Paediatric Orthodontist — Staff Specialist (Part-Time)

SA Health; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 195,000 - 238,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging up to $9,010 per year

Fitness Passport

Free public transport for SA Health SA

Employee Assistance Program

Relocation assistance may be negotiatd

Job summary

SA Health’s Women’s and Children’s Health Network in Adelaide is seeking a Specialist Orthodontist to lead paediatric orthodontic services within the Paediatric Dental Department. You will contribute to service planning, evaluation and quality improvements while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams.

The role requires registration as a Specialist Orthodontist with the Dental Board of Australia and extensive clinical experience in complex orthodontics.

Qualifications

• Current registration as a Specialist Orthodontist with the Dental Board of Australia.
• Extensive clinical experience in Orthodontics, including management of craniofacial malformations and complex medical comorbidities.
• Completion of a suitable advanced training period (12-24 months) in Orthodontics at a specialist dental facility incorporating interdisciplinary service.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary teams and communicate clearly with patients, families, and specialist colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Ensure a comprehensive, effective & efficient paediatric dental service within accepted standards of practice to patients.
• Promote patient-focused care by keeping patients and families informed, respecting their rights, and responding to their concerns.
• Promote undergraduate and postgraduate training in the discipline of Paediatric Dentistry.
• Develop and implement research projects within the department or provide support for other department members actively involved in research.

Skills

Orthodontist specialist

Team collaboration

Clinical excellence

Education

Specialist orthodontics training

Dental Board of Australia registration

Job description

SA Health’s Women’s and Children’s Health Network in Adelaide is seeking a Specialist Orthodontist to lead paediatric orthodontic services within the Paediatric Dental Department. You will contribute to service planning, evaluation and quality improvements while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams.

The role requires registration as a Specialist Orthodontist with the Dental Board of Australia and extensive clinical experience in complex orthodontics.