Consultant in Paediatric Dentistry - Birmingham
Job overview
We are seeking an enthusiastic and conscientious Paediatric Dental Consultant to join the team at Birmingham Community Health Care Trust. The position will involve sessions within community clinics in Solihull and at Birmingham Dental Hospital.There will be a close working relationship with the University of Birmingham School Of Dentistry.
Applications are invited from candidates who expect to complete a SAC approved post-CCT 2 year Fixed Term Training Appointment within 6 months of the interview date and have obtained the Intercollegiate Specialty Fellowship in Paediatric Dentistry.Applications are also invited from those that have already completed training and those already in a consultant post.
Main duties of the job
The Consultant will join a passionate and committed team. This post will continue to develop and deliver specialist paediatric dentistry within the geography of Dudley, Sandwell, Walsall and Birmingham. All health centres where specialist services are delivered are equipped to a high standard and there will be opportunities to participate in general anaesthesia services.There will be a teaching commitment, both in the support of undergraduate dental and dental therapy students and postgraduate pre-specialty and specialty training in paediatric dentistry along with development of dentists and DCPs working within the CDS aiming to develop additional skills in paediatric dentistry.
Working for our organisation
Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust (BCHC) has more than 5000 staff working across Birmingham and the West Midlands in a wide range of community nursing and specialist healthcare roles. BCHC delivers over 100 clinical services, in people's homes, health centres, clinics and inpatient facilities.We deliver a wide range of services for children, young people, parents and families as well as adults and community services, two community hospitals, services for people with learning disabilities, the internationally recognised West Midlands Rehabilitation Centre and one of Europe's leading Dental Hospitals and School of Dentistry.
We deliver all of this with a commitment to integrated, personalised care that is rooted in our local communities. We have an ambition to deliver outstanding, integrated care as one of the key NHS providers in the West Midlands.
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Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For a full detailed job description and person specification, please see the attached documents. Planned Interview date 3rd June 2025 PM.
Person specification
Attainments
Essential criteria- • Full registration with the United Kingdom General Dental Council (GDC)
- • On the GDC Specialist Register in Paediatric Dentistry
- • Intercollegiate Specialty Fellowship Examination in Paediatric Dentistry or equivalent
- • Successful completion of ISFE examination or equivalent or be in the final 6 months of training at the date of interview.
- • MSc or equivalent
Experience
Essential criteria- • Successful completion of an SAC-approved 5 year minimum training programme in Paediatric Dentistry, or within 6 months of completion, or equivalent
- • Experience of working within the Community Dental Services
- • Experience of post graduate teaching and undergraduate teaching
- • Training in teaching
- • Publication in referred journals
- • Interest and experience in the broad range of Paediatric Dentistry
- • Current holders of a substantive NHS or honorary NHS consultant contract in Paediatric Dentistry are eligible to be shortlisted.
- • Applicants who are Nationals from another European country are elsewhere overseas would have to show equivalence to the 5 years minimum training period in the National Health Service for Paediatric Dentistry
- • Research relevant to the Paediatric Dentistry specialty
Skills/Knowledge
Essential criteria- • Ability to think creatively and prioritise
- • Ability to debate highly complex issues with peers and senior colleagues as well as with subordinates
- • Ability to lead a highly complex, diverse Division and set a clear direction / vision and inspire others through effective leadership skills
- • Ability to win followers and drive change at all levels
- • Team building, motivational skills
- • Detailed understanding of the clinical implications of health and social care policy and related issues
- • Ability to foster an inclusive approach, delegate and motivate people to achieve organisational goals
- • High developed negotiating skills with an ability to use a range of influencing styles to achieve the required results
- • Knowledge and understanding of clinical information and its impact on the service
- • Ability to develop & deliver effective reports and presentations
- • Awareness of clinical service management issues
- • Experience of service management
Other Requirements
Essential criteria- • Eligible for an NHS Performer Number
- • Full driving licence with access to own transport
- • Willingness to devote time to the role, including attendance at appropriate meetings
- • Ability to work flexibly
Personal Qualities
Essential criteria- • Work independently
- • Good communication skills
- • Team skills
- • Ability to obtain and retain the support of senior clinical colleagues
- • Evidence of significant achievement and personal contribution to organisational success
- • Strong participative and supportive management style whilst also able to direct and take difficult decisions and act assertively
- • Ability to manage under pressure
- • Personal integrity and able to work ethically
- • Positive, energetic, enthusiastic in outlook and able to set a good example
- • Strategic thinker and able to set longer term goals
- • Political awareness and diplomacy
Disability Confident Employer and Guaranteed Interview Scheme
BCHC offers a guaranteed interview to any candidate who is Disabled, Neurodiverse, has a hidden or long term health condition as recognised under the Equality Act 2010, providing they meet the essential criteria of the job role, as set out in the person specification.We encourage applicants to submit their applications and to request any reasonable adjustments where required.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
Birmingham is a fantastic place to live and we serve a wide range of people and communities. BCHC are an advocate of diversity and strive to mirror the community we serve as much possible.
We are committed to and actively promote equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals from all areas of the community who meet the specific criteria are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage/civil partnerships.
Promoting Workforce Equality
In response to data held by BCHC which demonstrates that individuals from particular protected characteristics are under-represented, BCHC are striving to redress these imbalances. In order to do this, the Trust is committed to the employment and career development of individuals with these protected characteristics.As part of this commitment and given this under-representation, the Trust guarantees an interview to any applicants from under-represented groups for positions at Band 8a and above whose application meets the essential criteria for the post as detailed on the Person Specification.
The Trust is currently under-represented in terms of people who identify as Black, Minority Ethnic (BME) and welcomes applicants from these communities. Selection will be on the basis of merit. In order to ensure the diversity of our workforce and understand the differing needs of our communities, the Trust is committed to the principles of Positive Action.
Flexible Working
Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust (BCHC) supports a variety of flexible working practices and, where possible (given our range of services and community settings) dependent upon the requirements associated with the role, will actively consider requests made and support these where practically possible.This may include hybrid patterns of working to enable colleagues to request the flexibility of a mixture of home/base working.
In accordance with the NHS People Promise, the Trust is committed to facilitating a healthy work/life balance that is essential to health and wellbeing and to making BCHC a ‘Great Place to Work’. We will be happy to discuss and consider all requests relating to working patterns and hours at your interview so please do ask!
Using Artificial Intelligence
Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust acknowledges Artificial Intelligence (AI) or Generative AI (GenAI) tools such as ChatGPT, Claude, Copilot, Gemini etc; are powerful tools that can help you in various stages of your job application and how they can be used in certain circumstances during your application process with BCHC.You can read more about acceptable use on our internet pages here
Benefits of working for us:
- Full NHS terms and conditions including extensive holidays, Agenda for Change pay with enhancements
- Attractive relocation payment if you relocate to the local area.
- Discounts for local and national retailers
- Dedicated well-being services for all employees
- Flexible working where possible