Job summary
We are looking to appoint a qualified Orthodontic Therapist to join our existing team working up to 37.5hours per week and based at Royal Preston Hospital. Good communication skills and the ability to work individually or as part of a team are essential.
Within the Surgery Directorate, we greatly value our Dentistry staff, they play an important role in the day to day running of our Clinical Services, making sure that patient care is at the forefront of all we do.
You will make an impact, be challenged to think differently, be bold and help innovate to keep improving. Everything we do centres around patient care and enhancing their experience which means your role is pivotal and something to be proud of.
We are known for being a friendly and supportive team; this will be a varied and challenging role for someone with a passion for making a difference. If you are somebody who is dynamic, has previous experience and are flexible in your approach, this role could be the one for you.
Main duties of the job
Your role would support the Consultant Orthodontist and Unit Manager in improving standards to meet performance targets, provide an extended role in Orthodontics as an Advanced Practitioner, managing patients requiring orthodontic treatment following guidance from the Consultant Orthodontist. The post would require your involvement in:
- Providing an Orthodontic Service by implementing care plans and performing orthodontic procedures.
- Provide a specialist contribution to the clinical management of patients requiring orthodontic treatment working in collaboration with multidisciplinary professionals to improve patient care.
- Facilitate and participate in audit and quality assurance programmes and promote evidence-based practice.
- Involvement in the teaching, mentoring and assessment of students, trainees, and professional staff, thereby promoting a learning culture.
- The post is an integral part of the multidisciplinary team, responsible for specialised clinical skills and leadership competencies promoting the effective and economical use of available resources and contributes to the delivery of a budgetary balance.
- You are accountable for you own actions within you scope of practice as determined by the General Dental Council without direct supervision (in line with British Orthodontic Society Guidelines) and accountable for the actions of unqualified members of staff.
About us
At Lancashire Teaching Hospitals, we take pride in caring for our staff as well as our patients. We recognise that working in a busy environment requires help with a healthy work-life balance. We also believe in ensuring that our staff get the chance to reach their full potential when working with us, which is why we open lots of doors for career progression once you join our team. With us, the sky truly is the limit!
We have 10000 fantastic people working hard to deliver quality services to our patients. Whatever your role, you help look after 370,000 people in our local area and give specialist care to 1.5 million people across Lancashire and Cumbria.
Working with us gives you the knowledge and sense of pride that every activity you do genuinely does make a difference to support our patients and staff, ensuring we keep thriving and delivering outstanding healthcare right across our local towns.
You will have access to varied development opportunities, learn new skills, meet inspiring people and do things you'd never have done.
You will make an impact, be challenged to think differently, be bold and help innovate to keep improving things. Everything we do centres around patient care and enhancing their experience which means your role is pivotal and something really to be proud of.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The duties and responsibilities listed below should be undertaken in accordance with the levels of competence defined for this post. In addition, all staff are expected to act in accordance with the values and behaviours of the Trust.
- Assist the Consultant Orthodontist in all aspects of Orthodontic treatment provision.
- Provide an Orthodontic Service implementing care plans and performing complex orthodontic procedures under the appropriate supervision and within the scope of practice for an Orthodontic Therapist.
- Provide a specialist contribution to the clinical management of patients requiring Orthodontic treatment working in collaboration with multidisciplinary professionals in order to improve patient care
- Facilitate and participate in audit and quality assurance programmes and promoting evidence-based practice.
For more information, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The duties and responsibilities listed below should be undertaken in accordance with the levels of competence defined for this post. In addition, all staff are expected to act in accordance with the values and behaviours of the Trust.
- Assist the Consultant Orthodontist in all aspects of Orthodontic treatment provision.
- Provide an Orthodontic Service implementing care plans and performing complex orthodontic procedures under the appropriate supervision and within the scope of practice for an Orthodontic Therapist.
- Provide a specialist contribution to the clinical management of patients requiring Orthodontic treatment working in collaboration with multidisciplinary professionals in order to improve patient care
- Facilitate and participate in audit and quality assurance programmes and promoting evidence-based practice.
For more information, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Education
Essential
- Evidence of training and qualification of Diploma in Orthodontic Therapy.
- Specialist training and experience of specific varied client groups with complex needs in an acute setting.
- Registered with the GDC.
Desirable
- Further Adult Education Teacher Certificate.
- Training in the provision of good oral hygiene advice.
- Committed to own personal development and structured own personal development plans.
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Significant post degree and/or diploma experience of working as a Orthodontic Therapist and managing own caseload.
- Experience in the care of medically compromised patients.
- Understands GDC code of practice and Orthodontic Therapist proficiencies and scope of practice.
- Knowledge of a wide range of Orthodontic procedures.
- Aware of how risk management impacts on role as an Orthodontic Therapist.
- Experience of planning and managing arrangements for delivery of oral hygiene and Orthodontic treatments to a large group of patients.
Desirable
- Understands that safeguarding is everyone's business.
- Knowledge of ethical issues.
- Research and development.
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Excellent co-ordination, dexterity and sensory skills to carry out complex physical and functional assessments and treatments.
- 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 in the clinic.
- Ability to prioritise and organise own workload.
- Ability to work autonomously, acting decisively on behalf of self and others with the use of good problem-solving skills.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, ability to empathise.
- Experience of managing staff rotas.
- Computer skills.
- Evidence of commitment to ongoing professional and personal development.
Desirable
- Lead others in change management.
- Good presentation skills.
- Proven organisational skills in: oData collection for audit and measuring clinical outcomes. oEthical reasoning and critical reflection oLogical and systematic approach
Person Specification
Qualifications and Education
Essential
- Evidence of training and qualification of Diploma in Orthodontic Therapy.
- Specialist training and experience of specific varied client groups with complex needs in an acute setting.
- Registered with the GDC.
Desirable
- Further Adult Education Teacher Certificate.
- Training in the provision of good oral hygiene advice.
- Committed to own personal development and structured own personal development plans.
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Significant post degree and/or diploma experience of working as a Orthodontic Therapist and managing own caseload.
- Experience in the care of medically compromised patients.
- Understands GDC code of practice and Orthodontic Therapist proficiencies and scope of practice.
- Knowledge of a wide range of Orthodontic procedures.
- Aware of how risk management impacts on role as an Orthodontic Therapist.
- Experience of planning and managing arrangements for delivery of oral hygiene and Orthodontic treatments to a large group of patients.
Desirable
- Understands that safeguarding is everyone's business.
- Knowledge of ethical issues.
- Research and development.
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Excellent co-ordination, dexterity and sensory skills to carry out complex physical and functional assessments and treatments.
- 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 in the clinic.
- Ability to prioritise and organise own workload.
- Ability to work autonomously, acting decisively on behalf of self and others with the use of good problem-solving skills.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, ability to empathise.
- Experience of managing staff rotas.
- Computer skills.
- Evidence of commitment to ongoing professional and personal development.
Desirable
- Lead others in change management.
- Good presentation skills.
- Proven organisational skills in: oData collection for audit and measuring clinical outcomes. oEthical reasoning and critical reflection oLogical and systematic approach
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.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
