Consultant Orthodontist

NHS; York; On-site; GBP 105,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS seeks a Consultant in Orthodontics for York Hospital to provide high-quality patient care. Join a supportive MDT and contribute to clinical advancements, while benefiting from competitive salary and opportunities for academic growth. Role includes flexible working options, engagement with orthodontic consultations, and contributions to research.

Benefits

Health and wellbeing support

Competitive relocation package up to £18,000

Study leave budget of £3,000 across three years

Extra 2 days annual leave for consultants

Qualifications

• Hold a licence to practice with the GDC.
• Has passed the ISFE in Orthodontics or will pass it within 6 months of interview.
• Experience working in a range of MDTs.

Responsibilities

• Provide orthodontic patient care within MDTs.
• Conduct consultations and treatments appropriate for secondary care.
• Participate in teaching and research opportunities.

Skills

Orthodontics

Patient Care

Teamwork

Education

License to practice with the GDC

ISFE in Orthodontics

Job description

Job summary

Consultant in Orthodontics

York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Are you looking to be part of an experienced and supportive MDT?

Are you passionate in providing high quality orthodontic patient care?

Do you want a working environment that supports your clinical and academic development?

We are looking to welcome an enthusiastic colleague who will continue to provide excellent care in the enjoyable and friendly atmosphere of our orthodontic department at York and Scarborough Hospitals.

This Consultant post is a full-time post (10 PAs) based at York Hospital, but with a clinical commitment at Scarborough Hospital.We are open to discussion regarding flexible/less-than-full-time working. The successful candidate would participate in the Orthognathic and Orthodontic/Restorative MDTs and would carry out the full range of orthodontic consultations and treatments appropriate for secondary care apart from the treatment of cleft patients. We are happy to accept applications from candidates planning on sitting the ISFE in the next 6 months.

Main duties of the job

The department is part of the Head and Neck Directorate which sits in the Surgery Care Group and is based in the Head and Neck outpatient department with Audiology, ENT, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Plastic Surgery and Restorative Dentistry. There is an on-site laboratory, and the department is 3D-enabled with intra-oral scanners, 3-Shape design software and 3D printers.

You will be working alongside two Orthodontic Consultant colleagues, one of whom also has clinical commitments at Scarborough Hospital and one who has clinical commitments at Harrogate District Hospital. There is also an orthodontic specialty dentist, clinic assistant and therapist in York and therapists in Scarborough and Harrogate. The dental nursing team is excellent and extremely helpful, as are our secretary and reception team. You will also be working with two Restorative Dentistry consultants and several Maxillofacial surgeons, two of whom undertake orthognathic surgery which is 3D planned. Joint orthodontic/restorative patients have access to a full catalogue of treatment options including dental implants and associated hard and soft tissue augmentation.

There are excellent teaching and research opportunities with orthodontic trainees shared with Leeds Dental Institute and funded by HEE Yorkshire and Humber. The Trust is actively raising its research profile.

About us

York & Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides a comprehensive range of acute hospital, community and specialist healthcare services for approximately 800,000 people living in and around York, North Yorkshire, North East Yorkshire and Ryedale - an area covering 3,400 square miles, and which includes Scarborough and Bridlington. We are the largest provider of healthcare in the region and we are incredibly proud of our 8,500 staff, working across 9 hospital sitesOur mission is to be a valued and trusted partner within our care system, delivering safe effective care to the population we serve.We're situated in a fantastic part of the country: home to two national parks, a beautiful coastline, and the city of York, which is consistently voted one of the best to live in the UK.In joining the Trust, you will have access to a wide range of staff benefits including health and wellbeing support, finance schemes and discounts. There is also a competitive relocation package of up to £18,000. To support your learning and development you will be entitled to a study leave budget of £3,000 across three years, along with support from our learning and development team. The Trust also offers an extra 2 days annual leave for consultants on top of the existing allowance as detailed in the 2008 - Consultant Terms and Conditions. More info on the Trust's website in the 'Working for Us' .

We are open to discuss any specific or specialised job plans that candidates may desire.

Details Date posted

13 June 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

£105,504 to £139,882 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

419-726-1296-C-SA

Job locations

York Hospital and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals

Wigginton Road

York

YO31 8HE

Job description Job responsibilities

We would love to discuss the opportunities available to you further. To arrange an informal visit, or to ask any questions, please contact:

David Seymour

Lead Clinician for Orthodontics and Restorative Dentistry

E-mail: [e-mail]

Job description Job responsibilities

We would love to discuss the opportunities available to you further. To arrange an informal visit, or to ask any questions, please contact:

David Seymour

Lead Clinician for Orthodontics and Restorative Dentistry

E-mail: [e-mail]

Person Specification Qualifications Essential

• Hold a licence to practise with the GDC

Desirable

• Substantive NHS experience

Qualifications Essential

• Has passed the ISFE in Orthodontics or will have successfully sat the ISFE within 6 months of the interview date

Clinical Practice Essential

• Experience of working in a range of MDTs including Orthognathic and Restorative

Mentoring and Teaching Essential

• Experience of undertaking audits and presenting their findings

Desirable

• Experience of supervising SpRs/specialist trainees

Patient experience Essential

• Involves patients in decisions about their care

Person Specification Qualifications Essential

• Hold a licence to practise with the GDC

Desirable

• Substantive NHS experience

Qualifications Essential

• Has passed the ISFE in Orthodontics or will have successfully sat the ISFE within 6 months of the interview date

Clinical Practice Essential

• Experience of working in a range of MDTs including Orthognathic and Restorative

Mentoring and Teaching Essential

• Experience of undertaking audits and presenting their findings

Desirable

• Experience of supervising SpRs/specialist trainees

Patient experience Essential

• Involves patients in decisions about their care

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. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information 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. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details Employer name

York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

York Hospital and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals

Wigginton Road

York

YO31 8HE

Employer's website

https://www.yorkhospitals.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details Employer name

York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

York Hospital and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals

Wigginton Road

York

YO31 8HE

Employer's website

https://www.yorkhospitals.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)