Job summary
An opportunity has arisen for a qualified Orthodontic Therapist to join our Orthodontic team, for 2 days per week. The post is located at Queen Mary's Hospital in Sidcup, within the Gilles Unit. You will join a team of 3 Orthodontic therapists, Consultants and Registrars from multiple dental specialities who work together to provide numerous MDT clinics.
You will have your own treatment clinics, working under the direct supervision of Consultants and senior staff for the management of multi-disciplinary cases and patients with additional medical needs.
Your work is supported by on-site Maxillofacial laboratory, specialist dental nurses with enhanced skills, and full secretarial support.
Queen Mary's Hospital is set within pleasant leafy grounds with easy access to the A20, M25 and M20 and a train service to Central London. We serve a large local population and take referrals from South east London and West Kent.
Come and join our team to experience rewarding clinical challenges and enhance your clinical skills.
Main duties of the job
To provide a high quality clinical orthodontic service for patients referred for treatment and care. This includes all aspects of appropriate and supervised treatment and relevant management duties for the proper functioning of the department. To carry out the full range of clinical dental treatments currently permitted under the General Dental Council regulations, working from direct supervision by a consultant or a written treatment plan / prescription from a Dentist or Specialist Dentist.
o Delivery of advanced orthodontic therapy with precision and care
o Communicating with clarity and compassion to patients
o Collection of relevant records for clinical audit and research
o Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to shape patient outcomes
o Contribute to clinical development and innovation
o Facilitating and participate in department meetings, audits, and quality assurance programmes, and promote evidence-based practice.
About us
The Trust provides a full range of local and specialist services across its five sites. The trust-wide strategy of Strong Roots, Global Reach is our Vision to be BOLD, Brilliant people, Outstanding care, Leaders in Research, Innovation and Education, Diversity, Equality and Inclusion at the heart of everything we do. By being person-centred, digitally-enabled, and focused on sustainability, we aim to take Team King's to another level.
We are at a pivotal point in our history and we require individuals who are ready to join a highly professional team and make a real, lasting difference to our patients and our people.
King's is committed to delivering Sustainable Healthcare for All via our Green Plan. In line with national Greener NHS ambitions, we have set net zero carbon targets of 2040 for our NHS Carbon Footprint and 2045 for our NHS Carbon Footprint Plus. Everyone's contribution is required in order to meet the goals set out in our Green Plan and we encourage all staff to work responsibly, minimising their contributions to the Trust's carbon emissions, waste and pollution wherever possible.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Clinical Responsibilities
In collaboration with the Consultant, patient and their family (as appropriate), identify their individual care needs when formulating a management plan, ensuring a holistic approach to care. Clean and prepare tooth surfaces ready for orthodontic treatment Identify, select, use and maintain appropriate instruments Insert passive removable orthodontic appliances Insert removable appliances activated or adjusted by a dentist Remove fixed appliances, orthodontic adhesives and cement Identify, select, prepare and place auxiliaries Take clinical records, which include photographs and impressions Make a patients orthodontic appliance safe in the absence of a dentist Fit orthodontic headgear Fit orthodontic face bows which have been adjusted by a dentist Take occlusal records including orthognathic facebow readings Take intra and extra-oral photographs Fit tooth separators Place brackets and bands Prepare, insert, adjust and remove arch wires previously prescribed or, where necessary, activated by a dentist Give advice on appliance care and oral health instruction, to both and patient carers Fit bonded retainers Carry out Index of Orthodontic Treatment Need (IOTN) screening, under the direction of a dentist or direct to patients
Make appropriate referrals to other healthcare professionals Keep full, accurate and contemporaneous patient records Give appropriate patient advice Monitor and ensure cleanliness and infection prevention/control measures are adhered to.
