Queen Victoria Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Orthodontic Therapist

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Job summary

Are you ready to elevate your career in a place where your skills truly matter? Apply to join us at the Queen Victoria Hospital (QVH) - an internationally renowned specialist hospital. We invite you to apply to join our dynamic team as Band 7 Orthodontic Therapist.

When working at the QVH, you will be fully supported by our clinical team, as we want to help you grow and develop your skills when you join our orthodontic team. We are expanding and following internal promotions we are now looking for an Orthodontic Therapist who has transferable skills who wishes to expand their experience in treating complex patients in our hospital unit.

Our team supports patients who need complex orthodontic care and this input helps us deliver treatment plans for both orthodontic and orthodontic / surgical patients. We recognise that these specialist areas of clinical care in the provision of multidisciplinary treatment delivery, may be a little daunting, but our clinical leaders will ensure that you are supported, at every appointment, to help you in your treatment clinics across the working week.

You will get some unique experiences and will also support the multidisciplinary clinics we hold. Opportunities exist for the successful candidate to be involved in cleft, hypodontia, complex dento alveolar and orthognathic jaw surgical clinics. Here, our senior team develop treatment plans for these patients and this will give you a unique insight into this aspect of hospital orthodontic care.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be responsible for providing highly specialist orthodontic care and to contribute to the clinical management of patients requiring orthodontic treatment under close supervision, working in collaboration with QVH clinical orthodontic team which has a blend of staff in training and those in permanent employment too. He/she will follow treatment plans in close liaison within the orthodontic team undertaking, for example, fixed and removable orthodontic appliance treatment, emergency orthodontic care and clinical record taking.

The post holder will be involved with patients who have had significant, often life changing, facial surgery either with the jaw surgical, or cleft teams. As a result, the post holder will need to work with the clinical team to help to make sure the patient is able to understand the complexity of their care and some of the impacts of surgery including dental and facial changes.

The post holder will also be responsible for maintaining high standards of clinical care with reference to relevant research and evidence based practice. They will also practice to a level of competence as directed by the General Dental Council. They will keep up to date adhering to CPD and appraisal protocols.

Alongside these clinical skills, we are looking for an inspirational and compassionate colleague who will join in with our departmental initiatives and with their professional colleagues based at the QVH and beyond.

About us

Rated GOOD overall with outstanding care by the CQC. A specialist NHS hospital providing life-changing reconstructive surgery, burns care and rehabilitation services across the South of England and beyond.

We specialise in conditions of the eyes (corneoplastics), hands, head and neck cancer and skin cancer, reconstructive breast surgery, maxillofacial surgery and prosthetics, providing regional and national services in these areas of clinical expertise.Our world-leading clinical teams also treat more common conditions of the eyes, hands, skin, and teeth for the people of East Grinstead and the surrounding areas. In addition, QVH provides a minor injuries unit, expert therapies, a sleep service, and a growing portfolio of community-based services.Patients consistently rate QVH amongst the top hospitals in the country for quality of care.

Our success is underpinned by the skills and enthusiasm of our staff and a strong culture of partnership. We are fully committed to training and development of the workforce with support for continuing education and learning.

Date posted

05 December 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£46,148 to £52,809 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

9 months

Working pattern

Part-time, Job share, Flexible working

Reference number

276-6795494-AH

Job locations

Queen Victoria Hospital

Holtye Road

East Grinstead

RH193DZ

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please read the attached material prior to completing your application form to find out more information.

Please download a copy of the Job Description and Person Specification located under the Supporting documents heading to read more about the advertised role.

As part of making your application we encourage you to review the Trusts webpageHomepage - Queen Victoria Hospital (qvh.nhs.uk)and publicationsPublications & policies - Queen Victoria Hospital (qvh.nhs.uk)for information about working for Queen Victoria Hospital NHS Trust.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome all applications irrespective of age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, race or religion. Applicants with disabilities will be offered an interview providing they meet the minimum criteria for the post (outlined in the Person Specification).

Applicants are advised to apply early as we reserve the right to close the advert prior to the advertised closing date should we receive a large number of applications.

If you like what you have read and think you have the skills and experience we need then don't delay, apply today or contact us to discuss the role and if wished arrange an informal visit.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please read the attached material prior to completing your application form to find out more information.

Please download a copy of the Job Description and Person Specification located under the Supporting documents heading to read more about the advertised role.

Applicants are advised to apply early as we reserve the right to close the advert prior to the advertised closing date should we receive a large number of applications.

If you like what you have read and think you have the skills and experience we need then don't delay, apply today or contact us to discuss the role and if wished arrange an informal visit.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Masters level degree in Occupational Therapy or equivalent experience.
Evidence of relevant postgraduate education and training.

Experience

Essential

Significant postgraduate clinical experience in relevant field.
Experience in delivering clinical education and supervision to staff and students.
Experienced in the audit process with a good understanding of quality issues.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Masters level degree in Occupational Therapy or equivalent experience.
Evidence of relevant postgraduate education and training.

Experience

Essential

Significant postgraduate clinical experience in relevant field.
Experience in delivering clinical education and supervision to staff and students.
Experienced in the audit process with a good understanding of quality issues.

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).

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

Certificate of Sponsorship

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Queen Victoria Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Queen Victoria Hospital

Holtye Road

East Grinstead

RH193DZ

Employer's website

https://www.qvh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Queen Victoria Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Queen Victoria Hospital

Holtye Road

East Grinstead

RH193DZ

Employer's website

https://www.qvh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)