Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Orthodontic team at the Royal Alexandra Children's Hospital in Brighton as an Orthodontic Therapist. The post holder will work independently carrying out active treatment, for both adult and paediatric patients, to prescriptions by the Consultant Orthodontists.
Main duties of the job
Based on the General Dental council scope of practice: clean and prepare tooth surfaces ready for orthodontic treatment identify, select, use and maintain appropriate instruments insert passive removable orthodontic appliances insert removable appliances activated or adjusted by a dentist remove fixed appliances, orthodontic adhesives and cement identify, select, prepare and place auxiliaries take impressions make a patient's orthodontic appliance safe in the absence of a dentist fit orthodontic headgear fit orthodontic facebows which have been adjusted by a dentist take occlusal records take intra and extra-oral photographs place brackets and bands prepare, insert, adjust and remove archwires previously prescribed or, where necessary, activated by a dentist give advice on complex appliance care and oral health instruction Provide highly specialist Clinical Technical services and advice on the full range of dental appliances fit tooth separators and bonded retainers keep full, accurate and contemporaneous patient records give appropriate patient advice
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Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder is responsible for providing highly specialist care and to contribute to the clinical management of patients requiring orthodontic treatment, working in collaboration with consultants in order to improve patient care. They will follow treatment plans in close liaison within the Orthodontic team including Consultants undertaking, for example clinical record taking, removable appliance treatment, fixed appliance placement and removal and emergency orthodontic care.
The post holder may be involved with patients who have had significant jaw surgery and therefore the post holder will need to work with the clinical team to make sure the patient is able to understand the complexity of the surgery and other facial changes. This may be challenging and require interpersonal and communication skills to help the patients understanding of the changes which can be life changing.
They are responsible for maintaining high standards of clinical care with reference to relevant research and evidence based practice. They maintain their own standard of practice and keep up to date adhering to CPD and appraisal protocols.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder is responsible for providing highly specialist care and to contribute to the clinical management of patients requiring orthodontic treatment, working in collaboration with consultants in order to improve patient care. They will follow treatment plans in close liaison within the Orthodontic team including Consultants undertaking, for example clinical record taking, removable appliance treatment, fixed appliance placement and removal and emergency orthodontic care.
The post holder may be involved with patients who have had significant jaw surgery and therefore the post holder will need to work with the clinical team to make sure the patient is able to understand the complexity of the surgery and other facial changes. This may be challenging and require interpersonal and communication skills to help the patients understanding of the changes which can be life changing.
They are responsible for maintaining high standards of clinical care with reference to relevant research and evidence based practice. They maintain their own standard of practice and keep up to date adhering to CPD and appraisal protocols.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BDA Approved Diploma for Orthodontic Therapists
- One of the following qualifications; The National Examining Board for Dental Nurses (NEBDN) National Certificate examination o The S/NVQ Level 3 in Oral Healthcare: Dental Nursing awarded by an approved NVQ or SVQ provider o A Certificate of Proficiency in Dental Nursing awarded by a recognised Dental Hospital o BTEC National Diploma Dental Technology o SQA Higher National Certificate in Dental Technology o Degree in Dental Technology o City and Guilds Final Certificate in Dental Technology o BTEC National Diploma in Science (Dental Technology) o BTEC Diploma in Dental Technology o SCOTVEC Higher National Certificate in Dental Technology o Edexcel BTEC Higher National Certificate o Army - Levels 1, 2 and 3 (Dental Technology) o Qualifications awarded by Technicians Education Council or Scottish Technicians Education Council o Any qualification determined by the GDC to entitle registration as a dental hygienist or dental therapist o Formal training and accreditation combined with other training, experience and self-study will result in theoretical or conceptual knowledge to the equivalent of masters degree level.
Desirable
- National Examining Board for Dental Nurses (NEBDN) Certificate in Orthodontic Dental Nursing
Experience
Essential
- Experience as a Dental nurse or in the dental profession.
- Experience in a hospital or equivalent care setting
- Working within a multidisciplinary team
- Completion of orthodontic therapy course including all competencies
Desirable
- Willing to undertake more complex procedures in line with an orthodontic therapist
Knowledge
Essential
- Understands GDC code of practice and Orthodontic therapist proficiencies and scope of practice
- Aware of how risk management impacts on role as an orthodontic therapist
- Understands that safeguarding is everyone's business
- Successful in Orthodontic therapy exam RCS
Desirable
- To be willing to work towards further competencies as expected to fulfil the role
Skills
Essential
- Excellent co-ordination, dexterity and sensory skills to carry out complex physical and functional assessments and treatments
- Excellent Communication skills , verbally, non verbally and written.
