Overview
Main area Dentistry Grade NHS Medical & Dental: Salaried Dentist - C Contract Permanent Hours
* Part time
* Job share
30 hours per week
Job ref 213-CAY-7320454-A
Employer King\u2019s College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type NHS
Site King\u2019s College Hospital
Town London
Salary £94,007 - £108,038 Per annum pro rata plus London zone £2,162
Salary period Yearly
Closing 14/10/2025 23:59
About the organisation
King\u2019s College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK\u2019s largest and busiest teaching Trusts with a turnover of c£1.8 billion, 1.5 million patient contacts a year and more than 15,000 staff based across 5 main sites in South East London. The Trust provides a full range of local hospital services across its different sites, and specialist services from King\u2019s College Hospital (KCH) sites at Denmark Hill in Camberwell and at the Princess Royal University Hospital (PRUH) site in the London Borough of Bromley.
We encourage all our staff to have a healthy work/life balance. In doing so, you can apply for flexible working from the beginning of your employment. We offer a range of options which are designed to suit different circumstances and priorities in line with service requirements.
Role
Senior Dental Officer - Specialist in Paediatrics Band C
Employed by King\u2019s College Hospital, we pride ourselves with delivering a Consultant Lead, Dental General anaesthetic Service for Community Paediatric patients in Croydon and Kingston areas. Working closely with the anaesthetic and theatre teams at Croydon University, Barts and Kingston Hospitals. The successful candidate will have a specialist status in Paediatric Dentistry. A key part of your role will also include:
* Conducting thorough pre-operative assessments for patients requiring GA, primarily in community settings
* Managing and triaging the GA waiting list, ensuring timely and equitable access to treatment
* Liaising with internal and external stakeholders to ensure safe, patient-centred care pathways
* Supporting service development and quality improvement initiatives across the GA service
The post can be a job share and locations agreed.
Working for our organisation
King\u2019s College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK\u2019s largest and busiest teaching Trusts with a turnover of c£1.8 billion, 1.5 million patient contacts a year and more than 15,000 staff based across South East London. The Trust provides a full range of local and specialist services across its five sites. The trust-wide strategy of Strong Roots, Global Reach is our Vision to be BOLD, Brilliant people, Outstanding care, Leaders in Research, Innovation and Education, Diversity, Equality and Inclusion at the heart of everything we do. By being person-centred, digitally-enabled, and focused on sustainability, we aim to take Team King\u2019s to another level.
We are at a pivotal point in our history and we require individuals who are ready to join a highly professional team and make a real, lasting difference to our patients and our people.
King\u2019s is committed to delivering Sustainable Healthcare for All via our Green Plan. In line with national Greener NHS ambitions, we have set net zero carbon targets of 2040 for our NHS Carbon Footprint and 2045 for our NHS Carbon Footprint Plus. Everyone\u2019s contribution is required in order to meet the goals set out in our Green Plan and we encourage all staff to work responsibly, minimising their contributions to the Trust\u2019s carbon emissions, waste and pollution wherever possible.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see the full job description which is attached describing what is required in detail
* Conducting thorough pre-operative assessments for patients requiring GA, primarily in community settings
* Managing and triaging the GA waiting list, ensuring timely and equitable access to treatment
* Liaising with internal and external stakeholders to ensure safe, patient-centred care pathways
* Supporting service development and quality improvement initiatives across the GA service
Person specification
Application form and interview
* On GDC Specialist List for Paediatric Dentistry
* Full registration with GDC with license to practice as a dentist
* Leadership and management experience
IMPORTANT
* Check your email account regularly as this is how we will communicate with you
* If you delete the job from any of your accounts, you may be prevented from accessing further communications
* To enquire about your application or inform us of any changes in your circumstances, please contact the named person on this advert
* Please provide email addresses for referees where possible
* Please review the documentation on our recruitment microsite, particularly the Trust\u2019s criminal records checking policy
* All staff have a responsibility for safeguarding children and vulnerable adults and for ensuring they are aware of the specific duties relating to their role.
* Please note that the closing date is given as a guide. On occasion, we might close a vacancy early due to a high number of applications being received. You are advised to submit your application as early as possible to avoid disappointment.
King\u2019s College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust Annual Reports and Other Corporate Publications
King\u2019s Health Partners Academic Health Science Centre Website
King\u2019s College Hospital is part of King\u2019s Health Partners Academic Health Sciences Centre (AHSC), a pioneering collaboration between King\u2019s College London, and Guy\u2019s and St Thomas\u2019, King\u2019s College Hospital and South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trusts.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
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