Overview
We are seeking a full-time Specialist in Paediatric Dentistry to join the dynamic West London Children's Healthcare Paediatric Dental and Orthodontic team. This post is based at the Chelsea & Westminster hospital.
The successful applicant will join our paediatric dental department, consisting of a team of committed Dental consultants, Orthodontic consultants, Maxillofacial consultants, specialists, specialty Dentists and Dental nursing team. Multidisciplinary team working underpins the services that we provide and has been the foundation that has enabled us to develop and provide excellent care for children and young people with a wide variety and complexity of dental conditions.
The applicant would be expected to lead, with the support of the Consultant team, the current busy clinic and theatre-based work of the Dental department.
Responsibilities
* Be responsible for the provision of advanced clinical care to children with additional or special needs, including comprehensive dental care under sedation or general anaesthesia where appropriate. Care will be provided in a hospital setting and a flexible approach will be required in responding to the clinical care needs of these patients.
* Provide support and advice, including treatment planning/case discussions on complex paediatric patients with/for colleagues working within the service.
* Provide clinical care to priority groups, mainly children, on referral from other members of the service.
* Provide clinical care under conscious sedation or general anaesthesia as required.
* Assist the Clinical Director in the development and provision of an evidence-based service using staff development and the appropriate management of resources.
* Provide guideline updates in relation to paediatric dentistry, act as Children's safeguarding lead, and provide staff training as required.
* Involve in undergraduate/postgraduate teaching/training.
* Lead and deliver clinical audit programmes and participate in waiting list initiatives.
* Assist the Clinical Director of Dental Services with any clinical matters relating to paediatric dentistry and undertake duties as delegated by the Clinical Director.
About us
West London Children's Healthcare was formed on 1st April 2022 bringing paediatric services at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust (ICHT) and Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust (CWFT) under a single leadership structure accountable to both Trust Boards for all elements of operational, quality, safety and financial performance. WLCH runs services from Chelsea & Westminster Hospital; Hammersmith Hospital; St Mary's Hospital and West Middlesex Hospital. In addition, two child development services operate from the Cheyne Centre and Woodfield Road.
It is recognised that significant variations in outcomes exist for children and young people in North West London. These variations are driven both by the social economic factors that impact the daily lives of CYP but also as a consequence of variation in systems, processes and access to healthcare.
WLCH has been established to drive the changes needed to reduce these variations and to improve quality, experience and outcomes across all aspects of child health. We value every member of our team and we are absolutely committed to recruiting and retaining a thriving, diverse and inclusive workforce. Every member of our team has a role to play in leading and shaping the transformation required to improve outcomes by optimising joint working, sharing best practice and constantly striving for improvement.
Details
Date posted: 20 October 2025
Pay scheme: Other
Salary: £100,870 to £111,441 a year per annum
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 289-WLCH-39
Job locations: Chelsea and Westminster, 369 Fulham Rd, London, SW10 9NH
Qualifications
Education and Qualifications
* Essential: Bachelor of dental Surgery or equivalent
* Essential: MFDS or Equivalent
* Essential: Relevant GDC registered postgraduate qualification
Desirable
* Certificate in Conscious sedation or IV sedation
* Membership of professional societies
Other
Disclosure and Barring Service Check: This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration: Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name: Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Chelsea and Westminster, 369 Fulham Rd, London, SW10 9NH
Employer's website: https://www.chelwest.nhs.uk/
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