Specialty Doctor​/Dentist in Endodontics; Restorative Dentistry

Specialty Doctor/Dentist in Endodontics (Restorative Dentistry)

The closing date is 23 March 2026

The Eastman Dental Hospital is pleased to be able to offer Specialty Doctor position in the field of Endodontics within Restorative Dentistry for part time position as follows: 0.2 WTE. Enthusiastic new member(s) will work alongside colleagues within an established clinical teaching team and are required. The post-holder(s) will primarily be involved in endodontic service delivery by either:

• Assessing new patients
• Undertaking complex endodontic treatment
• Management of dental trauma patients
• Supervision of postgraduate trainees at masters and MClinDent level, as well as specialty registrars in restorative dentistry or providing cover for colleagues.

As well as educating trainees with their knowledge and expertise in the field of endodontics, they will be responsible for treatment being carried out safely, to a level appropriate of a specialist hospital and complying with clinical protocols. A postgraduate qualification in endodontics and experience of complex treatment are essential.

Whilst the successful candidate will be expected to demonstrate a focus towards endodontics, he/she will be expected to be proficient in the delivery of complete restorative care for patients. This will include familiarity with Trust policies, administrative duties and embracing the Trust's vision and values. Depending on the needs of the endodontic service the duties in the job plan may change.

The post holder would need to have good insight into postgraduate training at this level within endodontics and ensure that within post they are compliant with Health Education England Professional Development Framework requirements for clinical supervision.

The main duties include:

• Provision of high quality specialist care for patients using currently accepted protocols.
• Could include supervision of postgraduate trainees at Masters and MClinDent level, as well as specialty registrars in restorative dentistry or provide cover for colleagues.
• Maintaining a high standard of clinical note keeping and communication with patients, referrers and staff.
• Practising clinical governance to a high standard to ensure the safety of patients, staff and the reputation of the Trust.
• Ensuring local and national targets for activity are met.
• Undertaking mandatory training and continued professional development and being aware of any new clinical developments in dentistry.
• Inputting into departmental/divisional and hospital meetings.
• Adopting and promoting Trust values and complying with Trust policies.
• Undertaking annual job planning and appraisal.

University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population. We provide academically led acute and specialist services, to people from the local area, from throughout the United Kingdom and overseas. Our vision is to deliver top-quality patient care, excellent education, and world-class research.

We provide first-class acute and specialist services across eight sites:

• University College Hospital (incorporating the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing)
• National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery
• Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitals
• University College Hospital Grafton Way Building
• Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicine
• University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centre
• The Hospital for Tropical Diseases
• University College Hospital at Westmoreland Street

We are dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of many complex illnesses. UCLH specialises in women's health and the treatment of cancer, infection, neurological, gastrointestinal and oral disease. It has world class support services including critical care, imaging, nuclear medicine and pathology.

We are committed to sustainability and have pledged to become a carbon net zero health service, embedding sustainable practice throughout UCLH. We have set an ambitious target of net zero for our direct emissions by 2031 and indirect emissions by 2040.

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