Job summaryThe Department of Dental Medicine is delighted to invite applications for Locum Consultant in Special Care Dentistry at University College London Hospital. The post is for maternity leave cover for a period of 12 months. Successful applicants will join an established team providing a wide range of specialist care and postgraduate training. Applicants will be expected to have excellent communication skills, be able to build effective working relationships at all levels, and also have experience in postgraduate teaching and training.
Main duties of the jobThe post-holder will be accountable to the Divisional Clinical Director and report to the Clinical Lead.
Direct Clinical Care ActivitiesThe appointee will be expected to:
- Provide a courteous and efficient special care service to all users
- Provide high quality dentistry for special care dentistry patients
- Provide high quality dentistry under sedation including inhalation and intravenous sedation
- Deliver the general outpatient Special Care Dental Service alongside other consultants
- Support the specialised pathways within the service including the Haematology Dental Service, head and neck cancer dental pathway and general anaesthetic pathway
- Deliver the clinical protocols for all patients undergoing special care dentistry to ensure that processes and procedures in place conform to local and national standards
- Undertake continued professional development and be aware of any new clinical developments in dentistry, and to regularly update his/her skills and clinical practice.
- Undertake teaching and training in special care dentistry for all levels of staff which will include clinicians, trainees as well as support staff
- Be a member of the Department of Dental Medicine and work in an integrated way with other members of the department;
- Share, with other consultants, clinical and administrative work, and the management and supervision of junior staff;
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 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.
DetailsDate posted: 31 July 2026
Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade: Consultant
Salary: £113,565 to £150,569 a year per annum + London Weighting Pro-rata
Contract: Fixed term
Duration: 12 months
Working pattern: Part-time
Reference number: 309-UCLH-8302
Job locations: Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitals, 47-49 Huntley Street, London, WC1E 6DG, United Kingdom
Job responsibilitiesFor the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.
- Actively participate in departmental meetings and represent the department within the Trust and externally;
- Represent the department on various committees within the Trust as well as taking responsibility for particular delegated areas according to their interests and availability. The Clinical Director is responsible for delegating these responsibilities;
- Ensure cross-cover with consultant colleagues to maximise patient experience and the efficiency of the service.
Come 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- Eligible for full registration with the United Kingdom General Dental Council (GDC) at time of appointment and hold a current licence to practise
- On the GDC's Specialist Register for Special Care Dentistry
Desirable- Diploma in Special Care Dentistry
- MSc or higher training within the scope of Special Care dentistry
Clinical ExperienceEssential- Experience of dental treatment of adults under sedation, general anaesthetic and behavioural management techniques.
- Experience in dental management of medically compromised patients.
- Management of patients with complex oral / dental problems
- Experience in provision of dental treatment in primary care dental settings
Desirable- Experience as a Specialist in Special Care dentistry
- Have significantly contributed to identifying, planning, organising and leading innovative projects to improve service delivery.
- Experience of multidisciplinary working and successful development of joint development projects.
- Contribution to clinical guidelines and protocols for delivering oral healthcare to Special Care Dental patients
KnowledgeEssential- Effective application of evidence based practice in clinical management of patients
- Understanding of and commitment to Good Medical Practice
- Knowledge of risk management
- Understanding of the direction of the NHS
Management and LeadershipEssential- Demonstrable ability to work across organisational boundaries and establish effective relationships (patient, inter and intra-departmental).
- Ability to work successfully in a multi-disciplinary team and across organisational boundaries
- Ability to manage own time and workload and prioritise clinical work
- Ability to appraise own performance, demonstrate insight and act on feedback
Desirable- Demonstrable management and leadership skills and experience for the NHS environment.
- Able to respond to changing demands, introduce and manage change.
Clinical Governance Audit Management & ITEssential- An understanding of clinical governance and risk management and experience of working in these areas
- Effective Participation in Quality Improvement and Audit by demonstration of completed QIPs and audits
- Knowledge and understanding of the NHS policies and procedures
- Ability to use IT and standard Microsoft packages
Desirable- Management of a clinical service
Research. Teaching skill & experienceEssential- Ability to critically appraise scientific literature
- Experience of teaching general dental practitioners, postgraduates and junior staff
- Understanding of the HEE priorities for Education and Training
Desirable- Publications in refereed Journals
- Research relevant to Special Care Dentistry
- Experience in delivering HEE priorities for Education and Training (e.g. as a clinical supervisor, participation in projects)
Additional informationDisclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants.UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.Employer detailsEmployer name: University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitals, 47-49 Huntley Street, London, WC1E 6DG, United Kingdom
Employer contact detailsFor questions about the job, contact:
Consultant in Special Care Dentistry
Mrs Mysa Al-Fozan
Mysa.al-fozan@nhs.net
