Orthodontic Consultant

Job summary

Applications are invited for a Consultant in Orthodontics for Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) working in North Wales. This substantive post is for up to 12 sessions although applications for part time or job sharing will be considered. The Heath Board can also facilitate clinical sessions within specialist practice, should applicants wish to undertake work in both primary and secondary care. There is potential for the successful candidate(s) to be eligible for the nationally agreed Welsh "Golden Hello" financial incentive.

The appointee will collaborate with enthusiastic and supportive colleagues across the region to enhance the comprehensive Consultant service for North Wales. The post involves the treatment of severe and complex malocclusions to the highest standard. There is an emphasis on multi-disciplinary management including orthognathic surgery, collaboration with restorative dentistry, and there are opportunities to provide local orthodontic care as part of the Regional Cleft Lip and Palate Network. There are strong academic, teaching and training links with Liverpool Dental Hospital, along with quarterly Mersey, Cheshire & North Wales regional audit and consultant group meetings.

Main duties of the job

The Health Board is very keen to encourage staff to develop their wider professional skills, which will benefit the local population and the NHS. The Health Board will support the successful applicant with both funding and time within their job plan to pursue appropriate professional development including gaining additional qualifications.

The post is subject to the Welsh Consultant contract, which has significant benefits when compared to the English Contract. This includes a greater number of supporting professional activity (SPA) sessions within the job plan and faster pay progression. Generous relocation packages are available.

BCHUB is committed to improving the working lives of our employees. We actively promote equal opportunities, flexible working & staff support. Applications from those wishing to work less than full time will be encouraged.

Golden Hello's: Newly appointed consultants on pay point 0, 1 or 2 may be eligible for a 'Golden Hello' payment. Payments for those eligible will be made on their start date and on subsequent year's incremental date.

Payments for eligible staff will take the form of a single non-consolidated and non-pensionable payment as detailed below:

Point 0 - £2,500

Point 1 - £2,500

Point 2 - £500

The current scheme finishes on 31st March 2025.

About us

North Wales is a beautiful area to live and work in. It is home to three Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty and three UNESCO World Heritage Sites spread across the rugged mountains and stunning coastal scenery. There are a wealth of sporting and cultural activities to enjoy. North Wales has many award winning theatres and restaurants including Michelin Star restaurants. There are excellent road and rail links to the nearby cities of Chester, Liverpool, Manchester and Birmingham as well as London.

The North Wales Dental Academy was created in 2022, as a collaboration between BCUHB, Cardiff Dental School, Bangor University, Health Education & Improvement Wales, and Welsh Government. The Academy aims to assist in the development of additional clinical and educational skills within North Wales utilising a state of the art educational facility in Bangor and a network of dental and specialist practices throughout North Wales. There is scope for any appointee to be actively involved with this project and undertake teaching, training and research as part of their job plan.