Job summary
To provide a wide range of Orthodontic treatment including all extended duties appropriate to a registered with the General Dental Council GDC Orthodontic therapist at the request of the overseeing Orthodontic consultant working within the Health and Care Services Orthodontics department
The job purpose includes working closely with the wider team to provide care and support to patients undergoing orthodontic treatment and provide a wide range of tasks focused on assisting in the planning, treatment, and monitoring of orthodontic procedures.
The patient base will predominantly be children/young adults still in full time education referred to the department and deemed as requiring orthodontic treatment with a IOTN of 4 or 5.
Main duties of the job
The duties of the post holder will include (but is not limited to) the following:
Main Duties of the Role:
Based on the General Dental council scope of practice:
Clean and prepare tooth surfaces ready for orthodontic treatment
Identify, select, use and maintain appropriate instruments
Insert passive removable orthodontic appliances
Insert removable appliances activated or adjusted by a dentist
Remove fixed appliances, orthodontic adhesives and cement
Identify, select, prepare and place auxiliaries
Take impressions
Make a patients orthodontic appliance safe in the absence of a dentist
Fit orthodontic headgear
Fit orthodontic facebows which have been adjusted by a dentist
Take occlusal records
Take intra and extra-oral photographs
Place brackets and bands
Prepare, insert, adjust and remove archwires previously prescribed or, where necessary, activated by a dentist
Give advice on complex appliance care and oral health instruction
About us
At Health and Care Jersey, were not just delivering healthcare - were shaping the future of health and wellbeing for over 100,000 Islanders and visitors. Our dedicated team of over 2,000 professionals provides essential care across 30+ diverse departments, offering a wide range of specialist services from acute and emergency care to community and preventative health initiatives. With state-of-the-art facilities like the brand-new Enid Quenault Health and Wellbeing Centre and exciting plans to modernise our healthcare infrastructure, this is a great time to join us. Whether you're providing frontline patient care, supporting health initiatives in the community, or contributing to vital mental health and social services, your work will make a meaningful impact on people's lives every day.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Possess is a basic understanding of dentistry and orthodontics. This includes knowledge of practices and appliances that help prevent and correct mispositioned teeth and jaws. It's also beneficial to have general knowledge of teeth and gum diseases.
Carries out specialist clinical, preventative and restorative treatments under the prescription of a dentist. The post holder may need to provide direct access to dental care where that care is within their GDC scope of practice, and the individual is qualified, competent and indemnified to do so
Develop good communication with all members of the dental teams and referring practitioners. Ensure information reaches all team members and relevant professionals in cases where treatment is shared
Responsible, jointly with the Clinical Lead, for demonstrating and further developing the vision, mission and agreed values that guide the service in its work
Promote oral health and preventive dental care and assisting in planning and provision of oral health promotion programmes as required
The post holder will have excellent communication skills. Communication occurs with a range of people from senior managers to children and vulnerable adults. The style varies according to the audience. Communication may be, for example, with staff where negotiation is required or a patient complaint requiring empathy.
Staff development can involve presenting to large groups or one to one.
Be proficient in verbal communication and has excellent ability to communicate via different mediums, and proficient in keyboard skills. Listening skills must be well developed
Ability to assist with the design and development materials and processes from the latest best practice guidance and evidenced based care.
Information must be communicated to patients that is informative and easy to understand, verbally and written. The use of pictures or an interpreter may be required.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Possess is a basic understanding of dentistry and orthodontics. This includes knowledge of practices and appliances that help prevent and correct mispositioned teeth and jaws. It's also beneficial to have general knowledge of teeth and gum diseases.
Carries out specialist clinical, preventative and restorative treatments under the prescription of a dentist. The post holder may need to provide direct access to dental care where that care is within their GDC scope of practice, and the individual is qualified, competent and indemnified to do so
Develop good communication with all members of the dental teams and referring practitioners. Ensure information reaches all team members and relevant professionals in cases where treatment is shared
Responsible, jointly with the Clinical Lead, for demonstrating and further developing the vision, mission and agreed values that guide the service in its work
Promote oral health and preventive dental care and assisting in planning and provision of oral health promotion programmes as required
The post holder will have excellent communication skills. Communication occurs with a range of people from senior managers to children and vulnerable adults. The style varies according to the audience. Communication may be, for example, with staff where negotiation is required or a patient complaint requiring empathy.
Staff development can involve presenting to large groups or one to one.
Be proficient in verbal communication and has excellent ability to communicate via different mediums, and proficient in keyboard skills. Listening skills must be well developed
Ability to assist with the design and development materials and processes from the latest best practice guidance and evidenced based care.
Information must be communicated to patients that is informative and easy to understand, verbally and written. The use of pictures or an interpreter may be required.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of continuing professional education, peer review and other clinical governance activities
Qualifications
Essential
- Bsc/Diploma/equivalent in Orthodontic Therapy
- GDC registered as a Orthodontic Therapist
- Registration with Jersey Care Commission (JCC)
- Appropriate DBS clearance
Knowledge
Essential
- Understand GDC code of practice and Orthodontic therapist proficiencies and scope of practice.
- Able to demonstrate a knowledge of Clinical Governance, Quality Assurance and Audit
- Ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of continuing professional education, peer review and other clinical governance activities
Qualifications
Essential
- Bsc/Diploma/equivalent in Orthodontic Therapy
- GDC registered as a Orthodontic Therapist
- Registration with Jersey Care Commission (JCC)
- Appropriate DBS clearance
Knowledge
Essential
- Understand GDC code of practice and Orthodontic therapist proficiencies and scope of practice.
- Able to demonstrate a knowledge of Clinical Governance, Quality Assurance and Audit
- Ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team
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).