Job summary
- Main area
- Restorative Dentistry
- Grade
- NHS Medical & Dental: Consultant
- Contract
- 12 months (Fixed Term - Maternity Cover)
- Hours
- Full time - 10 sessions per week
- Job ref
- 190-STH-25-089
- Employer
- Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Charles Clifford Dental Hospital
- Town
- Sheffield
- Salary
- £105,504 - £139,882 pro rata per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 18/05/2025 23:59
Employer heading
Locum Consultant in Restorative Dentistry
NHS Medical & Dental: Consultant
We are committed to helping our staff balance their work and home lives and ensure they feel supported, valued and appreciated so whilst you care for our patients and clients, we’ll take care of you. We offer many different ways of helping staff including career development opportunities, flexible working, good annual leave and pension schemes , health and wellbeing packages and financial support systems. Joining the Trust also allows you access to a number of saving options via our salary sacrifice schemes and a wide range of discount opportunities with retailers and service providers.
Job overview
We are looking to appoint to a 10 PA Locum Consultant in Restorative Dentistry to Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust based at the Charles Clifford Dental Hospital, Sheffield. This post is a fixed-term maternity cover for 12 months, commencing May 2025.
We would welcome applications from candidates across the full spectrum of experience, from those who have recently completed training to those who have well-established careers.
Any candidate who is unable for personal reasons to work full-time will be eligible to be considered for the post; if such a person is appointed, modification of the job content will be discussed on a personal basis with the Trust in consultation with consultant colleagues.
Should any further vacancies arise shortlisted applicants will be considered
Main duties of the job
The appointee will, together with consultant colleagues, be responsible for the provision of a comprehensive, effective and modern Restorative Dentistry service. They will be expected to have a high level of knowledge and expertise in the fields of Restorative Dentistry and mono-specialties of Prosthodontics, Endodontics and Periodontics. They will be expected to deliver Restorative Dentistry services in the field of Prosthodontics, Endodontics and Periodontics as required according to the needs of the service and will also provide a support role for the Lead Restorative Periodontology Consultant. They will be expected to work in close collaboration with consultant colleagues and other dental professionals in Restorative Dentistry.
Working for our organisation
Located on rolling hills and dissected by river valleys, Sheffield is one of the greenest and most wooded cities in Europe. More than a third of the city lies inside the beautiful Peak District National Park, and it is virtually surrounded by open countryside. Its central location and excellent transport links also means it is less than two hours from most major metropolitan areas.
Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK’s busiest and most successful NHS foundation trusts. This is an exceptional opportunity to join an award winning and internationally recognised team, with a focus on innovation, research and high quality care, as well as family friendly working, and we are keen to discuss with individuals about how we can support their ambitions.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please refer to the supporting job description and person specification which will outline the duties of the role including an indicative job plan.
The successful candidate must be registered with the GDC. For further information please visit the GDC website and click on the Registration and Licensing link. You will also have completed Specialist Training (or equivalent) and be entered on the Specialist Register of the GDC, or have a CCST date within six months of the date of interview. Non-UK/EEA applicants should ensure they are aware of the recent changes to the Immigration rules. For further information on how this may affect your application visit the UK Government website.
Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust promotes Equality of opportunity and Diversity within the workplace.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Full registration (with a licence to practice) with the General Dental Council (GDC).
- Name on the specialist register for relevant specialty or eligible within 6 months of the date of the interview
- If an applicant is UK trained, they must also be a holder of a Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) or be within six months of award of CCT by date of interview.
- BDS or equivalent.
- Intercollegiate Specialty Fellowship Exit Examination in Restorative Dentistry or equivalent
Desirable criteria
- MD or PhD or equivalent
- FDS/MFDS/MJDF or equivalent
Management and Administration
Essential criteria
- Evidence of the understanding of the systems and structures of NHS Management
Clinical governance and audit
Essential criteria
- Experience in performing clinical audit
Desirable criteria
- Completion and publication of a substantive audit project or service improvement project
Personal attributes
Essential criteria
- Demonstrates behaviour consistent with PROUD values (see appendix)
- Good oral and written communication skills
- The applicant must demonstrate skills in listening, reading, writing and speaking the English language that enables effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues as set out in the GMC’ good medical practice (2013).
Teaching and training
Essential criteria
- Experience of teaching dental students and junior dental staff at all levels.
Continuous Professional Development
Essential criteria
- Evidence of participation in CME/CPD in the last 12 months
Desirable criteria
- Maintenance of a CPD diary or portfolio
Reasearch
Essential criteria
- Ability to critically assess published research and incorporate it into clinical practice where appropriate.
Desirable criteria
- Publications in Peer reviewed journals
Clinical experience
Essential criteria
- Ability to work as an independent practitioner in the specialty covered by the post.
- Possess broad clinical experience and competencies in Restorative Dentistry
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Miss Claire Storey
- Job title
- Restorative Dentistry Clinical Lead
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 0114 2717873
- Additional information
Ms Halla Zaitoun
Clinical Director
Charles Clifford Dental Services
Sheffield S10 2SZ
Email: [email protected]
If you have problems applying, contact
- Address
-
HR Department
Northern General Hospital
Sheffield
S5 7AU
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