Job summary
This is a developmental post and successful applicant will start as Band 5.
Successful candidate would be appointed as Band 5 Trainee Orthodontic Therapist and following a set Orthodontic Therapy training programme would then progress to Band 6 Orthodontic Therapist following completion of the programme and any qualifications/experience required.
Successful applicant would then progress to Band 7 Orthodontic Therapist following completion of the programme and any qualifications/experience required.
The post-holder will carry out orthodontic treatment for patients under the prescription and supervision of an Orthodontic Specialist (most likely Consultant Orthodontist). All treatment carried out will be within the Orthodontic Therapy scope of practice as determined by the General Dental Council (GDC).
The post-holder will enrol and participate in an appropriate Orthodontic Therapy training programme with a view to obtaining the Diploma in Orthodontic Therapy (or equivalent) at the end of the training course. This will enable them to be entered on to the GDC register as an Orthodontic Therapist.
Upon satisfactory completion of the Diploma in Orthodontic Therapy, the post holder will be eligible to progress to a Band 6 role. Further pay progression will be considered subject to experience and satisfactory progress and appraisal.
Delivery of orthodontic treatment under the supervision of the Consultant Orthodontists within the Orthodontic Therapy scope of practice.
Main duties of the job
Provision of a full range of orthodontic care (within the Orthodontic Therapy scope of practice) under the supervision of a Consultant Orthodontist.
The post holder will ensure that they are up to date with their continuing professional development (as set out by the General Dental Council) and participate in the Trust's statutory and mandatory training programme.
Please note this post may close at sufficient applicants.
About us
South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust offers leadership and improvement training to all new staff. This training programme has been designed to support our staff in developing their understanding of leadership and management skills. You will be expected to attend the following training sessions:
o Your Leadership Impacto Leading Your Team to Successo Service Improvement for Beginnerso Developing your Service Improvement Skills
The leadership and improvement programme aims to:o Explore leadership within the NHSo Promote Trust values and behaviourso Develop your leadership effectiveness and skillso Equip you with the necessary knowledge and skills to lead and complete service improvements within the scope of your role.
After you complete these three and a half days of training you will be able to explore further leadership and improvement training opportunities. We also offer further in-house courses and bitesize programmes through our Leadership and Improvement Team.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the full job description and person specification document(s) attached for main responsibilities of the role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the full job description and person specification document(s) attached for main responsibilities of the role.
Person Specification
Qualification & Training
Essential
- Full registration with the United Kingdom General Dental Council (GDC) (Band 5,6,7)
- Dental nursing qualification/ dental technology qualification/ dental therapy qualification(Band 5,6,7)
- Numeracy and Literacy Level 2 or Maths & English (English Language or English Literature) GCSE A-C/4-9 or Maths & English O Level/GCE A-C or Maths & English CSE Grade 1 or NARIC/ENIC which compares the qualification to UK GCSE (https://www.enic-naric.net/)(Band 5,6,7)
- Evidence of training and qualification of Diploma in Orthodontic Therapy (Band 6,7)
- Specialist training and experience of varied patient groups with complex needs (Band 6,7)
Desirable
- NEBDN Certificate in Orthodontic Dental Nursing
Knowledge & Skills
Essential
- Ability to organise and prioritise complex demands. (Band 5,6,7)
- Computer literate and able to adapt to utilising multiple IT support systems.(Band 5,6,7)
- Excellent manual dexterity skills.(Band 5,6,7)
- Awareness of safeguarding procedures(Band 5,6,7)
- Ability to carry out precision activities using dental instruments(Band 5,6,7)
- Excellent manual dexterity skills(Band 5,6,7)
- Awareness of safeguarding procedures(Band 5,6,7)
- Experience of different treatment techniques and appliances in orthodontics(Band 6)
- Experience and knowledge of clinical audit (Band 6 and 7)
- Wide range of experience of different treatment techniques and appliances in orthodontics(Band 7)
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working as a dental nurse in orthodontics(Band 5,6,7)
- Satisfactory completion of Orthodontic Therapy training programme and portfolio(Band 6)
- Post-qualification experience of working as an Orthodontic Therapist. (Band 7)
Person Specification
Qualification & Training
Essential
- Full registration with the United Kingdom General Dental Council (GDC) (Band 5,6,7)
- Dental nursing qualification/ dental technology qualification/ dental therapy qualification(Band 5,6,7)
- Numeracy and Literacy Level 2 or Maths & English (English Language or English Literature) GCSE A-C/4-9 or Maths & English O Level/GCE A-C or Maths & English CSE Grade 1 or NARIC/ENIC which compares the qualification to UK GCSE (https://www.enic-naric.net/)(Band 5,6,7)
- Evidence of training and qualification of Diploma in Orthodontic Therapy (Band 6,7)
- Specialist training and experience of varied patient groups with complex needs (Band 6,7)
Desirable
- NEBDN Certificate in Orthodontic Dental Nursing
Knowledge & Skills
Essential
- Ability to organise and prioritise complex demands. (Band 5,6,7)
- Computer literate and able to adapt to utilising multiple IT support systems.(Band 5,6,7)
- Excellent manual dexterity skills.(Band 5,6,7)
- Awareness of safeguarding procedures(Band 5,6,7)
- Ability to carry out precision activities using dental instruments(Band 5,6,7)
- Excellent manual dexterity skills(Band 5,6,7)
- Awareness of safeguarding procedures(Band 5,6,7)
- Experience of different treatment techniques and appliances in orthodontics(Band 6)
- Experience and knowledge of clinical audit (Band 6 and 7)
- Wide range of experience of different treatment techniques and appliances in orthodontics(Band 7)
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working as a dental nurse in orthodontics(Band 5,6,7)
- Satisfactory completion of Orthodontic Therapy training programme and portfolio(Band 6)
- Post-qualification experience of working as an Orthodontic Therapist. (Band 7)
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).
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).
