Job summary We are looking for a Specialist in Paediatric Dentistry to join a forward thinking and innovative community dental service. Working alongside a Consultant and a Specialist in Special Care Dentistry you will provide leadership in managing level 3a Paediatric referrals to our service. The applicants will also to assist with the day-to-day running of our busy pediatric dentistry department at the University Dental Hospital (UDHM) for 4 PA's per week. You will work hard, but will be rewarded with an excellent professional and personal experience. The successful applicant will join and complement the existing team in this subspecialty area. Candidates must be eligible for their own GDC registration - MFT cannot support GMC Sponsorship for candidates who are offered permanent vacancies. Main duties of the job In community services the Specialist will work in partnership with the wider community dental services team and will focus on the provision of Level 3a treatment of children. In UDHM The specialty Dentist will join the paediatric dental Team to undertake the assessment and treatment of children referred to the Department, in the University Dental Hospital of Manchester. Clinical activity in the unit is provided by Specialists and Consultants. This substantive post will meet existing needs within our team. You will also provide support and leadership for the rest of the dental team across both services. About us MFT is England's largest NHS Trust with a turnover of £2.8bn & is on a different scale than most other NHS Trusts. We're creating an exceptional integrated health & social care system for the 1 million patients who rely on our services every year. Bringing together 10 hospitals & community services from across Manchester, Trafford & beyond, we champion collaborative working & transformation, encouraging our 28,000 workforce to pursue their most ambitious goals. We set standards that other Trusts seek to emulate so you'll benefit from a scale of opportunity that is nothing short of extraordinary. We've also created a digitally enabled organisation to improve clinical quality, patient & staff experience, operational effectiveness & driving research and innovation through the introduction of Hive; our brand-new Electronic Patient Record system which we've launched in September 2022. We're proud to be a major academic Research Centre & Education provider, providing you with a robust infrastructure to encourage and facilitate high-quality research programmes. What's more, we're excited to be embarking on our new Green Plan which will set out how MFT continues to play its part in making healthcare more sustainable. At MFT, we create and foster a culture of inclusion and belonging, provide equal opportunities for career development that are fair, open and transparent, protecting your health and wellbeing and shaping the future of our organisation together. Date posted 01 April 2025 Pay scheme Other Salary £96,990 to £107,155 a year per annum pro rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 349-EAD-7044691 Job locations University Dental Hospital Manchester Higher Cambridge Street Manchester M15 6FH Job description Job responsibilities To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading. So that youre even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, youll need to take time to read the Candidate Essentials Guide that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how we care for you as you care for others. Most importantly, it also contains critical information youll need to be aware of before you submit an application form. COVID-19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and of course patients from the virus when working in our healthcare settings. Whilst COVID-19 vaccination is not currently a condition of employment, we do encourage our staff to get vaccinated. If you are unvaccinated, there is helpful advice and information available by searching on the NHS England website where you can also find out more about how to access the vaccination. Diversity Matters MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, email our team at resourcingmft.nhs.uk. Were looking forward to hearing from you Job description Job responsibilities To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading. So that youre even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, youll need to take time to read the Candidate Essentials Guide that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how we care for you as you care for others. Most importantly, it also contains critical information youll need to be aware of before you submit an application form. COVID-19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and of course patients from the virus when working in our healthcare settings. Whilst COVID-19 vaccination is not currently a condition of employment, we do encourage our staff to get vaccinated. If you are unvaccinated, there is helpful advice and information available by searching on the NHS England website where you can also find out more about how to access the vaccination. Diversity Matters MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, email our team at resourcingmft.nhs.uk. Were looking forward to hearing from you Person Specification Qualifications Essential BDS or equivalent qualification Full registration with the General Dental Council Desirable PG cert in teaching Sedation qualification PILS training (training will be given) Postgraduate qualifications eg. MJDF, MSc Experience Essential Experience in a paediatric dental post Good paediatric dentistry skills, competent in treating patients under inhalational sedation Ability to work independently and manage clinical complications Competent in audit and clinical governance Desirable Previous hospital experience Communication Essential Requires excellent communication skills both written and verbal and an ability to communicate well with patients Disposition Essential Ability to show initiative and to work in a team and independently Able to accept responsibility Motivated Proactive in Professional Development Desirable Ability to travel independently Person Specification Qualifications Essential BDS or equivalent qualification Full registration with the General Dental Council Desirable PG cert in teaching Sedation qualification PILS training (training will be given) Postgraduate qualifications eg. MJDF, MSc Experience Essential Experience in a paediatric dental post Good paediatric dentistry skills, competent in treating patients under inhalational sedation Ability to work independently and manage clinical complications Competent in audit and clinical governance Desirable Previous hospital experience Communication Essential Requires excellent communication skills both written and verbal and an ability to communicate well with patients Disposition Essential Ability to show initiative and to work in a team and independently Able to accept responsibility Motivated Proactive in Professional Development Desirable Ability to travel independently 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 (Opens in a new tab). 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 (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). 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 (Opens in a new tab). 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 (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust Address University Dental Hospital Manchester Higher Cambridge Street Manchester M15 6FH Employer's website https://mft.nhs.uk/careers/ (Opens in a new tab)