Locum consultant in Paediatric Dentistry
| Posting date: | 14 January 2026 |
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| Salary: | £109,725.00 to £145,478.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £109725.00 - £145478.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 11 February 2026 |
| Location: | Birmingham, B46NH |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Temporary |
| Job reference: | C9284-26-0017 |
Summary
Clinical duties Provision of a Paediatric Dentistry consultant service for patients referred from hospital colleagues, general medical and dental practitioners, and the community dental services across the region and Birmingham Dental Hospital. To develop and expand already established patient pathways across the region. Provision of a treatment service for the more complex cases that are referred, working in close liaison with medical, surgical, and dental colleagues to provide an integrated service. Provision of specialist care under inhalation sedation for children with behavioural problems and dental phobias. To provide support to multidisciplinary teams where paediatric dentistry is already established as an integral component of care. Provision of dental care under general anaesthesia for children with medical, mental, and physical special needs at Birmingham Childrens Hospital. To continue to support those clinical services where there are existing relationships and arrangements. Collaboration with paediatric maxillofacial surgery Education and training Provision of clinical supervision, education and training for Dental Nurses, Dental Therapists, post graduate dentists and doctors in training. Participation in postgraduate training across West and East Midlands under the guidance of training programme director Laura Smart Participation in undergraduate training in conjunction with The University of Birmingham School of Dentistry for those involved in the dental care of children. To be involved in formal and informal teaching programmes established in the department supporting all members of the clinical team Public health role To work with Consultants in Dental Public Health in determining the needs and demands of the resident population with respect to dental care. To support and develop strategies to reduce oral health inequalities To become a member of the Managed Clinical Network in Paediatric Dentistry for the West Midlands Management Managerially and financially accountable to the Chief Medical Officer Birmingham Childrens Hospital NHS Trust for the delivery and quality of services. Co-ordination and development of clinical services within the Trusts Service and Financial Framework, and in line with the Trusts clinical strategy and clinical governance framework. National based NHS committee structures Contribution to national and regional NHS based committees, for example - education, research, audit, examinations, and conferences - subject to the availability of appropriate time within the job planning process and by mutual agreement. Research, innovation and improvements in service, including audit To be personally involved in research. The consultant will work in national and international collaborative research programmes as opportunities arise. To lead and/or play an active part in national, regional sub-regional and departmental audit. To liaise with other providers of paediatric dental care in audit projects and to foster a commitment to evidence-based practice. Special clinical interests Encouragement will be given to develop special clinical interests which forward knowledge of the discipline or patient care within current financial constraints. This list of duties is intended to be an outline only and is subject to review in the light of experience and changing demands in healthcare provision The post-holder will require considerable flexibility and a wide range of management skills to meet the many challenges of developing and co-ordinating paediatric dental services. The applicant should have successfully completed an accredited specialist training programme in paediatric dentistry or equivalent and be registered as a Specialist in Paediatric Dentistry with the General Dental Council.