Dental Paediatric Consultant – Superchem Industries
Job Summary
This is an exciting new part‑time Paediatric Consultant post to join our team to provide a wide range of primary dental care for a diverse range of patients referred to the Service and subject to the Terms and Conditions of service governing the appointment of Hospital Medical and Dental Staff in England and Wales, or as subsequently varied by agreement. The Consultant will be a highly regarded member of the services senior management team working with the Dental Service Manager, Clinical Lead, Consultant in Special Care Dentistry, Clinical Team Lead and Dental Nurse Manager. Active involvement with the Paediatric Managed Clinical Network will be essential. This post is JD approved by the Royal College.
Main duties of the job
* Develop paediatric specialist clinical capacity and provide effective support, guidance, training and workforce development for our clinical teams now and in the future.
* Support and further develop clinicians so that they can demonstrate enhanced (Tier 2) skills in paediatric dentistry, enabling the service to develop in line with commissioning guidance while offering high‑quality care for children.
* Be involved in and guide the management of medically compromised children and adolescents in the community, and develop and improve essential local, regional and national links.
* In conjunction with other Specialists deliver, develop and enhance the provision of treatment under conscious sedation and general anaesthesia.
* Further develop emergency and urgent dental trauma management and treatment within Northamptonshire.
* Contribute to planning and management of paediatric dental services for Northamptonshire, helping to deliver and secure commissioned service delivery.
* Lead on CPD provision within the service for paediatric general anaesthesia and conscious sedation.
About Us
NHFT is an integrated primary care and mental health Trust, providing physical, mental health and specialty services in both hospital settings and out in the community. We focus on delivering care that is as easy to access as possible, with many services provided at home, work or in schools. We also provide health services to various prisons and detention centres in Bedfordshire and Cambridgeshire. NHFT promotes a culture of learning to improve the care and safety of our patients and staff.
Job Details
* Date posted: 23 December 2025
* Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff
* Grade: Consultant
* Salary: £109,725 to £145,478 a year pro rata
* Contract: Fixed term
* Duration: 2 years
* Working pattern: Part‑time
* Reference number: 270‑MED461
* Job locations: St James Dental Department, St James Rd, Northampton, NN5 5LQ
Qualifications and Experience
Essential Behaviours and Values
* Demonstrates clarity in all communication with capacity to adapt language as appropriate to the situation.
* Capacity to use logical/lateral thinking to solve problems/make decisions.
* Effectively supervises junior staff and other staff groups.
* Leads, motivates and inspires the team daily, bringing all team members together in providing high standards of care.
Essential Knowledge & Experience
* Experience in the multidisciplinary management of paediatric patients.
* Experience in community dental services settings.
* Experience in the day‑to‑day clinical management of a paediatric dental service.
Desirable
* Research relevant to paediatric dentistry.
Legal and Sponsorship
Disclosure and Barring Service Check: This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service will be required.
Certificate of Sponsorship: Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled Worker sponsorship are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. Further information is available on the UK Visas and Immigration website.
Employer Details
Employer name: Northamptonshire Healthcare Foundation Trust
Address: St James Dental Department, St James Rd, Northampton, NN5 5LQ
Website: https://www.nhft.nhs.uk/
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