Locum Consultant in Restorative Dentistry

Cambridge University Hospitals; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 109,000 - GBP 146,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS hospital in Cambridge is seeking a Locum Consultant in Restorative Dentistry for a 12-month role. The successful candidate will support the restorative needs of head and neck cancer patients, with a focus on multidisciplinary teamwork. Full registration with the GDC and CCST in Restorative Dentistry or nearing award is required. The role includes contributions to clinical governance and effective communication with medical teams.

Qualifications

• Fully registered with the GDC and CCST in Restorative Dentistry or nearing award.
• Demonstrable skills in English for effective communication.
• Eligible for entry on the Specialist Register.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with consultants in restorative needs for head and neck cancer patients.
• Participate in a multidisciplinary team approach for patient care.
• Manage the restorative care for cancer patients including assessments.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Collaboration with multidisciplinary teams

Clinical governance commitment

Education

CCST in Restorative Dentistry

Primary dental qualification

GDC registration

Job description

Locum Consultant in Restorative Dentistry (7PAs)

Consultant

Main area Oral Surgery Grade Consultant Contract 12 months (fixed term) Hours Part time - 7 sessions per week (7PAs per week) Job ref 180-LOCON-5289

Employer Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site Addenbrooke's Hospital Town Cambridge Salary £109,725 - £145,478 per annum pro-rata Salary period Yearly Closing 22/02/2026 23:59

Job overview

Applications are invited for a Locum Consultant in Restorative Dentistry (7PAs) for a period of 12 months.

The successful candidate will work closely with medical and dental consultant colleagues, mainly supporting the restorative needs of head and neck cancer patients, including pre-radiotherapy assessments and hypodontia.

Main duties of the job

The service offers a multidisciplinary-team-based approach in head and neck oncology and cleft lip and palate and the department also works closely with consultants in the Ear, Nose and Throat (ENT), Plastic Surgery, Neurosurgery and Cancer services.

The combined department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and Orthodontics is supported by a full-time maxillofacial technician, who has special expertise in maxillofacial prostheses.

You will be fully registered with the GDC and ideally have a CCST in Restorative Dentistry or be within six months of award of CCST at the time of interview and/or you will have a Primary dental qualification with the General Dental Council (GDC). You will also be eligible for entry on the Specialist Register or within six months of receipt of Certificate of Completion of Specialist Training (CCST) at time of interview.

Working for our organisation

The applicant must have demonstrable skills in listening, reading, writing and speaking in English that enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues, as set out in the GMC’s Good Medical Practice (2013).

Applications from job seekers who require skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information please visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.

It is a requirement for skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, 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) will also be subject to this requirement.

Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please refer to the Job description and Person specification attached for further details on the main responsibilities and duties for this post.

Person specification

Qualifications

• Qualifications (1-5)

Standards

• Standards (1-5)

Professionalism

• Professionalism (1-5)

Clinical Skills

• Clinical Skills (1-5)

Specialty Specific Skills

• Related to the post (1-5)

Clinical Governance

• Commitment to clinical governance/improving quality of patient care (1-5)

Communication Skills

• Communication Skills (1-5)

Personal Skills

• Personal Skills (1-10)

Understanding of the NHS

• Understanding of the NHS (1-5)

Professional Development

• Commitment on ongoing professional development (1-5)

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.

Name Mr Amardip Kalsi Job title Consultant in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Email address [e-mail] Additional information

Informal enquiries about this role should be addressed to Mr Amardip Kalsi, [e-mail].