Job summary
Permanent Orthodontic Therapist position for 0.4 WTE 15hrs per week within our Orthodontic Department based at Royal London Dental Hospital Barts Health NHS Health Trust, Whitechapel site. A job share will be feasible.
A wonderful opportunity has become available for a motivated individual to join our supportive progressive workplace within Barts Health NHS Trust at our Whitechapel site.
This is an ideal career opportunity for anyone looking to develop their existing skills and be part of our internationally renowned teaching hospital in east London.
We offer a full range of local and specialist services, which includes one of the largest children's hospitals in the UK with one of London's busiest paediatric accident and emergency departments. Home to London's Air Ambulance, The Royal London is also one of the capital's leading trauma and emergency care centres and hyper-acute stroke centres.
Main duties of the job
The Royal London Dental Hospital is part of Barts Health and is a leading specialist hospital for first-class Dental and Oral Health Care & provides clinical excellence in all aspects of dentistry.
Barts Health currently has four sites: Whitechapel, Leytonstone, Stratford & Isle of Dogs.
The services we currently provide are:OMFS/Oral SurgeryOrthodonticsOral MedicineRestorative DentistrySpecial Care Dentistry Paediatric DentistryUndergraduate DentistryEmergency 111 ClinicDental General Anaesthesia Department
In becoming a Barts Health employee you will be joining an organisation in which safe and compassionate care is at the heart of all we do, this also includes our staff.
About us
Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain's leading healthcare providers.
The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.
Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.
We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You must be on the General Dental Council register with a Diploma in Orthodontic Therapy (DipOT) or hold another recognised qualification in Orthodontic Therapy, with the right to work in the United Kingdom. We will ask for at least 1 year of clinical experience post qualification.
For further information or to arrange an informal visit please contact Mr Tom Macdonald, Clinical Lead, via the orthodontic secretary 02073777397; email tommacdonald@nhs.net or Miss Eva Roulstone, Service Manager, on e.roulstone@nhs.net
The post is subject to satisfactory Referees, occupational health clearance, and the Rehabilitation of Offenders acts (Exceptions order 1975), and as such it will be necessary for a submission of disclosure to be made to the Criminal Records Bureau to check for any previous criminal convictions This vacancy may close before the advertised closing date if sufficient applications are received. If you have not been contacted within 3 weeks of the closing date, you should assume your application has been unsuccessful.
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You must be on the General Dental Council register with a Diploma in Orthodontic Therapy (DipOT) or hold another recognised qualification in Orthodontic Therapy, with the right to work in the United Kingdom. We will ask for at least 1 year of clinical experience post qualification.
For further information or to arrange an informal visit please contact Mr Tom Macdonald, Clinical Lead, via the orthodontic secretary 02073777397; email tommacdonald@nhs.net or Miss Eva Roulstone, Service Manager, on e.roulstone@nhs.net
The post is subject to satisfactory Referees, occupational health clearance, and the Rehabilitation of Offenders acts (Exceptions order 1975), and as such it will be necessary for a submission of disclosure to be made to the Criminal Records Bureau to check for any previous criminal convictions This vacancy may close before the advertised closing date if sufficient applications are received. If you have not been contacted within 3 weeks of the closing date, you should assume your application has been unsuccessful.
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.
Person Specification
Professional Registration
Essential
- oGDC registered as an orthodontic therapist
Professional Qualifications
Essential
- oDiploma in Orthodontic Therapy (DipOT)
- oBDA Approved Diploma for Orthodontic Therapists
- oOne of the following qualifications: oThe National Examining Board for Dental Nurses (NEBDN) National Certificate examination, plus 24 months experience
- oThe S/NVQ Level 3 in Oral Healthcare: Dental Nursing awarded by an approved NVQ or SVQ provider
- oA Certificate of Proficiency in Dental Nursing awarded by a recognised Dental Hospital The Certificate of Higher Education in Dental Nursing offered by the School of Professionals Complementary to Dentistry, at the University of Portsmouth
- oBTEC National Diploma Dental Technology
- oSQA Higher National Certificate in Dental
- oTechnology
- oCity and Guilds Final Certificate in Dental Technology
- oBTEC National Diploma in Science (Dental Technology)
- oBTEC Diploma in Dental Technology
- oSCOTVEC Higher National Certificate in Dental Technology
- oEdexcel BTEC Higher National Certificate
- oArmy - Levels 1, 2 and 3 (Dental Technology)
- oQualifications awarded by Technicians Education Council or Scottish Technicians Education Council
- oAny other qualification determined by the GDC to entitle registration as a dental hygienist or dental therapist
Desirable
- oNational Examining Board for Dental Nurses (NEBDN) Certificate in Orthodontic Dental Nursing
Clinical Experience
Essential
- oTo have completed the necessary competencies to successfully receive the DipOT / Alternative qualification.
Desirable
- oTo have worked as an orthodontic therapist post qualification for one year or more
Clinical Skills
Essential
- oWillingness to take responsibility.
- oAbility to work under supervision as part of a wider team.
- oFlexible and co-operative with colleagues.
- oAble to communicate in lay terms, technical information to patients and dentists.
- oAble to communicate in verbal and written English to appropriate standard necessary
Personal and people development skills
Essential
- oHigh level of interpersonal skills
- oAwareness of Equal Opportunities, Health & Safety, Data Protection and Patient Care Legislations.
Person Specification
Professional Registration
Essential
- oGDC registered as an orthodontic therapist
Professional Qualifications
Essential
- oDiploma in Orthodontic Therapy (DipOT)
- oBDA Approved Diploma for Orthodontic Therapists
- oOne of the following qualifications: oThe National Examining Board for Dental Nurses (NEBDN) National Certificate examination, plus 24 months experience
- oThe S/NVQ Level 3 in Oral Healthcare: Dental Nursing awarded by an approved NVQ or SVQ provider
- oA Certificate of Proficiency in Dental Nursing awarded by a recognised Dental Hospital The Certificate of Higher Education in Dental Nursing offered by the School of Professionals Complementary to Dentistry, at the University of Portsmouth
- oBTEC National Diploma Dental Technology
- oSQA Higher National Certificate in Dental
- oTechnology
- oCity and Guilds Final Certificate in Dental Technology
- oBTEC National Diploma in Science (Dental Technology)
- oBTEC Diploma in Dental Technology
- oSCOTVEC Higher National Certificate in Dental Technology
- oEdexcel BTEC Higher National Certificate
- oArmy - Levels 1, 2 and 3 (Dental Technology)
- oQualifications awarded by Technicians Education Council or Scottish Technicians Education Council
- oAny other qualification determined by the GDC to entitle registration as a dental hygienist or dental therapist
Desirable
- oNational Examining Board for Dental Nurses (NEBDN) Certificate in Orthodontic Dental Nursing
Clinical Experience
Essential
- oTo have completed the necessary competencies to successfully receive the DipOT / Alternative qualification.
Desirable
- oTo have worked as an orthodontic therapist post qualification for one year or more
Clinical Skills
Essential
- oWillingness to take responsibility.
- oAbility to work under supervision as part of a wider team.
- oFlexible and co-operative with colleagues.
- oAble to communicate in lay terms, technical information to patients and dentists.
- oAble to communicate in verbal and written English to appropriate standard necessary
Personal and people development skills
Essential
- oHigh level of interpersonal skills
- oAwareness of Equal Opportunities, Health & Safety, Data Protection and Patient Care Legislations.
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).
