Consultant Orthodontist

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board; Rhyl; On-site; GBP 106,000 - 155,000; Full time

Job summary

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board est à la recherche d'un Consultant en Orthodontie pour travailler dans toute le pays de Galles du Nord. Le poste implique des sessions cliniques dans une pratique spécialisée, engagement envers le développement professionnel, et offre des salaires compétitifs ainsi que des packages de relocalisation généreux.

Benefits

Generous relocation packages

Fast pay progression

Additional SPA sessions

Qualifications

• Inscription au GDC et spécialisation en orthodontie exigées.
• Formation de deux ans minimum en orthodontie requise.
• Engagement envers le développement professionnel continu.

Responsibilities

• Contribuer au programme chirurgical orthognathique.
• Gérer des cas multidisciplinaires avec des collègues chirurgiens.
• Fournir une formation clinique aux membres juniors de l'équipe.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Counselling

Education

Full GDC Registration

Specialist Membership in Orthodontics

GDC Specialist Register in Orthodontics

Job description

Following recent successful rounds of recruitment, we are pleased to invite applications for a Consultant in Orthodontics for Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB), working across North Wales. This is a great opportunity for an individual who would be interested in clinical sessions within specialist practice, should applicants wish to undertake work in both primary and secondary care. This substantive post is for up to 12 sessions although applications for part time or job sharing will be considered.

The post benefits from the recently agreed Welsh consultant pay scale (£106,000 - £154,760). In addition, the Health Board would be willing to negotiate on the starting salary. The post is subject to the Welsh Consultant contract, which has significant benefits when compared to the English Contract. This includes a greater number of supporting professional activity (SPA) sessions within the job plan and faster pay progression. Generous relocation packages are also available.

Carol Shillabeer, Chief Executive of BCUHB, said "The Heath Board is focused on optimising dental services across North Wales. Orthodontic provision forms a key aspect of this holistic care approach. The Board and I fully support the future development of secondary care orthodontic services and look forward to welcoming new members of the team to take forward this exciting opportunity".

AAC interview 8th August 2025.

Stakeholder Panel interview week of the 4th August.

Main duties of the job

To contribute to the Orthognathic surgical programme, in liaison with maxillofacial colleagues.

To contribute to the management of multidisciplinary cases with restorative and surgical colleagues

Opportunity to support the North West Regional Cleft Lip and Palate service, which provides orthodontic supervision and treatment of cleft cases in the unit's catchment area, when required, as part of a joint care approach.

To provide clinical instruction, as required, to junior members of the clinical team and the Orthodontic Therapists

To provide ongoing training, as required, to primary care practitioners.

You will have continuing responsibility for the care of patients in your charge in liaison with consultant colleagues along with the proper functioning of the department in line with the Operational Policy and Strategic Plan (as amended from time to time).

You will be required to participate in continuing medical / dental education in ways which are acceptable to the Chief Executive and maintain stipulated annual CPD requirements.

About us

If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales . Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and 'Proud to Lead' competence framework.

Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the Disability Confident Employer scheme.

Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.

Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.

Job description
Job responsibilities

You will be able to find a full Job Description and Personal Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply Now to view in Trac.

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• Full GDC Registration
• Specialist Membership in Orthodontics or equivalent
• Be on the GDC Specialist Register in Orthodontics

Desirable

• Intercollegiate Specialty Fellowship Exit Examination in Orthodontics, or equivalent before commencing the post
• Possession of a Certificate of Accreditation or eligibility for a CSST in Orthodontics
• Fellowship in Dental Surgery or Membership of the Faculty of Dental Surgery or equivalent ?MSc or equivalent
• MSc or equivalent

Experience
Essential

• Successful completion of an SAC approved minimum two year training in a fixed term training appointment (Post-CCST/FTTA) in Orthodontics or within six months of completion of training which follows on from the pre-CCST training period of 3 years or equivalent
• Commitment to continued professional development through lifelong learning.

Desirable

• Successful completion of an SAC approved minimum three year training programme in Orthodontics
• Experience in the management of craniofacial anomalies, including CLP
• Demonstration of CPD log book.

Ability
Essential

• Commitment to team approach and multi-disciplinary working
• Counselling and communication skills
• Up-to-date with current practices in Orthodontics

Desirable

• Computing skills

Audit
Essential

• Evidence of participation in clinical audit and understanding role of audit in improving medical/dental practice. Understanding of clinical risk management and clinical governance

Desirable

• Critical appraisal skills

Research
Essential

• Ability to appraise scientific literature critically

Desirable

• Evidence of initiating, progressing and concluding research projects with publication in refereed journals
• Active research interests

Management
Essential

• Commitment to participating in and understanding of the management process
• Management of clinical service

Desirable

• Evidence of management training
• Involvement in Service development

Teaching
Essential

• Evidence of teaching medical/dental students and junior doctors/dentists at both postgraduate and undergraduate levels.

Desirable

• Organisation of (undergraduate and/or postgraduate) teaching programmes
• Evidence of participation in Education skills training
• Training in teaching

Personal Qualities
Essential

• Evidence of ability to work both independently and in a team
• Flexible approach
• Good communication skills

Desirable

• Participation in Appraisal skills course
• Leadership skills

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