Specialty Doctor in Orthodontics

Job description

Job responsibilities

Main Tasks and Responsibilities

The post holder will carry out clinical and administration duties under the care of Mr Edwards and Mr Mazey, Consultants in Orthodontics. Duties will be to provide orthodontic treatment for patients with complex malocclusions whose treatment plans have been devised by the Orthodontic Consultant, who will retain overall responsibility for all patients seen in the department. There will be times when the Consultant is away from the department on the sessions when the post-holder attends and he/she will be expected to provide continuity of care and emergency cover as appropriate on that session. All departmental protocols and policies must be followed and the post-holder must always seek advice when appropriate. The post-holder will be encouraged to update his/her knowledge and skills suitable for Continuous Dental Education also to be involved with departmental audit. The level of supervision will be dependent on the candidates previous orthodontic experience and the frequency of observation and supervision will be reviewed following appointment.

There is no on call cover required for this post

This job description outlines the current main responsibilities of the post. However the duties of the post may change and develop over time and this job description may, therefore be amended in consultation with the post holder.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Completed 4 years full-time postgraduate training (or its equivalent gained on a part-time or flexible basis) since first obtaining registration.
• Excellent diagnostic skills
• Aware of limitations

Desirable

• Teaching of junior dental and nursing staff

Physical Skills & Effort

Essential

• Knowledge of hospital computer IT systems

Qualifications

Essential

• BDS/B ChD
• FDSRCS/MFDS/MJDF
• Full GDC Registration

Desirable

• Specialist in Orthodontics

Skills Knowledge and competencies

Essential

• Good communication skills
• Ability to communicate clearly in written and spoken English
• Willingness to be involved in audit/research
• Willingness to participate in the appraisal process on an annual basis
• Willing to learn and adopt new techniques
• Evidence of Continuing Professional Development

Desirable

• Audit/research publications
• Training in evidence-based dentistry

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Warrington and Halton Teaching Hospitals NHSFT

Address

Warrington Hospital

Lovely Lane

Warrington

Cheshire

WA5 1QG

Employer's website

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