Job summary
Applications are invited for Specialty Doctors in Restorative Dentistry to join the vibrant Restorative Dentistry team at Croydon University.

Croydon University Hospital has recently invested in a brand new clinical area including modern surgeries and equipment, and a brand new PGMC phantom head teaching room through Health Education England. There is one full time and one part time consultant in post striving to establish national and international reputation for clinical excellence and innovation. Informal training and supervision are available as required.

The posts are available part time and would, ideally, suit dentists looking for restorative clinical, teaching and managerial hospital experience. The appointees will be expected to contribute to providing clinical and managerial service in their monospecialty.

The Department of Restorative Dentistry forms part of the Trust's Cancer and Surgical Directorate, which provides a comprehensive range of multidisciplinary clinical services in the major dental specialities.

The suggested job plan is included in the job description.

Main Duties of the Job

• Assessment of endodontic, periodontic and prosthodontic patients referred to the department
• Treatment of patients referred for endodontic, periodontic and prosthodontic management
• Referral of patients back to the referring clinician following successful treatment
• Take part in audit and research at both department and hospital level where appropriate
• Participate in training when and if appropriate
• Be able to work independently

About us
Croydon Health Services NHS Trust provides hospital and community services across Croydon through a range of clinics and specialist centres. Formed in August 2010 from the integration of Croydon Community Health Services and Mayday Healthcare NHS Trust, we employ around 4,100 staff serving a diverse population of over 360,000 people.

Our main site, Croydon University Hospital, is one of the busiest in London. We are also leading the way in delivering more healthcare in community settings and people's homes. Our district nursing teams, Allied Health Professionals and community matrons care for people of all ages across the borough.

Like the wider NHS, we are working hard to meet increasing demand. With the right people on board, we continue to innovate and transform our services to provide the highest quality care for local residents. We place strong emphasis on education, training and career development for all staff.

If you want to make a real difference, challenge yourself and be part of a Trust that's shaping local healthcare, Croydon Health Services could be the place for you.

At Croydon Health Services NHS Trust, we are committed to supporting flexible working arrangements. Applicants are encouraged to discuss any flexibility they may need during the recruitment process.

Job responsibilities
These are replacement posts following retirement of an Associate Specialist and reduction in days by Specialty Doctors. The remit of the postholders will be to provide endodontic, periodontic and prosthodontic service delivery including assessing new patients and undertaking treatment. They may be required to provide cover for colleagues.

In addition, the individual will be required to play an active role in the general workload of the department while having a significant commitment to teaching and training of junior staff.

The job plan is anticipated to contain six Programmed Activities in total per week (four days) all of which will be carried out on the Croydon Site and does not include on-call commitments.

The key focus of the duties will be:

• Treatment of patients involving a range of care with varying complexity including multidisciplinary involvement in an outpatient setting under local anaesthesia.
• Attendance at joint clinics and provision of care to patients taken from these clinics
• He/she will also be encouraged and expected to take part in audit at both Departmental and Hospital level.
• Participate in training when and if appropriate

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• BDS MJDF/MFDS
• Full registration with the GDC

Desirable

• Other relevant post graduate qualification (e.g. MSc, MClinDent, Diploma, Doctorate)

Training and Experience
Essential

• Broad clinical experience
• At least 3 years post qualification

Desirable

• Successful completion of a Restorative Dentistry Dental Core Training hospital post
• Experience in providing routine restorative dental care
• Experience of managing patients who are medically compromised

Administration
Essential

• Ability to organise and manage work Able to demonstrate communication skills within multi-disciplinary team
• Understanding of the principles of clinical governance

Desirable

• Experience in day to day organisation of services in a busy hospital settings

Audit
Essential

• Must have undertaken and completed audit projects
• Thorough understanding of principles of medical audit
• Local audit presentation

Desirable

• National presentation of audits

Research
Desirable

• Relevant research experience in one or more aspects of specialty specific topic
• Experience in clinical research
• Publication of relevant review articles or case reports

Personal Skills
Essential

• Effective communicator, able to work in a multidisciplinary team and cooperate with all medical and paramedical staff
• High level of clinical skills and reflective practice
• Able to use logical/lateral thinking to solve problems/make decisions
• Flexible and adaptable, able to cover colleagues' absence
• Professional attitude towards work, reliable, good record of attendance and tidy personal appearance
• Manages and prioritises time, workload, and information effectively
• Capacity to monitor developing situations and anticipate issues. Capacity to operate under pressure with initiative & resilience

Trust Values
Essential

• Able to demonstrate an understanding of Croydon Health Services Values
• Commitment to uphold Croydon Health Services Values

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 known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Employer details
Employer name: Croydon Health Services NHS Trust
Address: Croydon University Hospital, 530 London Road, Croydon, CR7 7YE, United Kingdom
Employer's website: Apply through our website

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact: Operations manager, Misha Amena, mishaamena@nhs.net, 02084013000

Details
Date posted: 28 September 2026
Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade: Specialty Doctor
Salary: £63,696 to £102,689 a year per annum
Contract: Fixed term
Duration: 12 months
Working pattern: Part-time
Reference number: MS8238150
Job locations: Croydon University Hospital, 530 London Road, Croydon, CR7 7YE, United Kingdom