- Ability to work autonomously, acting decisively on behalf of self and others with the use of good problem solving skills
- Proven organisational skills in: o Data collection for audit and measuring clinical outcomes. o Ethical reasoning and critical reflection o Logical and systematic approach
- Computer literacy
- To be able to deliver fine precision activities involving periods of intense concentration with manipulation of tools, materials and equipment. Ability to work in a stand or sit in a restricted position for prolonged periods of the clinic.
- Ability to frequently concentrate for prolonged periods encountering regular interruptions
- Ability to work under pressure, respond and assist others with service problems and clinical supervision coping positively with inter-professional tensions and barriers.
- Ability to manage stressful situations, emotional or aggressive patients and relatives and to be flexible and manage the situation positively.
- Committed to improve the experience of service users, accounting for complexity of context, culture and diversity Evidence of high degree of integrity in all professional areas and understands confidentiality
- Excellent team player
- Able to manage potentially highly unpleasant working conditions
Desirable
- Familiar with use of digital photography
- Proven Leadership or management skills
- Open minded. able to manage change
- Hard working and high attention to detail
- Aware of own limitations and when to ask for assistance
People management and development
Essential
- oAble to assist with introduction of new procedures and planning of new facilities.
Desirable
- Able to supervise temporary staff.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BDA Approved Diploma for Orthodontic Therapists
- One of the following qualifications; The National Examining Board for Dental Nurses (NEBDN) National Certificate examination o The S/NVQ Level 3 in Oral Healthcare: Dental Nursing awarded by an approved NVQ or SVQ provider o A Certificate of Proficiency in Dental Nursing awarded by a recognised Dental Hospital o BTEC National Diploma Dental Technology o SQA Higher National Certificate in Dental Technology o Degree in Dental Technology o City and Guilds Final Certificate in Dental Technology o BTEC National Diploma in Science (Dental Technology) o BTEC Diploma in Dental Technology o SCOTVEC Higher National Certificate in Dental Technology o Edexcel BTEC Higher National Certificate o Army - Levels 1, 2 and 3 (Dental Technology) o Qualifications awarded by Technicians Education Council or Scottish Technicians Education Council o Any qualification determined by the GDC to entitle registration as a dental hygienist or dental therapist o Formal training and accreditation combined with other training, experience and self-study will result in theoretical or conceptual knowledge to the equivalent of masters degree level.
Desirable
- National Examining Board for Dental Nurses (NEBDN) Certificate in Orthodontic Dental Nursing
Experience
Essential
- Experience as a Dental nurse or in the dental profession.
- Experience in a hospital or equivalent care setting
- Working within a multidisciplinary team
- Completion of orthodontic therapy course including all competencies
Desirable
- Willing to undertake more complex procedures in line with an orthodontic therapist
Knowledge
Essential
- Understands GDC code of practice and Orthodontic therapist proficiencies and scope of practice
- Aware of how risk management impacts on role as an orthodontic therapist
- Understands that safeguarding is everyone's business
- Successful in Orthodontic therapy exam RCS
Desirable
- To be willing to work towards further competencies as expected to fulfil the role
Skills
Essential
- Excellent co-ordination, dexterity and sensory skills to carry out complex physical and functional assessments and treatments
- Excellent Communication skills , verbally, non verbally and written.
- Ability to work autonomously, acting decisively on behalf of self and others with the use of good problem solving skills
- Proven organisational skills in: o Data collection for audit and measuring clinical outcomes. o Ethical reasoning and critical reflection o Logical and systematic approach
- Computer literacy
- To be able to deliver fine precision activities involving periods of intense concentration with manipulation of tools, materials and equipment. Ability to work in a stand or sit in a restricted position for prolonged periods of the clinic.
- Ability to frequently concentrate for prolonged periods encountering regular interruptions
- Ability to work under pressure, respond and assist others with service problems and clinical supervision coping positively with inter-professional tensions and barriers.
- Ability to manage stressful situations, emotional or aggressive patients and relatives and to be flexible and manage the situation positively.
- Committed to improve the experience of service users, accounting for complexity of context, culture and diversity Evidence of high degree of integrity in all professional areas and understands confidentiality
- Excellent team player
- Able to manage potentially highly unpleasant working conditions
Desirable
- Familiar with use of digital photography
- Proven Leadership or management skills
- Open minded. able to manage change
- Hard working and high attention to detail
- Aware of own limitations and when to ask for assistance
People management and development
Essential
- oAble to assist with introduction of new procedures and planning of new facilities.
Desirable
- Able to supervise temporary staff.
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).
