Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a proactive self-motivated and experienced Orthodontic Therapist to join the Dental Team.
You will provide a specialist contribution to the clinical management of patients requiring orthodontic treatment working in collaboration with multidisciplinary professionals in order to enhance overall patient care.
The post holder will work as part of the multi-disciplinary dental team and is also expected to assist with clinical education and training in their speciality to members of that team and students. The post holder will also be expected to contribute to research when appropriate within the overall Kings College London Dental Institute.
Main duties of the job
Provide an orthodontic service implementing care plans and performing non-complex orthodontic procedures.
Provide a specialist contribution to the clinical management of patients requiring orthodontic treatment working in collaboration with multidisciplinary professionals in order to improve patient care.
Partaking in teaching, mentoring and assessment of students, trainees and professional staff therefore promoting a learning culture.
Facilitate and participate in audit and quality assurance programmes, and promoting evidence based practice.
Conduct research and audit on delivery of patient care.
About us
Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust comprises five of the UK's best known hospitals - Guy's, St Thomas', Evelina London Children'sHospital, Royal Brompton and Harefield - as well as community services in Lambeth and Southwark, all with a long history of high quality care,clinical excellence, research and innovation.
We are among the UK's busiest, most successful foundation trusts. We provide specialist care for patients including heart and lung, cancer andrenal services as well as a full range of local hospital and community services for people in Lambeth and Southwark.
We have around 22,700 staff, making us one of the largest NHS Trusts in the country and one of the biggest employers locally. We aim to reflectthe diversity of the communities we serve and continue to develop new and existing partnerships with local people, patients, and neighbouringNHS organisations, local authorities and charitable bodies and GPs.We strive to recruit and retain the best staff as the dedication and skills of our employees lie at the heart of our organisation and ensure that ourservices are of the highest quality, safe and focused on our patients.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information on the role and responsibilities of the Orthodontic Therapist at GSTT , please see the attached Job description and Job Specification.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information on the role and responsibilities of the Orthodontic Therapist at GSTT , please see the attached Job description and Job Specification.
Person Specification
Professional Statutory Registration
Essential
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of a wide range of orthodontic procedures
- Ability to prioritise and organise own workload
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, ability to empathise
- Evidence of commitment to ongoing professional and personal development.
- Computer literate.
- Experience of managing staff rotas
Experience
Essential
- Significant post degree and/or diploma experience of working as a Dental Therapist and managing own case load.
- Experience of planning and managing arrangements for delivery of oral hygiene and dental care to a large group of patients.
- Experience of devising, running and reviewing training both on an individual and group basis.
Desirable
- Experience in the care of medically compromised patients.
Qualification & Education
Essential
- Evidence of training and qualification of Diploma in Orthodontic Therapy
- Specialist training and experience of specific varied client groups with complex needs.
Desirable
- Further Adult Education Teacher Certificate
Person Specification
Professional Statutory Registration
Essential
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of a wide range of orthodontic procedures
- Ability to prioritise and organise own workload
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, ability to empathise
- Evidence of commitment to ongoing professional and personal development.
- Computer literate.
- Experience of managing staff rotas
Experience
Essential
- Significant post degree and/or diploma experience of working as a Dental Therapist and managing own case load.
- Experience of planning and managing arrangements for delivery of oral hygiene and dental care to a large group of patients.
- Experience of devising, running and reviewing training both on an individual and group basis.
Desirable
- Experience in the care of medically compromised patients.
Qualification & Education
Essential
- Evidence of training and qualification of Diploma in Orthodontic Therapy
- Specialist training and experience of specific varied client groups with complex needs.
Desirable
- Further Adult Education Teacher Certificate
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.
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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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.
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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
