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York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Permanent Consultant Orthodontist

The closing date is 05 February 2026

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Job summary

Permanent Consultant in Orthodontics

Are you looking to be part of an experienced and supportive MDT?

Are you passionate about providing high quality orthodontic patient care?

Do you want a working environment that supports your clinical and academic development?

We are looking to welcome an enthusiastic colleague who will continue to provide excellent care in the enjoyable and friendly atmosphere of our orthodontic department at York and Scarborough Hospitals.

This Consultant post is a full-time post (10 PAs) based at York Hospital, with a weekly clinical commitment at Scarborough Hospital. We are open to discussion regarding flexible/less-than-full-time working.

The successful candidate will participate in the Orthognathic and Orthodontic/Restorative MDTs and will carry out the full range of orthodontic consultations and treatments appropriate for secondary care.

Candidates must have an entry on the relevant GDC Specialist Register via: - CCST (proposed CCST date must be within 6 months of interview) - Or has passed the ISFE in Orthodontics or will have successfully sat the ISFE within 6 months of the interview date

The department is part of the Head and Neck & Plastics Directorate which sits in the Surgery Care Group. It is based in the Head and Neck outpatient department alongside Audiology, ENT, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Plastic Surgery and Restorative Dentistry.

Previous applicants need not apply!

Main duties of the job

You will be working alongside two Orthodontic Consultant colleagues, one of whom also has clinical commitments at York and Scarborough Hospitals and one who has clinical commitments at York and Harrogate District Hospitals. There are also clinical assistants, specialty dentists and orthodontic therapists across the sites to support the provision of orthodontic treatment. The dental nursing team is excellent and extremely helpful, as are our secretary and reception team.

You will also be working with two Restorative Dentistry Consultants and several Maxillofacial surgeons, two of whom undertake Orthognathic surgery which is fully 3D planned using custom surgical plates and cutting guides for both single and bimaxillary procedures. Joint orthodontic/restorative patients have access to a full catalogue of treatment options including dental implants and associated hard and soft tissue augmentation.

There are excellent teaching and research opportunities, as the successful applicant will be involved in the supervision, teaching and training of specialty orthodontic registrars shared with Leeds Dental Institute and funded by HEE Yorkshire and Humber. The Trust is actively raising its research profile.

About us

York & Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides a comprehensive range of acute hospital, community and specialist healthcare services for approximately 800,000 people living in and around York, North Yorkshire, North East Yorkshire and Ryedale - an area covering 3,400 square miles, and which includes Scarborough and Bridlington. We are the largest provider of healthcare in the region and we are incredibly proud of our 8,500 staff, working across 9 hospital sitesOur mission is to be a valued and trusted partner within our care system, delivering safe effective care to the population we serve.We're situated in a fantastic part of the country: home to two national parks, a beautiful coastline, and the city of York, which is consistently voted one of the best to live in the UK.In joining the Trust, you will have access to a wide range of staff benefits including health and wellbeing support, finance schemes and discounts. There is also a competitive relocation package of up to £18,000. To support your learning and development you will be entitled to a study leave budget of £3,000 across three years, along with support from our learning and development team. The Trust also offers an extra 2 days annual leave for consultants on top of the existing allowance as detailed in the 2008 - Consultant Terms and Conditions. More info on the Trust's website in the 'Working for Us' .

Details

Date posted

16 January 2026

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

£109,725 to £145,478 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

419-7712319-S-O-Y

Job locations

York Hospital and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals

Wigginton Road

York

YO31 8HE


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see job description attached, there you will find the proposed job plan!

We would love to discuss the opportunities available to you further. To arrange an informal visit, or to ask any questions, please contact:

David Seymour

Clinical Lead for Orthodontics and Restorative Dentistry

david.seymour3@nhs.net

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see job description attached, there you will find the proposed job plan!

We would love to discuss the opportunities available to you further. To arrange an informal visit, or to ask any questions, please contact:

David Seymour

Clinical Lead for Orthodontics and Restorative Dentistry

david.seymour3@nhs.net

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Hold a licence to practise with the GDC
  • Entry on the relevant GDC Specialist Register via: - CCST (proposed CCST date must be within 6 months of interview) - Or Has passed the ISFE in Orthodontics or will have successfully sat the ISFE within 6 months of the interview date

Desirable

  • Substantive NHS experience

Clinical Practice

Essential

  • Experience of working in a range of MDTs including Orthognathic and Restorative

Mentoring and Teaching

Essential

  • Experience of undertaking audits and presenting their findings

Desirable

  • Experience of supervising specialty trainees

Patient experience

Essential

  • Involves patients in decisions about their care
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Hold a licence to practise with the GDC
  • Entry on the relevant GDC Specialist Register via: - CCST (proposed CCST date must be within 6 months of interview) - Or Has passed the ISFE in Orthodontics or will have successfully sat the ISFE within 6 months of the interview date

Desirable

  • Substantive NHS experience

Clinical Practice

Essential

  • Experience of working in a range of MDTs including Orthognathic and Restorative

Mentoring and Teaching

Essential

  • Experience of undertaking audits and presenting their findings

Desirable

  • Experience of supervising specialty trainees

Patient experience

Essential

  • Involves patients in decisions about their care

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

York Hospital and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals

Wigginton Road

York

YO31 8HE


Employer's website

https://www.yorkhospitals.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

York Hospital and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals

Wigginton Road

York

YO31 8HE


Employer's website

https://www.yorkhospitals.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Lead for Orthodontics & Restorative Dentistry

David Seymour

david.seymour3@nhs.net

Details

Date posted

16 January 2026

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

£109,725 to £145,478 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

419-7712319-S-O-Y

Job locations

York Hospital and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals

Wigginton Road

York

YO31 8HE


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