Job summary
Are you an experienced Consultant looking to be part of a dynamic team supporting Orthodontics Services? Within the Surgery Directorate, we greatly value our Dentistry staff, they play an important role in the day to day running of our Clinical Services, making sure that patient care is at the forefront of all we do.
You will make an impact, be challenged to think differently, be bold and help innovate to keep improving. Everything we do centres around patient care and enhancing their experience which means your role is pivotal and something to be proud of.
We are known for being a friendly and supportive team; this will be a varied and challenging role for someone with a passion for making a difference. If you are somebody who is dynamic, has previous experience and are flexible in your approach, this role could be the one for you.
We can offer you a number of benefits and opportunities including:-
- Secretarial support
- A Mentor
- Research opportunities within the NIHR badged on-site Lancashire Clinical Research Facility
- A generous relocation package
- A personal development plan
- Flexible working opportunities
Main duties of the job
You will work at Royal Preston and Chorley and South Ribble District Hospital sites, being part of a multidisciplinary team within the Head and Neck Speciality Business Unit.
You will be expected to be involved in treatments requiring an inter-disciplinary team approach. Orthognathic surgery is carried out at Royal Preston Hospital, with multi-disciplinary clinics held jointly with the Consultant Maxillo-facial Surgeon, the Consultants in Orthodontics and the Consultants in Restorative Dentistry.
There is an established Local Orthodontic Clinical Network for Lancashire and a number of orthodontic specialist practices in the local area.
These are challenging, yet exciting times for our hospitals as we move forward into the new collaborative NHS world in which our roles and relationships will take greater prominence as the NHS recovers from the Pandemic. What will not change is our vision to always provide excellent care with compassion to our communities. Our ambition, success, identity, and values remain important in recruiting and retaining the best staff as well as developing and delivering excellent services.
About us
At Lancashire Teaching Hospitals, we take pride in caring for our staff as well as our patients. We recognise that working in a busy environment requires help with a healthy work-life balance. We also believe in ensuring that our staff get the chance to reach their full potential when working with us, which is why we open lots of doors for career progression once you join our team. With us, the sky truly is the limit!
We have 9000 fantastic people working hard to deliver quality services to our patients. Whatever your role, you help look after 370,000 people in our local area and give specialist care to 1.5 million people across Lancashire and Cumbria.
Working with us gives you the knowledge and sense of pride that every activity you do genuinely does make a difference to support our patients and staff, ensuring we keep thriving and delivering outstanding healthcare right across our local towns.
You will have access to varied development opportunities, learn new skills, meet inspiring people and do things you'd never have done.
You will make an impact, be challenged to think differently, be bold and help innovate to keep improving things. Everything we do centres around patient care and enhancing their experience which means your role is pivotal and something really to be proud of.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached Job Description, Person Specification and Specialty/Trust Brochure for further details on:
- What we can offer
- Job Plan/On-call Requirements
- The Team
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached Job Description, Person Specification and Specialty/Trust Brochure for further details on:
- What we can offer
- Job Plan/On-call Requirements
- The Team
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full registration with the United Kingdom General Dental Council (GDC)
- On the GDC specialist list in Orthodontics
- Possession of a Certificate of Accreditation or eligibility for a CCST in Orthodontics
- Membership in Orthodontics or equivalent
- Successful completion of an SAC approved two-year minimum training programme in a Post-CCST Training Appointment in Orthodontics or within 6 months of completion of training, or equivalent which follows on from the pre-CCST training period of 3 years or equivalent
- ISFE (Orthodontics) or within 6 months of ISFE or equivalent before commencing
Desirable
- Fellowship in Dental Surgery or membership of the Faculty of Dental Surgery, or equivalent
Experience & Skills
Essential
- Experience in the treatment of a range of multidisciplinary cases
- Experience of postgraduate and undergraduate teaching and training at an appropriate level
- Computer literate
- Effective participation in clinical audit
Desirable
- Trained Educational Supervisor
- Familiarity with databases
Management
Essential
- Evidence of Clinical Leadership
- Evidence of commitment to audit and improving clinical practice/service development
- Experience in the treatment of a range of multidisciplinary cases
- Experience of postgraduate and undergraduate teaching and training at an appropriate level
- Computer literate
Desirable
- Management course / certification
- Management of clinical service
- Involvement in service development
Research & Development
Essential
- Evidence of interest in personal development e.g. through research and/or publications
- Ability to appraise scientific literature critically
Desirable
- Publications in refereed journals
- Research relevant to Orthodontics
- Participation in clinical research
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full registration with the United Kingdom General Dental Council (GDC)
- On the GDC specialist list in Orthodontics
- Possession of a Certificate of Accreditation or eligibility for a CCST in Orthodontics
- Membership in Orthodontics or equivalent
- Successful completion of an SAC approved two-year minimum training programme in a Post-CCST Training Appointment in Orthodontics or within 6 months of completion of training, or equivalent which follows on from the pre-CCST training period of 3 years or equivalent
- ISFE (Orthodontics) or within 6 months of ISFE or equivalent before commencing
Desirable
- Fellowship in Dental Surgery or membership of the Faculty of Dental Surgery, or equivalent
Experience & Skills
Essential
- Experience in the treatment of a range of multidisciplinary cases
- Experience of postgraduate and undergraduate teaching and training at an appropriate level
- Computer literate
- Effective participation in clinical audit
Desirable
- Trained Educational Supervisor
- Familiarity with databases
Management
Essential
- Evidence of Clinical Leadership
- Evidence of commitment to audit and improving clinical practice/service development
- Experience in the treatment of a range of multidisciplinary cases
- Experience of postgraduate and undergraduate teaching and training at an appropriate level
- Computer literate
Desirable
- Management course / certification
- Management of clinical service
- Involvement in service development
Research & Development
Essential
- Evidence of interest in personal development e.g. through research and/or publications
- Ability to appraise scientific literature critically
Desirable
- Publications in refereed journals
- Research relevant to Orthodontics
- Participation in clinical research
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).
