Job summary
Locum Consultant Orthodontist, (9PAs)
No on call commitment
An exciting opportunity has arisen at the Queen Victoria Hospital, East Grinstead in the beautiful Sussex countryside, this is to cover Maternity Leave
We are seeking to appoint a Locum Consultant Orthodontist (9PAs) to join our team of 5 consultant colleagues with an interest in treating complex cases including orthognathic, cleft lip and palate and joint restorative cases.
This post will support an expanding clinical workload aiming to meet NHS 18-week targets as well as contribute to the management of multidisciplinary cases and teaching / training of Orthodontic Specialty registrars as well as supervision of our Trust Doctor and Therapists as well.
Applicants must hold the Membership in Orthodontics of the Royal College of Surgeons or equivalent, and ideally have completed a period of higher professional training leading to the ISFE or equivalent or be within 6 months of obtaining this. Applicants must possess the Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) or equivalent. On the date of taking up the appointment, the successful candidate's name must appear on the Specialist Register.
Main duties of the job
This role is to provide Consultant Orthodontic services. The job plan may change in future to meet the demands of this expanding service. The post holder will be based at the Queen Victoria Hospital.
The Orthodontic Department is a modern purpose built department with 9 individual surgeries all equipped with high quality equipment. All surgeries have computer access to the Hospital Intranet and departmental databases, as well as Dolphin orthodontic planning software.
About us
Rated GOOD overall with outstanding care by the CQC. A specialist NHS hospital providing life-changing reconstructive surgery, burns care and rehabilitation services across the South of England and beyond.
A centre of excellence, with an international reputation for pioneering advanced techniques and treatments. Everything we do is informed by our passion for providing the highest quality care and the best clinical outcomes.
At QVH we are proud of our achievements and our specialist services continue to record excellent clinical outcomes for patients. We regularly receive excellent results from patient satisfaction surveys and on average 98% of inpatients say they would recommend the hospital to their family or friends.
Our success is underpinned by the skills and enthusiasm of our staff and a strong culture of partnership. We are fully committed to training and development of the workforce with support for continuing education and learning.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The configuration of responsibilities will be reviewed from time to time and the appointee will be expected to work with consultant colleagues to provide a reliable and expeditious service. The appointee, together with consultant colleagues, will be responsible for the provision of the following services:
- To provide orthodontic services for the population of the surrounding area.
- To actively participate as a member of the orthodontic team to promote excellent care for our patients.
- To actively contribute to the development of orthodontic services.
- To strengthen the provision of orthodontic services and join our enthusiastic team to manage the challenges of maintaining the 18 week Patient Pathway target.
- To provide advice to dental and medical practitioners working in the primary care sector.
- To provide advice to hospital clinicians including consultants in oral and maxillofacial surgery, special care dentistry, restorative dentistry, paediatric dentistry, paediatrics, plastic surgery, sleep medicine and ENT.
- To liaise closely with specialist orthodontic practitioners working within primary care.
- To provide second opinions for concerned patients at the request of a dental or medical practitioner or consultant colleagues.
- Treatment for patients presenting with malocclusions of severe need and of a complex nature.
- Treatment of patients with multi-disciplinary problems including orthognathics cases, hypodontia cases, joint restorative cases, cleft lip and palate and sleep disorders.
- Attendance at joint multidisciplinary clinics.
- To counsel patients against treatment, when this is unlikely to bring significant health gain.
- The education and training for our Specialist Practitioners, Registrars and Orthodontic therapists.
- The education and training for all departmental staff.
- To participate in audit at local, regional and national level.
- To participate in continuing professional development and education.
- To provide treatment plans for Dentists and Specialists
- Join all the departmental staff in regular clinical governance.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The configuration of responsibilities will be reviewed from time to time and the appointee will be expected to work with consultant colleagues to provide a reliable and expeditious service. The appointee, together with consultant colleagues, will be responsible for the provision of the following services:
- To provide orthodontic services for the population of the surrounding area.
- To actively participate as a member of the orthodontic team to promote excellent care for our patients.
- To actively contribute to the development of orthodontic services.
- To strengthen the provision of orthodontic services and join our enthusiastic team to manage the challenges of maintaining the 18 week Patient Pathway target.
- To provide advice to dental and medical practitioners working in the primary care sector.
- To provide advice to hospital clinicians including consultants in oral and maxillofacial surgery, special care dentistry, restorative dentistry, paediatric dentistry, paediatrics, plastic surgery, sleep medicine and ENT.
- To liaise closely with specialist orthodontic practitioners working within primary care.
- To provide second opinions for concerned patients at the request of a dental or medical practitioner or consultant colleagues.
- Treatment for patients presenting with malocclusions of severe need and of a complex nature.
- Treatment of patients with multi-disciplinary problems including orthognathics cases, hypodontia cases, joint restorative cases, cleft lip and palate and sleep disorders.
- Attendance at joint multidisciplinary clinics.
- To counsel patients against treatment, when this is unlikely to bring significant health gain.
- The education and training for our Specialist Practitioners, Registrars and Orthodontic therapists.
- The education and training for all departmental staff.
- To participate in audit at local, regional and national level.
- To participate in continuing professional development and education.
- To provide treatment plans for Dentists and Specialists
- Join all the departmental staff in regular clinical governance.
Person Specification
Eligibility
Essential
- Eligible for full registration with the General Dental Council at the time of appointment and with a current license to practice
Qualifications
Essential
- BDS or equivalent dental degree at time of application
- Membership in Orthodontics of RCS or equivalent
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of thorough and broad training and experience in managing complex orthodontic cases
- Experience in managing or involvement in treating patients presenting with Cleft Lip and Palate deformities, patients requiring Orthognathic surgery and Hypodontia
Person Specification
Eligibility
Essential
- Eligible for full registration with the General Dental Council at the time of appointment and with a current license to practice
Qualifications
Essential
- BDS or equivalent dental degree at time of application
- Membership in Orthodontics of RCS or equivalent
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of thorough and broad training and experience in managing complex orthodontic cases
- Experience in managing or involvement in treating patients presenting with Cleft Lip and Palate deformities, patients requiring Orthognathic surgery and Hypodontia
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).
