Locum Consultant in Paediatric Dentistry


Company:	NHS Jobs
Salary:	£113,565 to £150,569 a year
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Carshalton, SM5 1AA
Job type:	Contract
Posting date:	27 Oct 2026
Closing date:	10 Nov 2026

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Summary

The post holder will: Always maintain patient confidentiality. Undertake the duties outlined in the agreed job plan, as amended or substituted from time to time, and in agreement with the Clinical Director. Be responsible and managerially accountable for the reasonable and effective use of Trust resources within their area of responsibility and influence, and professionally accountable to the Medical Director. Complete all relevant Trust induction and mandatory training programmes. Be responsible for the clinical management of inpatients and outpatients under their care. Provide a consultant-led specialist oral healthcare service for Paediatric Dentistry. Participate in clinical and other service activities to ensure a high standard of patient care, including making a significant contribution to the collection and review of data to demonstrate patient outcomes at Trust, local and national levels. Provide dental care for paediatric patients requiring specialist treatment under local anaesthesia, sedation and general anaesthesia. Manage waiting lists appropriately for patients requiring oral rehabilitation under general anaesthesia. Coordinate the care of patients requiring oral rehabilitation under general anaesthesia, ensuring appropriate involvement of relevant members of the multidisciplinary team in the planning and delivery of care, both pre- and post-operatively. Play an active role in the clinical supervision, training and education of junior staff. Contribute to the training and education of postgraduate trainees. Contribute to the development and management of clinical services within the specialty. Support the achievement of referral-to-treatment (RTT) targets and ensure that patient pathways comply with relevant Department of Health and NHS requirements. Teaching and Training Share responsibility with other Consultants for the recruitment, appointment and supervision of junior medical and dental staff, in accordance with Trust policies and procedures. Allocate regular time for the teaching and training of junior staff and contribute, as appropriate, to postgraduate education and continuing professional development. Contribute to the teaching and training of undergraduate and postgraduate students as part of agreed departmental and Trust teaching arrangements. Support the development of a positive learning environment and contribute to the supervision and assessment of trainees and other learners within the department. Management and Governance Be responsible for the management, appraisal and, where appropriate, disciplinary processes relating to resident and specialty doctors attached to the post holder, seeking appropriate advice in accordance with Trust policies and procedures. Provide advice, as required, to the Executive Team and Trust Board, General Practitioners and other relevant stakeholders on the planning and provision of clinical services locally, regionally and nationally, while maintaining confidentiality in relation to Trust business. Co-operate with the Trust's management structures and arrangements and contribute positively to effective service management. Fully participate in the Trust's Clinical Governance arrangements, including clinical audit, quality improvement and research where appropriate. The post holder will work with colleagues and the Trust Board to pursue agreed clinical governance priorities and support the implementation of recommendations arising from audit and review in order to promote best practice. Participate in consultant appraisal and job planning reviews at least annually and in accordance with Trust policies and procedures. Comply with all relevant Trust policies, procedures, protocols and guidelines. Ensure that all intellectual property rights belonging to the Trust are appropriately protected and observed. Contribute to the continuous improvement of patient safety, quality of care and service delivery within Paediatric Dentistry.

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