Job summary
This post is a role of consultant orthodontist. The post holder will be expected to undertake the diagnosis and treatment of a range of complex orthodontic clinical cases as well as provision of teaching and training within the department and regionally.
The post holder will be expected to take part in the management responsibilities of the department in managing and maintaining the secondary care orthodontic service and engage with local clinical care pathways to improve patient care.
The post is based at the Royal Stoke hospital with a purpose built 5 chair department commissioned in 2010 set in a larger area shared with 2 restorative chairs and multiple maxillofacial surgeries. Post COVID the surgeries have been made safe for independent working with access to air filtration.
Main duties of the job
- To provide ongoing orthodontic clinical care for a range of complex orthodontic cases.
- To assess new patients and develop treatment plans for direct and indirect care.
- To supervise StR and therapist treatments ongoing within the department
- To take part in the provision of MDT clinics in orthognathic surgery and restorative dentistry.
- To take part in the management of the department supporting the clinical lead in developing local service provision and supporting treatment in primary care.
- To engage in quality improvement activities including local and regional audit meetings and engagement with the Staffordshire managed clinical network. It would be expected during tenure to take on the role of chair of the managed clinical network at some point.
About us
University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust is one of the largest and most modern in the country. We serve around three million people and we're highly regarded for our facilities, teaching and research. The Trust has around 1,450 inpatient beds across two sites in Stoke-on-Trent and Stafford. Our 11,000 strong workforce provide emergency treatment, planned operations and medical care from Royal Stoke University Hospital and County Hospital in Stafford.
We are the specialist centre for major trauma for the North Midlands and North Wales. Happy staff make for happy patients, and with the help of both we have put together a wide range of development and support packages aimed at ensuring that everyone. The Trust has the opportunity to fulfil their potential and meet their aspirations as well as the tools to provide great care.
Our mission to provide the very best health care includes recruiting the best people. Our goal is to be a world-class centre of achievement, where patients receive the highest standards of care and the best people come to learn, work and research.
Job description
Job responsibilities
A detailed job description and main responsibilities are within the attached job description attached under supporting documents.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GDC Registration
- BDS or equivalent
- FDS, MFDS or equivalent
- MSc or higher degree
- Membership in orthodontics of one the Royal colleges
- Be in possession of the ISFE in orthodontics or within 6 months of this at the time of interview
Desirable
Clinical Experience & Training
Essential
- Clinical training and experience equivalent to that required for gaining a CCT and post see CCT training to consultant level
- Experience in managing complex orthodontic treatments
Desirable
- Postgraduate qualification in medical education
- Experience of undergraduate teaching and supervision
- Experience of clinical supervision and mentorship
- Experience of managing transfer cases.
- Experience in the use of digital technology in orthodontics and use of temporary Anchorage devices.
Professional and Multidisciplinary Team Working
Essential
- Attendance at MDT meetings
Academic Achievements, Research, Publications
Essential
Desirable
- Peer reviewed publications
- Evidence of continuing research
Management and Administrative Experience
Desirable
- Evidence of leadership
- Evidence of implementing change within a department/service
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 .
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 .
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website .
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust
Address
University Hospital of North Midlands
Hilton Road
Stoke on Trent
ST4 6QG