Consultant in Paediatric Dentistry

Job summary

We are looking for a capable and enthusiastic colleague to join our well integrated Specialist Community Dental Service team at County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust to support our advisory and treatment services in Paediatric Dentistry.There is exciting opportunity to be actively involved in the future of the Paediatric Dentistry at CDDFT and significantly contributing to the strategic and operational planning of the Service.

Candidates for the post must be registered dental practitioners, have an interest, and hold a postgraduate qualification in Conscious Sedation. The successful candidate will be on the GDCs specialist list in Paediatric Dentistry and will have completed an SAC approved two year minimum post CCST training programme in Paediatric Dentistry and successful at ISFE (or equivalent). Evidence of experience and teaching of Specialty trainees would be beneficial. In addition to the role, we can offer you a commitment to teaching, education, research and audit.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be expected to work from multiple sites within the county and provide high quality oral health care for children with developmental, medical and special needs who fall within the remit of the County Durham & Darlington Specialist Community Dental Services team. The post will involve the administration of treatment under Day Case GA and Sedation as appropriate. The post holder will work closely with Consultants in Paediatric Dentistry and Special Care Dentistry and as part of local multidisciplinary networks to develop patient pathways.

Job responsibilities

If you are being interviewed you must accept an interview slot in the system to continue, even if you have arranged with the manager

You must be able to produce ALL certificates stated essential in the person specification or you will not be able to complete pre-employment checks

We provide hospital services from two acute sites - Darlington Memorial Hospital and University Hospital of North Durham. We have a centre for planned care in Bishop Auckland and provide care from community hospitals in Chester-le-Street, Shotley Bridge, Barnard Castle, Sedgefield and Weardale as well as over 80 other community based settings and providing care in patients' homes.

We particularly welcome applications from disabled and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates as BAME and disabled people are currently under-represented

From April 1 2024 we are unable to offer sponsorship for healthcare roles that do not meet the minimum salary, If you are in the UK on a VISA please ensure you have no restrictions that would prevent you from taking this post.

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