Locum Consultant Paediatric Dentistry
We are looking for a Locum Consultant Paediatric Dentistry to cover a 9‑month maternity leave commencing in July 2026. The appointee will join our Community Dental Service to deliver Level 3 paediatric dentistry care to the population of Wakefield and District. The role is on a part‑time, 8 PA basis and will support the existing consultant and specialist in paediatric dentistry in a team that already includes a consultant, specialist, speciality trainees and foundation trainees.
Responsibilities
* Deliver Level 3 paediatric dentistry care to children with complex medical problems, learning difficulties, physical disabilities, inherited and acquired dentition anomalies, complex dental traumatic injuries and complex social problems.
* Support the existing consultant and specialist in paediatric dentistry to provide care and develop the service.
* Provide training in paediatric dentistry for foundation, core and speciality trainees as well as existing nursing and dental staff.
* Demonstrate clinical leadership in the care of children and young people within the Mid Yorkshire Teaching NHS Trust Community Dental Service in conjunction with the existing consultant.
Benefits
* Access to the NHS pension plan.
* A generous holiday allowance.
* Employee health and wellbeing services.
* Extensive benefits and support including onsite nurseries, childcare vouchers, home electronics schemes, working carers support, carer‑friendly policies and more.
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