Communication and Representation
Use advanced communication and interpersonal skills. Provide and receive information of a highly complex, sensitive or contentious nature. Deliver written and verbal information in an understandable way to patients and/or relatives/carers, consultants and other healthcare colleagues. Dealing with verbal complaints following correct protocols. The post holder will need to be able to communicate potential complex information to ensure that any barriers that the patient may have to understanding the treatment is explained clearly. Work as part of the multidisciplinary team fostering good interdepartmental relationships and helping to achieve high morale for patients and staff and continuous quality improvement. Lead and promote programmes of health education and health promotion and involve patients and carers appropriately in decision-making. Shared responsibility with the other clinicians for covering for colleagues during periods of annual leave and short-term sickness. To contribute to departmental research interests in accordance with the Trusts R&D framework.
Administrative Responsibilities
Manage own clinics and appointments, liaising with patients and clerical staff to ensure the care pathway is well organised. Maintain up to date records and ensure that confidentiality is respected at all times. Maintain a commitment to improving the quality of service provided.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Clinical Responsibilities
In collaboration with the Consultant, patient and their family (as appropriate), identify their individual care needs when formulating a management plan, ensuring a holistic approach to care. Clean and prepare tooth surfaces ready for orthodontic treatment Identify, select, use and maintain appropriate instruments Insert passive removable orthodontic appliances Insert removable appliances activated or adjusted by a dentist Remove fixed appliances, orthodontic adhesives and cement Identify, select, prepare and place auxiliaries Take clinical records, which include photographs and impressions Make a patients orthodontic appliance safe in the absence of a dentist Fit orthodontic headgear Fit orthodontic face bows which have been adjusted by a dentist Take occlusal records including orthognathic facebow readings Take intra and extra-oral photographs Fit tooth separators Place brackets and bands Prepare, insert, adjust and remove arch wires previously prescribed or, where necessary, activated by a dentist Give advice on appliance care and oral health instruction, to both and patient carers Fit bonded retainers Carry out Index of Orthodontic Treatment Need (IOTN) screening, under the direction of a dentist or direct to patients
Make appropriate referrals to other healthcare professionals Keep full, accurate and contemporaneous patient records Give appropriate patient advice Monitor and ensure cleanliness and infection prevention/control measures are adhered to.
Communication and Representation
Use advanced communication and interpersonal skills. Provide and receive information of a highly complex, sensitive or contentious nature. Deliver written and verbal information in an understandable way to patients and/or relatives/carers, consultants and other healthcare colleagues. Dealing with verbal complaints following correct protocols. The post holder will need to be able to communicate potential complex information to ensure that any barriers that the patient may have to understanding the treatment is explained clearly. Work as part of the multidisciplinary team fostering good interdepartmental relationships and helping to achieve high morale for patients and staff and continuous quality improvement. Lead and promote programmes of health education and health promotion and involve patients and carers appropriately in decision-making. Shared responsibility with the other clinicians for covering for colleagues during periods of annual leave and short-term sickness. To contribute to departmental research interests in accordance with the Trusts R&D framework.
Administrative Responsibilities
Manage own clinics and appointments, liaising with patients and clerical staff to ensure the care pathway is well organised. Maintain up to date records and ensure that confidentiality is respected at all times. Maintain a commitment to improving the quality of service provided.
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications / Knowledge and Experience / Skills and Competencies
Essential
- Diploma in Orthodontic Therapy
- General Dental Council Registration
- Evidence of up-to-date CPD
- Experience of treating patients with special needs, phobias, anxieties and medically compromised
- Previous experience working in a dental team
- Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary team to provide integrated care
- Ability to utilize full range of clinical skills e.g. equipment, dexterity, mathematical, IT ability
- Extensive knowledge of dental procedures and terminology
- Excellent behavioural, management and communication skills
- Relate to a wide range of patients, including patients with special needs
- Flexible approach towards organising workload
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications / Knowledge and Experience / Skills and Competencies
Essential
- Diploma in Orthodontic Therapy
- General Dental Council Registration
- Evidence of up-to-date CPD
- Experience of treating patients with special needs, phobias, anxieties and medically compromised
- Previous experience working in a dental team
- Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary team to provide integrated care
- Ability to utilize full range of clinical skills e.g. equipment, dexterity, mathematical, IT ability
- Extensive knowledge of dental procedures and terminology
- Excellent behavioural, management and communication skills
- Relate to a wide range of patients, including patients with special needs
- Flexible approach towards organising workload
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).
