Consultant in Paediatric Dentistry

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).

We 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'

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

• 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
• Successfully completed Paediatric Advanced Life Support course in last two years X
• Postgraduate qualification relevant to Paediatric Dentistry

• A 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
• Experience in CDS / primary care / other dental setting

• Significant experience of working in hospital/theatre environment
• Experience of leading a multi-disciplinary team and managing all staff
• Ability to work with diverse/vulnerable patients and…