Consultant Orthodontist

Job summary

Consultant Orthodontist 8 PA's Permanent

An opportunity has arisen for a substantive Consultant Orthodontist post at Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS FT. We look forward to working with an enthusiastic team player to deliver a high-quality orthodontic service and develop the department further. We are a district general hospital covering level 3b services for Tameside, Glossop, and Oldham and we are part of the Greater Manchester training rotation. There are two other orthodontic consultants, a maxillofacial and oral surgery service, and a visiting restorative consultant. Our work is mainly MDT orthognathic surgery and orthodontic/restorative clinics and other more complex multiple tooth impaction cases.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will join a team of senior medical and nursing staff committed to providing a high-quality surgical and orthodontic service to the people of Tameside and Glossop. The common aim will be to develop the department in all aspects of clinical service, teaching, and research. Close teamwork is an essential requirement.

About us

Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust serves a community of 250,000 people across Tameside & Glossop. We provide a range of services both within the hospital and across our community for both adults and children. Our vision is to improve health outcomes for our population and influence wider determinants of health through collaboration with our health & care partners.

We have a clear set of values & behaviours which we expect all of our staff to demonstrate:

• Compassion
• Accountability
• Respect
• Excellence

We believe that the best organisations are those that reflect the communities they serve. We are therefore seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce to make it truly representative of our local population.

We actively encourage applications irrespective of race, age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage & civil partnership, or pregnancy or maternity. Recognising those communities that are underrepresented within our workforce, we would particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian & minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+& Disabled people.

Benefits include; flexible working, 27-33 days annual leave plus bank holidays, sick pay, NHS Pension Scheme, free eye tests and health checks, gym discount, free bicycle loan scheme, salary sacrifice car scheme, support with stress, bereavement, relationships, finance, and much more.

Date posted: 25 March 2025

Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade: Consultant

Salary: £105,504 to £139,882 a year per annum

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number: TEMP_500

Job description Job responsibilities

The job description gives an overview of the main tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification focuses on the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. These documents are attached on the page and can be downloaded.

Person Specification Qualifications Essential

• Full registration with the United Kingdom General Dental Council (GDC)
• On the GDC Specialist List in Orthodontics Membership in Orthodontics or equivalent
• Possession of a Certificate of Accreditation or eligibility for a CCST in Orthodontics
• Fellowship Exit Examination in Orthodontics, or equivalent, or within 6 months of achieving before commencing consultant post

Training Essential

• Successful completion of an SAC-approved 2 year minimum training programme in a Fixed Term Training Appointment (FTTA) in Orthodontics, or within 6 months of completion of training, or equivalent which follows on from the pre-CCST training period of 3 years, or equivalent

Desirable

• Successful completion of an SAC-approved 3 year minimum training programme in Orthodontics

Teaching Essential

• Experience of post-graduate and undergraduate teaching and training at an appropriate level.

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration.

Employer details

Employer name: Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust

Address: Tameside Hospital, Fountain Street, Ashton-Under-Lyne, OL6 9RW

Employer's website: https://www.tamesidehospital.nhs.uk/