Orthodontic Therapist

Job summary

Based within the Oral and maxillofacial surgery and orthodontic Unit at Montagu Hospital the Orthodontic Therapist has undergone training that will allow her/him to be involved in delivering holistic care of patients requiring orthodontic therapy.

Responsible for following treatment plans and close liaison with the Orthodontic team including Consultants and Middle Grade staff. Referring back to source when required.

Provide a specialist contribution to the clinical management of patients requiring orthodontic treatment in collaboration with the Multi-disciplinary team.

Responsible for maintaining high standards of clinical care with reference to relevant research and evidence based practice.

Participates in audit and research and is participates at a departmental level in clinical governance issues.

Main duties of the job

Undertake appropriate clinical duties to provide/organise essential treatment for patients referred to orthodontic therapy service, working to a prescribed treatment plan under supervision, within own boundaries and accepting own limitations.

Assess patients' needs to establish change in condition, liaising with the Consultant Orthodontist to inform clinical decision making and plan of care

Refer back to referring source as patient condition and agreed pathways indicate

Build upon current skills to ensure precision and accuracy in carrying out orthodontic treatments is maintained

Assess each patient's health education needs individually providing advice and information in orthodontic procedures as appropriate

Utilise risk assessment skills to identify when there may be potential for damage to oral health and soft tissues of the oral cavity

Be able to act effectively in an emergency situation to ensure safety of patients

In collaboration with the Consultant, patient and their family, as appropriate, identify their individual needs and beliefs when formulating a management plan ensuring holistic approach to care

Participate in joint patient consultations with Consultant as necessary

Utilise 1st line resolution skills to deal with complaints and liaise withDepartmental manager as required

About us

DBTH is one of Yorkshire's Leading acute trusts, serving a population of more than 440,000. Our services are based over three main hospital sites and several additional services employing over 7,000 colleagues.

At DBTH we have a comprehensive framework of behaviours that guide us in our daily working lives, these form the DBTH Way. We pride ourselves on our commitment to the values of We Care and now the DBTH Way builds upon these foundations, providing further clarity on what it means to embody these values in our everyday interactions.

As an organisation that supports flexible working, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.

As an equal opportunities employer, we encourage applicants from all sectors of the community, particularly from under-represented groups including those with disabilities, members of our ethnic minorities and LGBTQ+ communities.

We offer a range of benefits to support our people including:o Extensive range of learning opportunitieso NHS Pension Schemeo Generous holiday entitlement in line with Terms & Conditionso Comprehensive health and wellbeing supporto NHS Car Lease schemes and a range of salary sacrifice schemeo Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping and finance through external providers.