Consultant in Orthodontics

Integrated Care System; Watford; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS Trust in Watford is seeking a Consultant in Orthodontics to join their team. The role involves providing specialist orthodontic care across multiple sites and requires specific qualifications in orthodontics. Ideal candidates will have a Primary Dental Qualification and GDC Registration. Join us during an exciting period of growth and innovation as we improve patient care and outcomes.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Educational and training opportunities

Qualifications

• Primary Dental Qualification required.
• Must have Full GDC Registration.
• Must be on the GDC Specialist Register in Orthodontics.
• Completion of a recognized training programme in Orthodontics.

Responsibilities

• Work includes cross-site responsibilities in clinics.
• Participate in the Head & Neck directorate's multi-disciplinary team.

Skills

Full GDC Registration

On the GDC Specialist Register in Orthodontics

Specialist Membership in Orthodontics (MOrth)

Completion of CCST in Orthodontics

Education

Primary Dental Qualification

Higher Degree

Job description

Go back West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

Consultant in Orthodontics

The closing date is 21 August 2025

The Oral Surgery & Orthodontics Department at West Herts Hospitals is seeking to appoint a substantive 6.5PA Orthodontic Consultant. Job share and part time applicants are welcomed. Successful appointee will join the Head & Neck directorate of ENT, Oral Surgery & Ophthalmology. Postholder will join a team of 3 Oral & Maxillofacial and 3 Orthodontic consultants and a wider multi-disciplinary team. Services are delivered at Watford General Hospital, with the department part of the pan-London regional network under London Northwest NHS Trust.

With a new hospital planned for Watford and work underway to update theatres at St Albans City Hospital, this is an exciting time to join us.

Main duties of the job

This is an appointment by West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust (WHTH). The post involves cross-site working, with opportunities to join the wider team for educational and training purposes.

The indicative job plan will consist of clinics and admin time and will be built to 6.5 PAs.

Job plans may be reviewed as service needs alter. The Trust has long day working and may consider weekend working in the future.

About us

With a new hospital planned for Watford and work underway to update theatres at St Albans City Hospital, this is an exciting time to join us.

We are building on the success of our award-winning virtual hospital and re-imaging models of care, working ever more closely with partners and making the most of advances in digital healthcare.

Staff wellbeing and development are a priority at our Trust, as is the role of innovation in improving clinical care, outcomes and patient experience.

Our vision is Excellent patient care, together and our values are to be empowered, compassionate, professional and inclusive. They capture an important balance across what we must all do as individuals and to support others.

At West Herts we offer a variety of flexible working options as we recognise the importance of a good work life balance and the ability to work flexibly. https://www.westhertshospitals.nhs.uk/flexibleworking/

We kindly invite you to consider submitting an application.

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Job responsibilities

Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust.

Prospective candidates will need to meet the following essential criteria

Primary Dental Qualification

Full GDC Registration

On the GDC Specialist Register in Orthodontics

Specialist Membership in Orthodontics (MOrth) or equivalent

o Intercollegiate Specialist Fellowship

Examination (ISFE) of the Royal Colleges of Surgeons of the UK and Ireland in Orthodontics (or equivalent) or within six months of the examination

Completion of CCST in Orthodontics or equivalent

Successful completion of an SAC-approved minimum three-year training programme in Orthodontics

Please note, successful applicants will need to be available for interview on Thursday 16th October 2025.

Person Specification

• Primary Dental Qualification
• Full GDC Registration
• On the GDC Specialist Register in Orthodontics
• Completion of CCST in Orthodontics or equivalent
• Higher Degree
• Special skills training in the specialty

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.

West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust