Applications are invited for a permanent Specialty Doctor post in Special Care Dentistry at the Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitals, part of the Specialist Hospitals Board of University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.The post sits within the Dental Medicine Department, which comprises Special Care Dentistry, Oral Medicine and Facial Pain. The Special Care Dental team delivers both outpatient and day stay care in all aspects of dental care for a complex cohort of patients. It is going through an exciting period of growth to meet the demands of the increasing population to which it serves.Main duties of the jobThis post is for a specialty doctor in Special care dentistry to deliver dental care for patients referred for dental treatment to Special Care dental services. To help us achieve this with the highest standards of innovation and excellence in front-of-house clinical care, we are looking for an enthusiastic specialist who is looking to expand their skills in provision of care for this patient group. So if you are passionate about working in secondary care Special Care Dentistry department then we would love to hear from you.Successful applicants will join an established team, working closely with Consultants in Special Care Dentistry and providing a wide range of dental care. Applicants will be expected to have excellent communication skills, and be able to build effective working relationships at all levelsApplicants must have full current GDC registration.About usUniversity 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 NeurosurgeryRoyal National ENT and Eastman Dental HospitalsUniversity College Hospital Grafton Way BuildingRoyal London Hospital for Integrated MedicineUniversity College Hospital Macmillan Cancer CentreThe Hospital for Tropical DiseasesUniversity College Hospital at Westmoreland StreetWe 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.DetailsDate posted28 August 2025Pay schemeHospital medical and dental staffGradeSpecialty DoctorSalary£61,542 to £99,216 a year Per Annum Inclusive of London WeightingContractPermanentWorking patternPart-timeReference number309-UCLH-6747Job locationsRoyal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitals, UCLH47-49 Huntley StreetLondonWC1E 6DGJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesFor the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.Please note, due to anticipated high volumes of applications, this vacancy may close earlier than the listed closing date. You are advised not to delay submitting your completed applicationCome and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff*
UCLH top trust to work at in England - In the most recent NHS staff survey UCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England for the third year in a row.
UCLH recognises the benefits of flexible working for staff To find out more, visit: Flexible working.To discover more about what makes UCLH a great place to work, visit: Why Choose UCLH? Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesFor the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.Please note, due to anticipated high volumes of applications, this vacancy may close earlier than the listed closing date. You are advised not to delay submitting your completed applicationCome and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff*
UCLH top trust to work at in England - In the most recent NHS staff survey UCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England for the third year in a row.
UCLH recognises the benefits of flexible working for staff To find out more, visit: Flexible working.To discover more about what makes UCLH a great place to work, visit: Why Choose UCLH?Person SpecificationKnowledge and QualificationsEssential
oFull registration with the General Dental Council of the UK (GDC) at the time of appointment and hold a current licence to practise
oMFDS, MJDF or equivalent
Desirable
oPostgraduate qualification in Special Care Dentistry
ExperienceEssential
oMinimum of 3 years of postgraduate general dental clinical experience
oMinimum of 2 years of postgraduate experience in special care dentistry (this could be part of training posts)
oExperience of surgical dentistry
oExperience in sedation
oExperience of working as part of a multidisciplinary team
Skills and AbilitiesEssential
oEffective application of evidence-based practice in clinical management of special care dentistry patients
oAbility to use IT and standard Microsoft packages
Desirable
oEvidence of publications in peer-reviewed journals
ValuesEssential
oEffective application of evidence-based practice in clinical management of special care dentistry patients
oAbility to use IT and standard Microsoft packages
Desirable
oEvidence of publications in peer-reviewed journals
ValuesEssential
oDemonstrate ability to meet Trust values of safety, kindness, teamwork and improving
Personal and People DevelopmentEssential
oAbility to manage own time and workload and prioritise clinical work
Desirable
oExperience of clinical teaching
Specific RequirementsEssential
oEffective participation in clinical governance and quality Improvement activities by demonstration of completed quality improvement projects, service evaluations and clinical audits
Person SpecificationKnowledge and QualificationsEssential
oFull registration with the General Dental Council of the UK (GDC) at the time of appointment and hold a current licence to practise
oMFDS, MJDF or equivalent
Desirable
oPostgraduate qualification in Special Care Dentistry
ExperienceEssential
oMinimum of 3 years of postgraduate general dental clinical experience
oMinimum of 2 years of postgraduate experience in special care dentistry (this could be part of training posts)
oExperience of surgical dentistry
oExperience in sedation
oExperience of working as part of a multidisciplinary team
Skills and AbilitiesEssential
oEffective application of evidence-based practice in clinical management of special care dentistry patients
oAbility to use IT and standard Microsoft packages
Desirable
oEvidence of publications in peer-reviewed journals
ValuesEssential
oEffective application of evidence-based practice in clinical management of special care dentistry patients
oAbility to use IT and standard Microsoft packages
Desirable
oEvidence of publications in peer-reviewed journals
ValuesEssential
oDemonstrate ability to meet Trust values of safety, kindness, teamwork and improving
Personal and People DevelopmentEssential
oAbility to manage own time and workload and prioritise clinical work
Desirable
oExperience of clinical teaching
Specific RequirementsEssential
oEffective participation in clinical governance and quality Improvement activities by demonstration of completed quality improvement projects, service evaluations and clinical audits
