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open_in_new JobsLocum Consultant in Endodontics
Accepting applications until: 04-Aug-2026 23:59
Vacancy status: Open
Accepting applications until: 04-Aug-2026 23:59
Key details
Location
- Site
- Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitals
- Address
- 47-49 Huntley Street
- Town
- London
- Postcode
- WC1E 6DG
- Major / Minor Region
- London
Contract type & working pattern
- Contract
- Fixed term: 12 months (Length of the project)
- Hours
- Full time - 10 sessions per week (There is no on-call requirement for this post.)
Salary
- Salary
- £113,565 - £150,569 per annum + London Weighting
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Grade
- (NHS Medical & Dental: Consultant)
Specialty
- Main area
- Endo Dental Services
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Job overview
Applications are invited for a full-time Locum Consultant in Endodontics, from individuals with a commitment to high-quality patient care as well as excellence in postgraduate education/training, to start at the earliest opportunity. This is a fixed term for 1 year, 1.0 WTE post (10 PAs), in the Restorative Division at the Royal National ENT & Eastman Dental Hospitals, part of the University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
The candidate should have considerable experience in managing complex Endodontic challenges. Successful applicants will join well established teams in providing a wide range of Endodontic services as well as postgraduate teaching/ training. Applicants will be expected to have excellent communication skills as well as proficiency in both leadership and teamworking. Candidates should be on/ eligible for the Specialist Register in Endodontics
It is anticipated that the successful candidate will take up the appointment at the earliest opportunity.
Please attach CV with application.
Advert
University College London Hospitals is seeking to appoint a locum Consultant in Endodontics, for a 1-year fixed period. The post holder will have a commitment to high-quality patient care, innovative service models, delivery of performance targets, and excellence in education/training.
The post-holder will be expected to show drive and initiative towards patient care putting the patient first in line with the Trust core values. They will be expected to have a high level of knowledge and expertise in the field of Endodontics and be able to demonstrate a high-quality approach to patient management.
They post holder is required to provide all aspects of Endodontic treatment, for multidisciplinary cases. Supervision/ teaching of trainees is also expected within the role.
Participation in issues such as clinical effectiveness relating to patient management is essential as well as sharing in the administrative tasks in the Department and Division. They will be expected to work closely with the highly skilled, well-established teams based at both sites in terms of both within the division, inter departmentally and as part of wider multi-disciplinary teams and networks.
Working for our organisation
University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population. We provide academically led acute and specialist services, to people from the local area, from throughout the United Kingdom and overseas. Our vision is to deliver top-quality patient care, excellent education, and world-class research.
We provide first-class acute and specialist services across eight sites:
• University College Hospital (incorporating the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing)
• National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery
• Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitals
• University College Hospital Grafton Way Building
• Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicine
• University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centre
• The Hospital for Tropical Diseases
• University College Hospital at Westmoreland Street
We are dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of many complex illnesses. UCLH specialises in women’s health and the treatment of cancer, infection, neurological, gastrointestinal and oral disease. It has world class support services including critical care, imaging, nuclear medicine and pathology.
We are committed to sustainability and have pledged to become a carbon net zero health service, embedding sustainable practice throughout UCLH. We have set an ambitious target of net zero for our direct emissions by 2031 and indirect emissions by 2040.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.
Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff*
* UCLH top trust to work at in England - In the most recent NHS staff survey UCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England – for the third year in a row.
UCLH recognises the benefits of flexible working for staff – To find out more, visit: Flexible working.
To discover more about what makes UCLH a great place to work, visit: Why Choose UCLH?
At UCLH, we have a real ‘One Team’ ethos, and our values – safety, kindness, teamwork and improving, are central to the way we work. This is supported by our staff, who voted us as the #1 NHS Acute Trust to work for in the whole of England.
At UCLH we take equality of opportunity seriously and are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer, with a culture that creates a real sense of belonging and trust. It is our fundamental aim, to recruit, retain and promote a diverse mix of people who are representative of our local communities. Applications are encouraged from candidates of all backgrounds, cultures, and perspectives to support our world class research, innovation and creativity.
UCLH recognises the benefits of flexible working for staff and has a dedicated policy which allows staff to apply for flexible working right from the beginning of employment. For more information please go to: https://www.uclh.nhs.uk/work-with-us/why-choose-uclh/flexible-working.
We offer our permanent staff an interest free season ticket loan for travel, all our staff have access to free independent and confidential support, large retail discounts, a staff discount platform, cycle to work scheme and on-site accommodation to name a few.
Additionally, UCLH Arts and Heritage’s staff wellbeing programme, Creative Comfort, offers a variety of ways to engage with the arts as a member of UCLH staff. You can try out the weekly choir, weekly art club and join the Culture Club for exclusive access to free and discounted tickets for opera, exhibitions, theatre and more.
