Consultant Orthodontics

Job responsibilities

We can offer you:

• An opportunity to deliver care to a broad and complex patient group.
• A chance to improve your clinical and communication skills.
• A chance to work with a large multidisciplinary team including therapists, hygienists, technicians, oral health educators and orthodontic nurses as well as colleagues in Maxillofacial Surgery and Restorative Dentistry.

We are a Trust that celebrates diversity and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We would welcome applications from people in groups which are under-represented in our organisation.

Education, Qualifications & Training

Essential

• Full GDC registration
• Entry on the GDC Specialist Registrar via: CCT, CESR or European Community Rights

Desirable

• To have undertaken an MScD or DDS or equivalent
• Successfully completed ISFE or shortly to sit the ISFE (must be within 6 months of interview)

Experience & Knowledge

Essential

• Evidence of thorough and broad training and experience in managing complex orthodontic cases
• Ability to take responsibility for delivering the service required of a consultant
• Experience in managing and involvement in treating patients presenting with Cleft Lip and Palate deformaties, patients requiring Orthognathic surgery and Hypodontia

Current Skills & Abilities

Essential

• Broad range of IT skills; Ability to update clinical knowledge and skills; knowledge of evidence-based practice
• Experience of special interest that complements those of other consultants in the department; Experience of working in multidisciplinary teams; Experience of working in regional networks; Experience in acting in a managerial role; Experience in developing services

Team Working and Service Development

Essential

• Aptitude to be a team member; Ability to develop effective working relationships with all levels of staff; Awareness of personal and professional limitations; Good time management skills and ability to cope with and organise efficiently with workload; Ability to work under pressure & cope with setbacks; Ability to practice independantly as a consultant; Ability to take responsibility and aptitude for leadership; Ability to adapt & respond to changing circumstances

Understanding and Participation in Clinical Governance

Essential

• Understanding clinical governance and the responsibilities it implies; Knowledge of the principles of and the evidence of participation in clinical audit; Participation in contunuing professional development (CPD) scheme and, where relevant, evidence of past participation; Experience if clinical and process outcome audit

Management Training, Organisational Skills and Strategic Vision

Essential

• Evidence of general management training and skills appropriate to the post; Evidence of ability to contribute to the strategic direction of the Trust; Knowledge of organisational aspects of the NHS

Teaching and Communication

Essential

• Enthusiasm for Orthodontics and willingness to share knowledge and experience with others; Experience of supervising trainee; Experience of teaching technical & nursing staff; Experience of teaching Dental students; Experience in organising and teaching in professional update course

Communication & Language Skills

Essential

• Ability to communicate effectively with clinical colleagues and support staff; Good knowledge of and ability to use spoken and written English; Ability to present effectively with an audience, using variety of methods and to respond to questions

Research

Essential

• Knowledge of the priciples involved in research; Publications in peer-reviewed journals; Established research interest

Other

Essential

• Meets professional health requirements

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).