Consultant in Paediatric Dentistry

An exciting opportunity exists to lead the development of Paediatric Dental services within Grampian as a Consultant in Paediatric Dentistry. This is a permanent full time post based at Aberdeen Dental Hospital and Institute of Dentistry.

There are well established Restorative Dentistry, Orthodontic and Oral Surgery services within the building. Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Oral Medicine and the Royal Aberdeen Children's Hospital are on site.

Applicants must be innovative and demonstrate leadership skills which will support the continuous improvement of the service to help us deliver the best possible care for our patients.

There is opportunity to be involved with both undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and training.

Full registration with the UK General Dental Council is required. For more information visit General Dental Council.

Applicants must be on the General Dental Council's Specialist Register for Paediatric Dentistry. Applicants should also have obtained the ISFE in Paediatric Dentistry or be within 6 months of attainment at the time of interview for the post.

Informal enquiries to Dr Dean Barker, Consultant in Restorative Dentistry / Clinical Lead ADH at

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