Consultant in Restorative Dentistry

Job Description

Overview

NHSGGC is one of the largest healthcare systems in the UK employing around 40,000 staff in a wide range of clinical and non clinical professions. We deliver acute hospital, primary, community and mental health care services to a population of over 1.15 million and a wider population of 2.2 million when regional and national services are included.

The shift pattern for this post is to be confirmed.

Role

Applications are invited for a Consultant in Restorative Dentistry. This is a permanent, 10 PA post. We are the largest provider of specialist oral healthcare in Scotland. The post holder will join a large, well established Department of Restorative Dentistry. Aside from clinical service provision, opportunities exist for undergraduate and postgraduate teaching, Quality Improvement activity, and participation in research. The Department has close links with other acute medical and surgical specialties in Greater Glasgow & Clyde.

Responsibilities

• The appointee will be responsible, together with colleagues, for the provision of specialist assessment, diagnosis, and treatment, primarily including contributing to the hypodontia service as part of the Multi Disciplinary Team. This service provides advice and treatment plans for referring practitioners and, where appropriate, provision of treatment.
• Play an active role in the teaching and training of postgraduate dentists to specialist level.
• Maintain and develop a high level of knowledge and expertise in Restorative Dentistry. Opportunities for clinical activity in other Restorative disciplines may arise, dependent on future service demands.
• Meet the requirements for professional registration and specialist status as outlined below under Qualifications.

Qualifications

• Full GDC registration, completed Specialist Training and be on the Restorative Dentistry Specialist Register of the GDC, or have a CCST date within six months of the date of interview.

Interviews and Application Details

Interview Date: 23/07/2026

This post may close early to the volume of response. Please submit your application form as soon as possible.

Due to the volume of applications, shortlisting feedback will not be provided.

Additional Information

Work-life balance and flexible working options are recognised where service needs allow. Flexible working will be discussed during the recruitment process.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion NHSGGC encourages applications from all sections of the community and is committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion.

Armed Forces Covenant NHSGGC has pledged its commitment to being a Forces Friendly Employer and welcomes applications from the Armed Forces Community.

Contact for informal discussion For an informal discussion, please contact the Lead Clinician: Mrs Beth Burns, Email: , Tel: ; and the Clinical Director: Mr Alan Donaldson, Email: , Tel: .