).
• Registered on GDC Specialist list in Paediatric Dentistry, UK

Personal Attributes

Desirable

• Clarity in written/spoken communication; adapts language appropriately; builds rapport, listens, persuades, negotiates
• Uses logical/lateral thinking
• Works effectively in the team, uses appropriate delegation, supports colleagues; supervises junior staff
• Manages time; prioritises information; competent IT skills
• Monitors situations and anticipates issues
• Operates under pressure; shows initiative and resilience; self-aware
• Commitment to an inclusive team environment