Specialty Doctor in Restorative Dentistry (fixed term)
The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 4LPView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)
Salary
£63,696 to £102,689
Contract
Fixed-Term
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
29 November 2026
16 days leftJob description
We are delighted to be able to offer an opportunity for a highly motivated ambitious individual to join our well-integrated team to support us with ou...
The primary aim of the 1.0 WTE Specialty Doctor in Restorative Dentistry post is to join the existing well-integrated team to help provide a consultant led service at tertiary level to the population of the North-East and beyond. This post is configured to support the clinical activities of the specialty. The successful applicant will help to provide a comprehensive diagnostic, treatment and advisory service in Restorative Dentistry within the Trust at the Dental Hospital. The successful applicant will contribute to provision of the Restorative Dentistry Service and may be involved with supervision of undergraduate students, GPT (General professional trainees), DCT (Dental core trainees) and possibly postgraduate students.
To provide clinical service for patients attending Restorative Dental services of the Trust To deliver service in accordance with the Job Purpose Undertake clinical teaching and supervision of Junior Dental Staff including undergraduate students. Provide Cover for Junior Dental Staff at the Dental Hospital as necessary
As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.
With around 2 million contacts with patients every year, we deliver care from:
- Royal Victoria Infirmary (RVI)
- Freeman Hospital
- Newcastle Dental Hospital
- Cramlington Manor Walks
- Urgent treatment centres
- Newcastle Fertility Centre
- Northern Centre for Cancer Care, North Cumbria
- Northern Genetics Service
These include a range of flagship services which deliver cutting-edge care (supported by state-of-the-art diagnostic services in both radiology and pathology) and are a catalyst for innovation to support pioneering clinical practice in the NHS.
We also have offices at Regent Point in Gosforth and community sites.
Please see attached information on what Staff Benefits we have to offer at our Trust under 'Documents to download' or 'Supporting documents'.
For further information on Careers at The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust please visit our website: Newcastle Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Education, Qualifications and Specialist Skills
Essential
- BDS or equivalent
- GDC registerable qualification.
- Will have been fully registered with the General Dental Council for at least three years.
- MFDS or equivalent
Desirable: - Leadership and training experience.; - Certificate in teaching or medical education
Clinical Experience
Essential
- At least three years post BDS qualification experience in clinical dentistry
- Some experience of treating adults requiring more complex restorative dentistry
- Some experience of treating adult dental trauma
- Completed a Foundation Training programme and at least one year in a recognised NHS post as DCT or above
Management and Administration Experience
Essential
- Able to communicate well with patients and colleagues.
- Committed to share in professional, managerial and teaching responsibilities.
- Flexible approach to service delivery and committed approach to personal development.
Desirable: - Proven management ability.
Teaching
Essential: - Experience of supervising or training clinical dental trainees, students or DCPs
Desirable: - Experience in teaching and training
Research
Essential
- Evidence of involvement in and understanding of research methodology and publication of findings.
- Research/critical review of literature.
- Publications in the last five years.
Desirable: - Higher degree.
Research / Audit / Clinical Governance
Essential: - An understanding of Clinical Governance; - Previous participation in clinical audit
Desirable: - Successful completion of audit projects that have led to change.
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First seen
12 November 2026
Last checked
13 November 2026
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