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July 1, 2026Faculty Dental Journal

The specialist grade: five years on

Hesham Emam Anna Dargue P. Brotherton Patrick Magennis

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Key Points

The aim is to assess the role, uptake, and impact of the specialist grade in the NHS after five years.
Reviewed literature on the specialist grade’s implementation and usage across the NHS workforce.
Conducted interviews and surveys to gather perspectives from NHS staff regarding their experiences.
The uptake of the specialist grade varied significantly among different NHS sectors.
Many staff expressed uncertainty about the actual impact on their roles and career progression.
Concerns were raised regarding the autonomy promised by the specialist grade.

Implication

Examines the role and impact of the specialist grade within the NHS workforce, suggesting areas for improvement.

Abstract

Five years on, the specialist grade promises autonomy and progression, yet its role, uptake and impact across the NHS workforce remain uncertain.

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Emam et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a4752775c29257aa2579273 https://doi.org/10.1308/rcsfdj.2026.27

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