Consultant in Paediatric Dentistry

Job summary

This post offers an exciting opportunity to join a busy and enthusiastic team delivering level 2 and 3 care to Paediatric Dental Patients across Hull and East Riding. You would be working alongside an experienced Consultant in Paediatric Dentistry who has worked in the service for 25 years, a Specialist, two level 2 accredited Senior Dental Officers, dental officers and dental therapists, and a team of trainees (JDFCT's, Level 2, DCTs, STRs).Main

duties of the jobWe are fully equipped for all types of outpatient treatments including inhalation sedation, complex trauma (we have a microscope) and advanced restorative care. We have access to CBCT and GA services and participate in MDT clinics (Cleft, JOP and Paeds/Restorative). We are happy to discuss the post and answer any queries and would welcome a visit from anyone that might be interested in applying.

Also happy to discuss further with interested STR's in their last year of training.

Interviews will be held on 6th November 2026. No alternative date will be provided so please ensure you can make this date before applying.

For further information about the role or to visit the department, please contact, Elizabeth O'Sullivan, Clinical Lead on  or email elizabeth.o'sullivan1

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Details Date posted
22 July 2026

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade Consultant Salary
Depending on experience

109, per annum pro rata

Contract Permanent Working  pattern

Full-time

Reference number-BJob locations

Highlands Health Centre

HullHU7 5DD
United Kingdom Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the job description and person specification attached to this job advert for full details on the role.
Job description
Job responsibilities

Please see the job description and person specification attached to this job advert for full details on the role.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS/BChD) or equivalent

Membership 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. Those without post CCST / ISFE should demonstrate evidence of Management and Leadership training and/or experience that is suitable to meet the requirements of the post*)Full registration with the United Kingdom General Dental Council (GDC) on the Specialist List for Paediatric Dentistry Dental Performers List inclusion

Desirable

Postgraduate qualifications (FDS, MFDS or MJDF)
XSuccessfully completed Paediatric Advanced Life Support course in last two yearsXLeadership training / qualification

Mentoring experience / qualification

Postgraduate qualification relevant to Paediatric Dentistry

Knowledge

EssentialA professional approach to infection control

Knowledge across a range of oral diseases and health related conditions

Experience of provision of treatment general anaesthetic

Experience of management of surgical cases

Experience of management of dental trauma

Experience of multidisciplinary team working

Knowledge of inequalities in health and cultural diversity

Desirable

Experience in CDS / primary care / other dental setting

Experience

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