Job summary
We are pleased to offer the opportunity for a Consultant Orthodontist to join our friendly and supportive team of Orthodontists in Rotherham. This is a substantive replacement post. The department currently consists of 2 Consultants and is part of our well established Oral and Maxillofacial department.
The Orthodontic Department at Rotherham General Hospital is situated within the main outpatient area and is shared with Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. It provides a full range of Orthodontic services to patients from the Rotherham area, including the treatment of orthognathic patients and patients with hypodontia and impacted teeth. Multidisciplinary clinics are held within the department with the Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons and a visiting Consultant Restorative Dentist from the Charles Clifford Dental Hospital in Sheffield.
Main duties of the job
The appointee will be encouraged to develop a special interest within the specialty of Orthodontics, which will complement the existing Consultants in the Department.
The appointee will be required to ensure that they keep their knowledge base and skills up to date, meeting the Continuing Education and Professional Development requirements of the General Dental Council and Royal College of Surgeons.
About us
The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust (TRFT) is a combined acute and community Trust serving our local population of around 270,000 people. Our vision is to always act the right way and be proud to provide exceptional healthcare to the communities of Rotherham.
As a Trust we are on a journey to excellence and our people and culture are at the heart of everything we do for patients. In the latest NHS Staff Survey, we are the second most improved Trust in England for would you recommend the Trust as a place to work? and were one of the most improved for staff engagement overall.
But dont just take our word for it each year hundreds of colleagues receive nominations for our Excellence and Proud awards, showcasing our brilliant people and recognising their achievements. Our people make a difference to the lives of patients every day and we are proud of the improvements we are making.
All of our 5,100 colleagues are key to our improvement journey and we are continuing to improve our services by upholding the Trusts values of Ambitious, Caring and Together. If you are passionate about making a difference, then please apply to join us on our journey to excellence.
All Consultant interviews will be performed in person (face to face). If there are any exceptional circumstances as to why a candidate cannot attend in person then a possible virtual interview will be considered by the Executive panel but is not guaranteed.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Department
The Orthodontic Department at Rotherham General Hospital is situated within the main outpatient area and is shared with Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. It provides a full range of Orthodontic services to patients from the Rotherham area, including the treatment of orthognathic patients and patients with hypodontia and impacted teeth. Multidisciplinary clinics are held within the department with the Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons and a visiting Consultant Restorative Dentist from the Charles Clifford Dental Hospital in Sheffield.
There are currently two modern well-equipped surgeries allocated to Orthodontics, with a third surgery shared with OMFS. The department has its own radiographic and Cone Beam CT facilities, all surgeries have computer terminals for viewing digital radiographs on the PAX system, and an intra-oral scanner is available. The department also uses Dolphin imaging software for dento-facial imaging.
The Orthodontics / OMFS laboratory is sited within the department, which includes a desktop scanner to enable digital storage of study models. All instruments are sterilised in the Central Sterilisation Unit of the hospital.
The Consultant has available office space, shared with consultant colleagues.
The Post
The appointee will be encouraged to develop a special interest within the specialty of Orthodontics, which will complement the existing Consultants in the Department.
The appointee will be required to ensure that they keep their knowledge base and skills up to date, meeting the Continuing Education and Professional Development requirements of the General Dental Council and Royal College of Surgeons.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Department
The Orthodontic Department at Rotherham General Hospital is situated within the main outpatient area and is shared with Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. It provides a full range of Orthodontic services to patients from the Rotherham area, including the treatment of orthognathic patients and patients with hypodontia and impacted teeth. Multidisciplinary clinics are held within the department with the Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons and a visiting Consultant Restorative Dentist from the Charles Clifford Dental Hospital in Sheffield.
There are currently two modern well-equipped surgeries allocated to Orthodontics, with a third surgery shared with OMFS. The department has its own radiographic and Cone Beam CT facilities, all surgeries have computer terminals for viewing digital radiographs on the PAX system, and an intra-oral scanner is available. The department also uses Dolphin imaging software for dento-facial imaging.
The Orthodontics / OMFS laboratory is sited within the department, which includes a desktop scanner to enable digital storage of study models. All instruments are sterilised in the Central Sterilisation Unit of the hospital.
The Consultant has available office space, shared with consultant colleagues.
The Post
The appointee will be encouraged to develop a special interest within the specialty of Orthodontics, which will complement the existing Consultants in the Department.
The appointee will be required to ensure that they keep their knowledge base and skills up to date, meeting the Continuing Education and Professional Development requirements of the General Dental Council and Royal College of Surgeons.
Person Specification
Research and Audit
Essential
- Evidence of audit and the implementation of change following the audit
- Ability to appraise scientific literature critically
Desirable
- Relevant research published in peer review journal
Qualifications
Essential
- Full registration and a licence to practise with the GDC.
- Please confirm your GDC registration number
- On the GDC Specialist register in Orthodontics
- Membership in Orthodontics or equivalent
- Intercollegiate Fellowship Exit Examination in Orthodontics or equivalent
- Possession of a Certificate of Accreditation or eligibility for a CCST in Orthodontics
Desirable
- Fellowship in Dental Surgery or Membership of the faculty of Dental Surgery, or equivalent.
Education and Training
Essential
- Experience of and commitment to teaching undergraduates and postgraduates
Desirable
- Training in teaching
- Ability to supervise junior staff
Management Skills
Essential
- Demonstrate effective team working skills
- Time management and organisational ability. An example may be they have developed and run training programmes
- Proven knowledge of systems and process of NHS or equivalent
- Sense of understanding and commitment to corporate responsibility
- Commitment to and understanding of their responsibility to the organisation. Examples may include previous involvement in management roles, management courses
Clinical Skills
Essential
- Good communication skills
- Team-working skills
Experience
Essential
- Successful completion of an SAC-approved minimum 2 year training in a Fixed Term Training Appointment (FTTA) in orthodontics or within 6 months of completion, or equivalent, which follows on from the pre-CCST training period of 3 years
Desirable
- Successful completion of an SAC-approved 3 year minimum training programme in orthodontics
Person Specification
Research and Audit
Essential
- Evidence of audit and the implementation of change following the audit
- Ability to appraise scientific literature critically
Desirable
- Relevant research published in peer review journal
Qualifications
Essential
- Full registration and a licence to practise with the GDC.
- Please confirm your GDC registration number
- On the GDC Specialist register in Orthodontics
- Membership in Orthodontics or equivalent
- Intercollegiate Fellowship Exit Examination in Orthodontics or equivalent
- Possession of a Certificate of Accreditation or eligibility for a CCST in Orthodontics
Desirable
- Fellowship in Dental Surgery or Membership of the faculty of Dental Surgery, or equivalent.
Education and Training
Essential
- Experience of and commitment to teaching undergraduates and postgraduates
Desirable
- Training in teaching
- Ability to supervise junior staff
Management Skills
Essential
- Demonstrate effective team working skills
- Time management and organisational ability. An example may be they have developed and run training programmes
- Proven knowledge of systems and process of NHS or equivalent
- Sense of understanding and commitment to corporate responsibility
- Commitment to and understanding of their responsibility to the organisation. Examples may include previous involvement in management roles, management courses
Clinical Skills
Essential
- Good communication skills
- Team-working skills
Experience
Essential
- Successful completion of an SAC-approved minimum 2 year training in a Fixed Term Training Appointment (FTTA) in orthodontics or within 6 months of completion, or equivalent, which follows on from the pre-CCST training period of 3 years
Desirable
- Successful completion of an SAC-approved 3 year minimum training programme in orthodontics
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 (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).
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.
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).
