Job summary
Applications are invited for a Consultant Orthodontist at Wrightington Wigan and Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. The vacancy is based on a part-time Orthodontic Consultant of 6PAs. The successful candidate will join a vibrant team including: a full-time Consultant Orthodontist, 3 orthodontic therapists and one orthodontic specialist. The role will be part of an established, multidisciplinary team including orthodontists, OMFS consultants, Oral Surgery consultant and specialists, and trainees.
Applicants will have full registration with the GDC, and on the GDC Specialist List in orthodontics. The applicant must have MOrth or equivalent, completed or within 6 months of attaining ISFE (orthodontics) or equivalent at time of interview.
Main duties of the job
The successful applicant will join a busy unit to provide orthodontic services to patients within the department. This will include new patient assessment clinics, treatment clinics, and MDT clinics with Oral Surgeons and Oral & Maxillofacial surgeons.
The successful candidate with be involved with clinical supervision of Orthodontic Therapists and Specialists, and will be expected to take an active role in teaching and support of trainees in the department.
About us
Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust are the proud providers of acute hospital and community services to the people of the Wigan Borough and surrounding areas. At WWL, we value our staff believing that 'happy staff, makes for happy patients'. We have a recognised track record in staff engagement and living our values 'the WWL Way'.
WWL are committed to placing the patient at the heart of everything we do, and in the provision of safe, effective care that acknowledges and ensures dignity. With this in mind we are seeking to recruit people who share our values and beliefs.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job responsibilities
This post is based in the Dental Services department at Royal Albert Edward Infirmary, Wigan. The successful candidate will join the existing full-time orthodontic consultant.
The department provides a specialist orthodontic service for patients referred from both primary care (GDS, PDS and specialist practitioners) and consultant colleagues. A full range of services is provided for patients of all ages. The department has a significant caseload of patients with multidisciplinary problems, and joint clinics are regularly held with oral surgery and OMFS colleagues.
Further details are in attached Job Description.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job responsibilities
This post is based in the Dental Services department at Royal Albert Edward Infirmary, Wigan. The successful candidate will join the existing full-time orthodontic consultant.
The department provides a specialist orthodontic service for patients referred from both primary care (GDS, PDS and specialist practitioners) and consultant colleagues. A full range of services is provided for patients of all ages. The department has a significant caseload of patients with multidisciplinary problems, and joint clinics are regularly held with oral surgery and OMFS colleagues.
Further details are in attached Job Description.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full registration with the UK General Dental Council (GDC)
- Entry on GDC Specialist list in Orthodontics
- 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 a 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.
Skills
Essential
- Ability to communicate and liaise effectively with patients and their relatives, and with colleagues in all disciplines.
- Ability to lead the development of services and promote best practice amongst colleagues.
Desirable
- Evidence of the development of leadership within the work environment.
- Demonstrate an enthusiasm to continue with research and clinical audit.
Additional
Essential
- Speak English to an appropriate standard relevant to their role, i.e. with confidence and accuracy, using correct sentence structures and vocabulary, and without hesitation.
- Well-presented application and CV (if applicable).
- Ability to work as part of a team.
- Ability and willingness to work hours of the job with reasonable adjustment to take account of any local requirement.
Desirable
- Membership of professional societies.
Knowledge
Essential
- Ability to appraise scientific literature critically.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full registration with the UK General Dental Council (GDC)
- Entry on GDC Specialist list in Orthodontics
- 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 a 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.
Skills
Essential
- Ability to communicate and liaise effectively with patients and their relatives, and with colleagues in all disciplines.
- Ability to lead the development of services and promote best practice amongst colleagues.
Desirable
- Evidence of the development of leadership within the work environment.
- Demonstrate an enthusiasm to continue with research and clinical audit.
Additional
Essential
- Speak English to an appropriate standard relevant to their role, i.e. with confidence and accuracy, using correct sentence structures and vocabulary, and without hesitation.
- Well-presented application and CV (if applicable).
- Ability to work as part of a team.
- Ability and willingness to work hours of the job with reasonable adjustment to take account of any local requirement.
Desirable
- Membership of professional societies.
Knowledge
Essential
- Ability to appraise scientific literature critically.
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).
Employer details
Employer name
Wrightington Wigan & Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Royal Albert Edward Infirmary
Wigan Lane
Wigan
WN1 2NN
Employer's website
http://www.wwl.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
