Consultant in Orthodontics

NHS; Exeter; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Exeter is seeking a Consultant in Orthodontics to join their established team. This role offers a diverse caseload, opportunities for research and teaching, as well as a supportive work environment. The ideal candidate should have a dentistry degree specialized in orthodontics, and effective communication skills. Enjoy a fulfilling career while being part of an NHS trust that values work-life balance and employee well-being.

Benefits

Flexible working schemes

Access to occupational health services

NHS Pension scheme

Qualifications

• Registered Orthodontic Consultant with NHS experience.
• Ability to work in a team and manage diverse caseloads.
• Good communication skills for teaching and patient interaction.

Responsibilities

• Join an established team and manage comprehensive orthodontic care.
• Provide consultations at Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital.
• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary specialists.

Skills

Orthodontic expertise

Teaching ability

Research skills

Education

Dentistry degree with specialization in Orthodontics

Job description

Consultant in Orthodontics

Are you an orthodontic consultant seeking a rewarding and fulfilling career where you will be part of a cohesive and established team? We can offer you a varied role, where you can enjoy a diverse and complex caseload, the opportunity for service development, digital innovation, teaching and research, while being encouraged to develop your own areas of special interest. Your main base will be the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital (Heavitree). The dedicated clinic is open plan and air‑conditioned – perfect for providing a calming and relaxing environment for patients, while being suited to teaching and supervision of our trainees. You will also provide a weekly clinic at our dedicated facility at North Devon District Hospital in Barnstaple. Both clinics benefit from on‑site orthodontics laboratories. Be part of an NHS trust that values and invests in its people. A great work‑life balance and fantastic lifestyle await you with Devon’s stunning coastlines, breath‑taking National Parks, and vibrant cities.

The closing date is 01 December 2025

Main duties of the job

The Orthodontic departments in Exeter and Barnstaple cover all aspects of Secondary Care Orthodontics and work closely to the NHS England Orthodontic Commissioning Guide. This includes the combined management of patients affected by cleft lip and palate, dental trauma and developmental dental abnormalities. The department has a well‑developed high‑volume orthognathic surgery service for patients with significant dental skeletal anomalies. You will join an established team of two part‑time and one full‑time Consultant Orthodontists, together with speciality trainees and the successful development of orthodontic therapists integrated into the team. Along with specialist dental nurses, technologists, receptionists and medical secretaries. We also work closely and collaboratively with colleagues in the Oral and Maxillofacial team, Restorative Dentistry services and the Southwest Regional Cleft Lip Palate team.

Please take a look at our Consultant Information pack for full details of this varied role that can offer:

• teaching
• research
• career progression
• training and development

If you’re ready for a new challenge and a fantastic quality of life, we would love to hear from you. Please contact Emily Simpson, Executive and Specialist Recruitment by email [e-mail] or by calling 07958 931414.

About us

Stretching across Northern, Eastern and Mid Devon, we have a workforce of over 15,000 staff, making us the largest employer in Devon. Our core services, which we provide to more than 615,000 people, cover more than 2,000 square miles across Devon, while some of our specialist services cover the whole of the peninsula, extending our reach as far as Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.

We deliver a wide range of emergency, specialist and general medical services through North Devon District Hospital and the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital (Wonford).

Alongside our two acute hospitals, we provide integrated health and social care services across a variety of settings, including community inpatient hospitals, outpatient clinics, and within people’s own homes. We also offer primary care services, a range of specialist community services, and Sexual Assault Referral Centres (SARC).

Our state‑of‑the‑art equipment, leading technologies and strong links to local universities put us at the forefront of research and innovations, enabling us to provide world‑class care to our local communities.

It’s never been a more exciting time to join the Royal Devon, as you’ll help to shape our services as we continue along our integration journey.

Job responsibilities

For more information on the Job Description and Responsibilities please click the link below.

As an inclusive employer, the Royal Devon values diversity and is committed to creating a culture of inclusivity where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. We believe in fostering a sense of belonging and actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities. We recognise the advantages of having a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve.

Preference will be given to staff with Priority and ‘At Risk’ status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon.

The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust reserves the right to close vacancy when sufficient applications have been received.

The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust was established in April 2022, bringing together the expertise of both the Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust and Northern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust.

We will work together to maintain a culture that develops and supports you and your team.

This might include funding for a care certificate, a degree or leadership qualifications. Or it might include days off to study, engage in CPD or rotational placements to help you hone your skills. Wherever you are heading in the NHS, we’ll help you get there.

Looking after you is important to us.

We strive to help our staff create a healthy work‑life balance through flexible working schemes and our family‑friendly policies.

If you’re starting out in the NHS, you’ll start with 27 days paid annual leave (plus bank holidays), rising to 33 days plus bank holidays.

You’ll benefit from access to our own comprehensive occupational health services, including counselling, onsite wellbeing activities and groups.

Salary is not the only financial benefit

You will also have access to an extensive range of staff discounts on shopping, fitness and leisure options and you can spread the cost of technology and home appliance purchases from major retailers.

You will also have access to other benefits including:

• National discount services such as the Blue Light Card and Health Service Discounts.
• Salary sacrifice options including our OFSTED rated outstanding nursery onsite at Exeter.
• Car lease schemes.
• The NHS Pension scheme (one of the most generous and comprehensive in the UK).
• Cycle to work scheme.

These are just a few of the benefits available if the role is something you are interested in, we’d love to hear from you.

Person Specification

General Requirements

• See job description text above, and (where applicable) you can download a copy of the full job description
• See job description text above, and (where applicable) you can download a copy of the full job description

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.

Employer name

Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust