Job summary
We are seeking a Consultant Orthodontist to join our team at Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust.
Main duties of the job
As a Consultant Orthodontist, you will be part of an established, multidisciplinary team, and you will be involved with the care of adult and child patients with severe and complex malocclusions. You will be expected to undertake the orthodontic care of patients requiring Orthognathic Surgery, Orthodontic/ Restorative treatment, dento- alveolar surgery, and complex Orthodontic treatment. Cases requiring multi-disciplinary care are seen with colleagues in the Maxillofacial & Restorative Dentistry specialties. You will be expected to provide advice for General Dental Practitioners, General Medical Practitioners, to be involved with local and regional professional networks, and participate in relevant local, regional and national audit and quality assurance processes. This will include the responsibility for and arrangement of communication and liaison with all other medical and service departments within the Trust as well as other Trusts.
About us
Why Work With Us
This is an opportunity to join the well-established, progressive department of Orthodontics at Torbay Hospital. The successful applicant(s) will join a highly motivated, dynamic team, responsible for the management and treatment of orthodontic patients with the emphasis on multidisciplinary care.
The appointee(s) will form part of a long-standing team delivering a comprehensive Hospital Orthodontic Service. The team are actively engaged in future service development, as well as active participation in the teaching and training of specialty trainees, middle grade doctors, and junior members of staff. There is a highly skilled nursing team offering excellent clinical support. Quality improvement projects are encouraged, as well as continuous professional development.
The Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery department forms a clinical directorate together with ENT, Restorative Dentistry and Orthodontics and Plastic Surgery (externally provided). The department works closely with the ENT department particularly in the management of head and neck cancer. Office accommodation and secretarial services are provided in a dedicated Department for Head and Neck.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This new consultant post is based on appointment of 6 PAs. A job plan is provided for illustrative purposes, but we appreciate that the successful applicant may wish to negotiate a change in timetable. The team would be happy to discuss this part time commitment.
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
AM
OPD
OPD
OPD/ Joint/ SPA
PM
OPD
OPD
OPD/ SPA
Total Programmed Activities: 6 PAs
Direct Clinical Care (DCC): 4.5pas
Supporting Professional Activities (SPAs): Ave 1.5 PAs per week
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GDC Registration (with licence to practice). CCsT Specialist Registration in Orthodontics or equivalent
- Speciality fellowship in Orthodontics, or within 6 months of ISFE or equivalent before commencement of post
Desirable
- Distinctions, scholarships, prizes. Other degrees, e.g. BSc, MSc, MD.
- At least three years in Higher Training in relevant specialty.
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 .
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 .
Employer details
Employer name
Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Torbay Hospital
Lowes Bridge
Torquay
TQ2 7AA