Specialist in Paediatric Dentistry Band C

Part time 22.5 hrs per week £101,434 - £116,573 per annum inclusive of LW pa pro rata Role Overview The Specialist in Paediatric Dentistry is a senior clinician within the Community Dental Service, responsible for providing high‑quality, evidence‑based dental care for children and young people with complex oral health needs, behavioural challenges, medical conditions, disabilities, and dental trauma. The postholder will provide specialist assessment, diagnosis, treatment planning and clinical management across community dental clinics, schools, domiciliary visits, and hospital environments. A key component of the role is regular participation in the weekly Paediatric General Anaesthesia service, providing patient assessment, multidisciplinary treatment planning, treatment under general anaesthesia, and post‑operative care. The postholder will also provide dental care using behavioural management techniques, inhalation sedation and intravenous conscious sedation where appropriate. Key Responsibilities Provide specialist assessment, diagnosis, treatment planning and dental care for children and young people with complex oral health needs. Deliver specialist dental care in community clinics, schools, domiciliary settings and hospital environments, including treatment under inhalation sedation, intravenous conscious sedation and general anaesthesia. Assess and manage children with dental trauma, developmental dental anomalies, significant dental anxiety, complex medical conditions and disabilities. Provide specialist advice, support and clinical guidance to colleagues, and accept referrals for complex paediatric cases. Contribute to teaching, educational supervision and the professional development of dentists, trainees and other members of the dental team. Support the Clinical Director in the delivery and continuous improvement of the Paediatric Dentistry service through clinical governance, safeguarding, audit, quality improvement, guideline development and service evaluation. Work collaboratively with paediatricians, GPs, health visitors, school nursing teams, social care, education services and other healthcare professionals to deliver integrated, child‑centred care. Maintain the highest standards of clinical practice, professionalism and record keeping in accordance with GDC Standards, national guidance and Bromley Healthcare policies. Benefits Pension scheme Discounted gym memberships Cycle‑to‑work scheme Access to home furnishings and electronics Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Discounts at various high street retailers Eligibility for the Blue Light Card Opportunity to apply for low‑interest personal loans Excellent lease car scheme Interviews are expected to be held week commencing 20th July 2026. #J-18808-Ljbffr