Locum Consultant in Special Care Dentistry

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The closing date is 22 February 2026

We are looking to appoint to 8PAs Part-Time Locum Consultant in Special Care Dentistry at Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust providing leadership to the Community Dental Service based at a number of locations across the city, including Manor and Wheata Place dental clinics and the Charles Clifford Dental Hospital. This is a fixed-term maternity cover post until the end of September 2026.

We would welcome applications from candidates across the full spectrum of experience, from those who have recently completed training to those who have well-established careers.

The consultant is one of two in the specialty who will work in partnership with the Clinical Lead in leading and developing the special care dental services in Sheffield. The post- holder will have responsibility for providing specialist dental advice and treatment including provision of sedation for people with a disability and/or complex medical conditions. The consultant will be expected to liaise and collaborate with other members of health and care teams to ensure a coordinated and holistic approach to dental care is delivered for such patients.

The role will include undertaking outpatient clinics for special care patients at the Charles Clifford Dental Hospital, Sheffield and the leadership of the general anaesthetic service for adult special care patients. The consultant will participate in our specialist training program in the specialty in partnership with the postgraduate deanery, and also will participate in the DCT 2, and dental undergraduate training programs.

Located on rolling hills and dissected by river valleys, Sheffield is one of the greenest and most wooded cities in Europe. More than a third of the city lies inside the beautiful Peak District National Park, and it is virtually surrounded by open countryside. Its central location and excellent transport links also means it is less than two hours from most major metropolitan areas.

Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK s busiest and most successful NHS foundation trusts. This is an exceptional opportunity to join an award winning and internationally recognised team, with a focus on innovation, research and high quality care, as well as family friendly working, and we are keen to discuss with individuals about how we can support their ambitions.

Please refer to the supporting job description and person specification which will outline the duties of the role including an indicative job plan.

The successful candidate must be registered with the General Dental Council as a Specialist in Special Care Dentistry. You will also have completed Specialist Training (or equivalent) and be entered on the Specialist Register of the GDC, or have a CCST date within six months of the date of interview. Non-UK/EEA applicants should ensure they are aware of the recent changes to the Immigration rules.

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Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust promotes Equality of opportunity and Diversity within the workplace.

• Full registration (with a licence to practise) with the General Dental Council (GDC).
• Name on the GDC Specialist list in Special Care Dentistry or If an applicant is UK trained, be within six months of completing their CCST and expected to be eligible for, and placed on, the GDC Specialist List within six months of the interview date.
• Have an NHS primary dental care performer number or be eligible to obtain one.
• MD or PhD or equivalent

• Ability to communicate orally with confidence with patients and their families, peers and members of the dental team, and other health and social care professionals including those acting in a caring capacity.
• Experience of communication with consultants and senior clinicians across a broad range of medical specialties concerning the care of patients with complex needs.
• Ability to work…