Consultant Orthodontist

Job responsibilities

This new consultant post is based on appointment of 6 to 10 PAs (24- 40 hours per week). A job plan is provided for illustrative purposes, but we appreciate that the successful applicant may wish to negotiate a change in timetable. The team would be happy to discuss this full time or part time commitment.

Duties of the post

The successful candidate will be expected to:

• Provide advice to dental and medical practitioners working in primary care services.
• Provide advice to hospital clinicians, including consultants in Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, Restorative Dentistry and a range of medical specialties.
• Liaise with specialist orthodontic practitioners working within the primary care sector and provide advice if requested.
• Provide a high-quality treatment service for patients with severe or complex malocclusions.
• Provide a high-quality treatment service for patients requiring interdisciplinary care.

On-call and cover for colleagues

The new consultant may occasionally be required to cover for absent colleagues. There is no on-call commitment.

Education and training

The successful candidate will be expected to contribute to the academic life of the department and will be involved with the training of specialist registrars in orthodontics and other junior staff. Consultants in the department contribute to regional specialist registrar training, teaching vocational dentists, and the continuing education of dentists, orthodontic therapists and dental nurses. The new consultant can expect to have an active role in training our registrars and in training other regional trainees. We have an orthodontic ST4/5 in national recruitment for November 2023 but if unsuccessful in appointing to this role we will convert this to run through training for an ST1 starting in January 2024 and allied with the Bristol Dental School. The new consultant would be a clinical supervisor for any of our trainees and other orthodontic team members.

The Peninsula Dental School (Plymouth University)

The Peninsula Dental School (PDS) opened in 2007 and it provides exciting opportunities for teaching and learning in Plymouth and the Southwest Peninsula. Undergraduates receive training in Plymouth, Exeter and Truro, but their main base is Plymouth. The new consultant can expect to have a role in teaching dental undergraduates and trainee dental therapists who attend new patient clinics in the Orthodontic Department. There will also be opportunities to deliver workshops and other teaching sessions at the Dental School. The role of dental specialty training at the Dental School is developing and there are likely to be opportunities for postgraduate orthodontic education in the future.

Clinical Governance and Research

The successful candidate will be expected to have full involvement in clinical governance, research and development in orthodontics. The department relies on successful multi-professional working. The candidate is expected to adhere to the principles of evidence-based practice and adhere to agreed national and local guidelines, protocols and pathways developed in the specialty. The candidate is expected to comply with the Trusts annual appraisal process (a condition of employment) and General Dental Council eCPD requirements.

Administration

The successful candidate will be expected to undertake all necessary administration associated with the care of their patients. Appropriate secretarial and IT support will be provided. The new consultant will share an office and will have an allocated secretary.

Management

The successful candidate will be responsible to the Clinical Service Line Director for the effective and efficient use of resources under his/her control, to contribute to the development of orthodontic services locally and regionally and to participate in departmental, directorate and Orthodontic Managed Clinical Network meetings.

Registration and Specialist Listing

Essential

• Full registration with UK General Dental Council (GDC)
• Entry on GDC Specialist List in Orthodontics

Education, qualifications and special training

Essential

• Successful completion of an SAC-approved minimum 3 year training programme in Orthodontics marked by a Specialist Membership in Orthodontics (or equivalent).
• Possession of Certificate of Accreditation or eligibility for a CCST in Orthodontics.
• Evidence of successful completion of an SAC-approved, 2 year minimum Senior StR training programme in Orthodontics (or equivalent) or within 6 months of completion.

Desirable

• Fellowship in Dental Surgery or Membership of the Faculty of Dental Surgery (or equivalent).
• Intercollegiate Specialty Fellowship Exit Examination in Orthodontics (or equivalent) or within 6 months of achieving this.

Particular skills and experience

Essential

• Training in the clinical management of patients requiring multidisciplinary care.

Desirable

• Experience in the clinical management of patients requiring multidisciplinary care.

Research and clinical audit

Essential

• Ability to appraise scientific literature critically.
• Effective participation in relevant clinical audit.
• Research relevant to specialty & publications as 1st author in peer reviewed journals.

Desirable

• Presentations at local / regional / national / international meetings.
• Demonstrate an enthusiasm to continue with research and clinical audit.

Teaching

Essential

• Training in teaching.
• Enthusiasm to help develop undergraduate dental teaching in association with PDS.

Desirable

• Recognised qualification in teaching/training or enthusiasm to achieve this.
• Experience in orthodontic teaching, including clinical and practical skills.

Communication and interpersonal skills

Essential

• Well-presented application and CV. Good information technology and presentation skills.
• Ability to work in a team & delegate appropriately.
• Evidence of ability to communicate and operate well with patients & healthcare professionals.

Desirable

• Demonstration of leadership skills.

Management

Essential

• Experience of management of some aspects of a clinical service.
• Willingness to help develop a sub-regional orthodontic /restorative service.

Desirable

• Evidence of interest and ability in management.
• Management qualification.

Practical Requirements

Essential

• Ability and willingness to work hours of the job with reasonable adjustment to take account of any local requirement.

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).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).