We recognise, reward and thank colleagues by nominating them for our annual Celebrating Excellence Awards, which are funded by UCLH Charity.
We are also members of www.mytrustbenefits.co.uk/ which offers discounts on high street retail stores, offers on travel deals, and also to take advantage of cash back schemes.
You must already have the right to work in the United Kingdom or fully meet the eligibility criteria for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker visa route. We welcome applications from candidates who require visa sponsorship; however, we can only consider these where all UKVI requirements are met. Before applying, please ensure that both you and the role satisfy the relevant UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) points‑based system criteria, as applications that do not meet these requirements cannot be progressed. For more information about the criteria, please click here
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Applicant requirements
Person specification
Knowledge and Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Eligible for full registration with the GDC at time of appointment and hold a current licence to practise with the United Kingdom General Dental Council (GDC)
- On the GDC’s Specialist Register for Endodontics or Restorative dentistry. Successful completion of an SAC approved training programme in Restorative Dentistry. Or Within 6 months of completion of Specialist training programme at date of interview
- Either: Passed Intercollegiate Specialty Fellowship Exit Examination in restorative dentistry, or; Passed MEndo / MRD (endodontics) Royal College of Surgeons examination
Desirable criteria
- MFDS, MJDF or equivalent Postgraduate degree qualification in endodontics (MSc, MClinDent) or equivalent
Clinical Experience
Essential criteria
- Comprehensive experience in the management of complex endodontic procedures.
- Proficient and competent in surgical endodontic treatment.
- Knowledge and experience in the management of a variety of dental traumatic injuries.
- Evidence of undertaking consultation clinics for endodontic referrals and communication with GDPS, level 2 providers, other specialists
- Experience in differentiation of endodontic and facial pain related diagnoses and management strategies.
Desirable criteria
- Understanding and management of patients with multidisciplinary problems across the interface within restorative dentistry and other disciplines in dentistry
- Competent in executing advanced surgical procedures in Endodontic surgery
Clinic Skills and Abilities
Essential criteria
- Experience and competence in the diagnosis of complex endodontic problems, including the use of cone-beam CT and a variety of diagnostic aids.
- Experienced and ability to guide trainees in delivery of advanced procedures in relation to endodontics.
Desirable criteria
- Further training in CBCT interpretation (eg level 2)
- Able to diagnose patients with advanced needs which interface with other disciplines.
Clinical Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Specialist level knowledge in the field of endodontics +/- restorative dentistry.
- Use of evidence-based practice; can demonstrate thorough knowledge of the relevant literature.
Desirable criteria
- Utilisation of self-reflective practice to enhance treatment outcomes.
- Knowledge and understanding of how Endodontics interfaces with Restorative Dentistry and relevance.
Audit Management, Administration & IT
Essential criteria
- Effective Participation in Audit by demonstration of completed audits
- Knowledge and understanding of the NHS policies and procedures.
- Understanding of clinical governance and risk reduction
Desirable criteria
- Evidence of previous involvement/ engagement with clinical governance
- Experience of management of a specialist clinical service
- Understanding of patient pathways, managing waiting times and RTT.
- Experience of triaging of endodontic referrals
Research
Essential criteria
- Ability to appraise scientific literature critically
- Apply evidence-based practice to clinical care
Desirable criteria
- Research relevant to Endodontics or Restorative Dentistry
- Publications in refereed Journals
Teaching skill & experience
Essential criteria
- Evidence of teaching at postgraduate level.
Desirable criteria
- Completion of an accredited training course
- Compliance with the 7 professional domains for Educational and Clinical supervisors
Communication
Essential criteria
- Ability to communicate with clarity and intelligently in written and spoken English; ability to build rapport, listen, persuade/ negotiate.
- Awareness of team working
Personal and People Development
Essential criteria
- Ability to take responsibility, lead, make decisions and exert appropriate authority.
- Ability to see patients as people, ability to empathise and work co-operatively with others.
- Ability to demonstrate Innovation and enthusiasm in implementing changes
- Awareness of team working
Ensure the risk of infection to self, colleagues, patients, relatives and visitors is minimised by:
Essential criteria
- Being familiar with, and adhering to Trust policies and guidance on infection prevention and control.
- Completing all required training and education (both via e-learning and face to face) on infection prevention and control.
- Including infection prevention and control as an integral part of your continuous personal/professional development and included in your annual appraisal
- Taking personal responsibility so far as is reasonably practicable, in helping ensure that effective prevention and control of health care associated infections is embedded into everyday practice and applied consistently.
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Rachel Tomson
- Job title
- Clinical Lead & Consultant in Endodontics
- Email address
- [email protected]
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