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Specialist in Paediatric DentistryCentral and North West London NHS Foundation Trust • Buckinghamshire, United Kingdom
Specialist in Paediatric Dentistry

Specialist in Paediatric Dentistry

Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust • Buckinghamshire, United Kingdom
7 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
  • Part-time
  • Permanent
Job description
Closing date
The closing date is 17 August 2026.

Job summary
Buckinghamshire Priority Dental Service is looking for a Specialist in Paediatric Dentistry to join their community dental team. The service is hosted by CNWL Trust.

The post holder must be registered and maintain registration as a Specialist in Special Care Dentistry with the General Dental Council and must have an active NHS Primary Dental Care Performer Number.

Main duties of the job
You will be the Paediatric clinical lead providing specialist advice and treatment for children who are accepted by the service. You will provide care in clinics with sedation facilities and on a domiciliary basis when necessary. You will provide comprehensive care under general anaesthesia at Wycombe, Stoke Mandeville and Milton Keynes University Hospitals.

You will be the lead for paediatric safeguarding. You will also be responsible for the triaging of referrals from GDPs and other referrers as part of a Specialist led process. As a senior clinician you will support, advise, teach and train a variety of professional employees including community dentists. You will be expected to provide support across all clinics in Buckinghamshire and Milton Keynes, so having a driving licence and use of a car is essential.

About us
Buckinghamshire Priority Dental Service provides oral health care for children and adults living in Buckinghamshire who are unable to access care in general dental practice. The service is hosted by Central and North West London NHS Trust.

Milton Keynes Community Health Services is committed to providing quality health & social care services, tailored to the needs of individuals, public & private organizations, delivered close to home. Our services are designed to increase well being & provide opportunities for recovery.

Our commitment as an employer & in accordance with the NHS constitution is to provide you with:
  • Clear roles and responsibilities and a rewarding job so that you can make a difference to patients, their families and carer's.
  • Personal development, access to appropriate training for your job and line management.
  • Support and opportunities to maintain your health, well-being and safety and an environment free from harassment, bullying or violence.
  • A good working environment with flexible working opportunities, consistent with the needs of patients.
  • Fair treatment that is free from discrimination.
  • Opportunities to engage in decisions that affect you and the services you provide, individually, through representative organisations and through local partnership working arrangements.
  • Opportunities to enable you to be empowered to put forward ways to deliver better and safer services for patients and their families.

Details
Date posted: 03 August 2026
Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade: Doctor - other
Salary: £101,434 to £116,573 a year per annum, pro rata
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time
Reference number: 333-D-DE-S-0005
Job locations: Various sites Buckinghamshire, Milton Keynes/Aylesbury, MK6 5AZ, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities
The post holder will take a clinical leadership role in developing Paediatric dentistry within the service in conjunction with the Clinical Director.

They will be responsible for the provision of advanced clinical care to children with learning difficulties, physical disabilities, mental health problems, medically compromised, severe anxiety or phobias and other disability or conditions that directly or indirectly affects their oral health.

The post holder will provide advanced clinical care to children in line with the defined complexity levels 1, 2 and 3a as detailed in the Commissioning Standards for Dental Specialities Paediatric Dentistry. This will include provision of care under sedation and general anaesthesia, domiciliary care, provision of oral health care to those in local secure settings, screening and epidemiology and oral health promotion.

The post holder will be responsible to the Clinical Director and will assist them as required in the day-to-day operational activities of the Community Dental Service. They will be expected to take the lead on the delivery of care to paediatric patients and will need to travel to sites as required. The post holder will be involved in the development, line management, training and supervision of dentists.

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
  • BDS or equivalent professional dental qualification
  • Full registration with the GDC
  • On the GDC Specialist list for Paediatric Dentistry
  • Evidence of commitment to continued professional and personal development
  • Performer number

Experience
Essential
  • Planning and managing care where there are complex medical co-morbidities or the situation requires the involvement of other professionals and/or carers to resolve complex patient management issues
  • Experience in treatment of patients under inhalation sedation and general anaesthesia
  • Experience of working in salaried and specialised services
  • Experience of working in a variety of dental settings e.g. clinics, domiciliary, hospitals

Desirable
  • Experience in treatment of patients under intravenous sedation
  • Experience in teaching/training/mentoring staff
  • Experience of carrying out screening or epidemiological work
  • Experience in a leadership role
  • Experience of managing and developing personnel including appraisal, performance and recruitment
  • Experience of conflict resolution & handling complaints
  • Experience of working with other agencies/groups/voluntary organisations

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities
Essential
  • Knowledge of a range of special care conditions
  • Knowledge of developments in Paediatric Dentistry
  • Knowledge of clinical governance agenda
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Ability to work in a team and build and sustain partnerships
  • Supportive leadership style with the ability to motivate staff and create a patient focussed working environment
  • Ability to prioritisation and time management
  • Able to work independently under pressure and use initiative

Desirable
  • Knowledge of wider dental agenda
  • Political awareness

Disposition/Other
Essential
  • Have NHS Performer number
  • Commitment to high ethical standards
  • Hold a full UK driving licence and have use of a car
  • Able to work as part of a team
  • Professional conduct and appearance
  • Willing to work flexible hours

Additional information
Disclosure 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 details
Employer name: Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Various sites Buckinghamshire, Milton Keynes/Aylesbury, MK6 5AZ, United Kingdom
Employer's website: Apply through our website

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact: Acting Clinical Director Helen Pailthorpe
Email: helen.pailthorpe1@nhs.net
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