Specialty Doctor in Orthodontics

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust

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Job summary

Applications are invited for the post of Speciality Dentist in Orthodontics, based at Good Hope Hospital with clinical services being provided within the hospital and possibly at a sister unit at Solihull Hospital dependent on service demand.

The post is part-time working 7 PAs per week, which consists of 6 sessions for personal treatment sessions and 1 session for administration/training/audit.

The main purpose of the post is to undertake the treatment of cases deemed suitable for treatment within the Orthodontic Department in order to help achieve the Government's targets for patient treatment waiting times.

Please refer to the attached Job Description for more information about this post.

Main duties of the job

*The post holder will be expected to develop a close working relationship with colleagues in Orthodontics and the other dental and medical specialities. The appointee will be expected to liaise with these colleagues as well as other specialties at University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust, Birmingham Dental Hospital and other Trusts.

*Support services are provided including Orthodontic Therapist, dental nurses, orthodontic technicians and student dental hygienists/therapist. Secretarial support is provided. Radiographic, computer and laboratory services are all present on site.

*The Orthodontic Department has a strong commitment to the interdisciplinary management of complex cases, working closely with other specialities within and outside the hospital. The post holder will need to work closely with the orthodontic consultant and consultants in other specialities in the management of these cases.

*The appointee will be expected to work in collaboration with the Consultant Orthodontist on all departmental matters.

*To participate in departmental and regional audit. The appointee may be involved in audit projects in conjunction with consultants, Orthodontic Therapist and/or junior hospital dentists.

About us

We are recognised as one of the leading NHS Foundation Trusts in the UK. Our vision is to Build Healthier Lives, and we recognise that we need incredible staff to do this.

Our commitment to our staff is to create the best place for them to work, and we are dedicated to:

Investing in the health and wellbeing of our staff, including a commitment of offering flexible working where we can;Offer our staff a wide variety of training and development opportunities, to support their personal and career development objectives.

UHB is committed to ensuring that our staff are treated fairly and feel that they belong, by creating a kind and inclusive environment. This is about equity of opportunity; removing all barriers, including discrimination and ensuring each individual member of staff reach their true potential, achieve their ambitions and thrive in their work. This is more than words. We are taking action. Our commitment to an inclusive culture is embedded at all levels of the organisation where every voice is heard, driven by our diverse and active staff networks, and at Board level by the Fairness Taskforce led by our CEO. We nurture a culture which empowers staff to challenge discriminatory behaviours and to enable people to bring their 'whole self' to a kinder, more connected and bold place to work.

University Hospitals Birmingham is a Smoke-Free premises hospital.

Date posted

11 January 2024

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Specialty Doctor

Salary

£52,530 to £82,400 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

304-MC-52431

Job locations

Good Hope Hospital

Rectory Rd

Sutton Coldfield

West Midlands

B75 7RR

Job description

Job responsibilities

*The post holder will be expected to be competent at providing all aspects of contemporary orthodontic treatment and be able to work independently at delivering this treatment. All clinical staff are accountable and responsible for their own clinical competence and should limit their activity to that which is deemed to be within their competence.

*Where consideration can be given to modifying treatment plans this must be done in consultation with the orthodontic consultant in the department

*The post holder may also be asked to provide the continuation of treatment of selected cases that were previously undergoing treatment with another clinician or partial treatment in conjunction with the Consultant Orthodontist.

*The post holder will be expected to follow the treatment plans devised by the consultant orthodontist.

Job description

Job responsibilities

*Where consideration can be given to modifying treatment plans this must be done in consultation with the orthodontic consultant in the department

*The post holder will be expected to follow the treatment plans devised by the consultant orthodontist.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

*Full registration with the United Kingdom GDC.
*Completion of an M.Orth Training Programme or equivalent. Eligibility for entry onto or on Specialist Orthodontic list of the GDC at the time of starting the post.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

*Full registration with the United Kingdom GDC.
*Completion of an M.Orth Training Programme or equivalent. Eligibility for entry onto or on Specialist Orthodontic list of the GDC at the time of starting the post.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).