Job summary
Are you a skilled Orthodontic Therapist ready to take your career to the next level? Join our dynamic team at Bristol Dental Hospital and make a real impact on patient care in a supportive, forward-thinking environment.
What you'll do:
- Deliver advanced orthodontic therapy with precision and care
- Communicate complex treatment plans with clarity and compassion
- Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to shape patient outcomes
- Contribute to clinical development and innovation
What we offer:
- Band 7 salary+up to 33 days annual leave(pro rata)
- NHS Pension Scheme- secure your future
- A vibrant, learning-focused environment with real career progression
Bring your expertise, empathy, and enthusiasm - and help us shape smiles and change lives.
Main duties of the job
Main Duties of the Orthodontic Therapist
Communication & Relationship Skills - Communicate effectively with patients, carers, and staff across all levels.
- Explain complex treatment plans and sensitive information with tact.
- Promote a positive learning environment and support staff development.
- Maintain patient confidentiality and liaise across departments.
Clinical & Analytical Responsibilities - Perform advanced orthodontic procedures under consultant supervision.
- Assess and respond to patients' complex needs, including emergencies.
- Evaluate oral health and discuss treatment risks, benefits, and cooperation requirements.
- Contribute to clinical decision-making and care planning.
- Support internal audits and clinical governance activities.
Planning & Organisational Skills - Prioritise workload and adapt plans as needed.
- Collect and record clinical data accurately.
- Contribute to service development and education initiatives.
- Supervise others and foster a culture of continuous learning.
Physical Skills - Demonstrate high levels of manual dexterity and precision.
- Maintain focus and concentration during procedures.
- Provide reassurance to anxious patients.
Responsibility for Patient Care - Deliver orthodontic treatment and specialist advice.
- Develop evidence-based care models to enhance patient experience.
- Conduct risk assessments and respond to emergencies.
- Collaborate with consultants to tailor holistic care plans.
About us
University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) is one of the largest acute Trusts in the country, bringing together a combined workforce of over 13,000 staff and over 100 different clinical services across 10 different sites, serving a core population of more than 500,000 people across South West England. UHBW has been rated by the CQC as 'Good' overall and our staff are proud to deliver excellent care to the people of Bristol, Weston and beyond. As a forward- thinking multi-award winning Trust and a digital exemplar committed to improving patient care, our world-leading research and innovations are having a positive local and global impact. Our hospitals are spread across Bristol and Weston, join us and you can enjoy the very best of both worlds; city living within a stone's throw of the countryside or beside the seaside, both with easy access to all that the South West has to offer. UHBW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your application in order to ensure we're meeting our pledge.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For a more detailed job description and main responsibilities, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For a more detailed job description and main responsibilities, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.
Person Specification
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Dealing with anxious patients, those with special needs and patients with challenging behaviour
- Demonstrate an in-depth understanding of complex orthodontics
- Abiltiy to plan and manage own workload ensuring all tasks are completed in a timely and efficient manner
- The Orthodontic Therapist will require appropriate communication skills
- Ability to understand and overcome barriers to communication and acceptance
Desirable
- Broad experience of General Dental Practice
- Demonstrate an analytical approach to problem solving
- Abiltity to follow and develop policies and standard operating procedures
- Understanding of clinical audit, and ability to work to best practice legislation
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Up to date on all methods of prevention and a high level of dexterity skills
- IT Skills
- Ability to work on own initiative
- Ability to work within the legislation independently to analyse and provide patient care
- CPR trained
- Understanding of IMER regulations
- Excellent communication skills
- Excellent organisation skills
Desirable
- Knowledge of the NHS fees and regulations
- Familiar with dental software packages
- Manual Handling
- Negotiation, persuasion, motivation, reassurance and influencing skills
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Diploma In Orthodontic Therapy
- Full GDC Registration
Desirable
- Certificate in Oral Health Education
- Certificate in Dental Radiography
- Dental Nursing Qualification (Diploma, NVQ or National certificate)
Person Specification
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Dealing with anxious patients, those with special needs and patients with challenging behaviour
- Demonstrate an in-depth understanding of complex orthodontics
- Abiltiy to plan and manage own workload ensuring all tasks are completed in a timely and efficient manner
- The Orthodontic Therapist will require appropriate communication skills
- Ability to understand and overcome barriers to communication and acceptance
Desirable
- Broad experience of General Dental Practice
- Demonstrate an analytical approach to problem solving
- Abiltity to follow and develop policies and standard operating procedures
- Understanding of clinical audit, and ability to work to best practice legislation
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Up to date on all methods of prevention and a high level of dexterity skills
- IT Skills
- Ability to work on own initiative
- Ability to work within the legislation independently to analyse and provide patient care
- CPR trained
- Understanding of IMER regulations
- Excellent communication skills
- Excellent organisation skills
Desirable
- Knowledge of the NHS fees and regulations
- Familiar with dental software packages
- Manual Handling
- Negotiation, persuasion, motivation, reassurance and influencing skills
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Diploma In Orthodontic Therapy
- Full GDC Registration
Desirable
- Certificate in Oral Health Education
- Certificate in Dental Radiography
- Dental Nursing Qualification (Diploma, NVQ or National certificate)
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).
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW)
Address
Bristol Dental Hospital
Lower Maudlin Street
Bristol
BS2 8LY
Employer's website
https://www.uhbw.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
