Locum Consultant in Orthodontics

NHS; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A UK healthcare provider is seeking a Locum Consultant in Orthodontics based in Sheffield. The role involves delivering complex orthodontic treatments, supervising postgraduate students, and engaging in clinical governance activities. Candidates must have GDC registration and relevant qualifications. This is an excellent opportunity to join a dynamic team focused on high-quality care and training with a commitment to professional development.

Qualifications

• Registered with the GDC with a license to practise.
• Name on the specialist register for Orthodontics.
• Experience in clinical audit and service improvement projects.

Responsibilities

• Deliver routine and complex orthodontic treatment.
• Clinical training and supervision of postgraduate students and trainees.
• Participate in the Trust's clinical governance activities.

Skills

Good oral and written communication skills

Excellent team working skills

Critical assessment of published research

Ability to manage complex multidisciplinary cases

Experience in teaching student dentists

Education

Full and Specialist registration with the General Dental Council (GDC)

Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT)

MFDS or FDSRCS plus FDS (Orth)

SAC approved training in Orthodontics

Higher degrees such as MClin Dent

Job description

Locum Consultant in Orthodontics

The closing date is 11 January 2026

We are looking to appoint a 5.5 PA Locum Consultant Orthodontist Post with Sheffield Teaching Hospitals (STH) NHS Foundation Trust based at the Charles Clifford Dental Hospital (CCDH). This appointment is for an initial 12 months.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a friendly, ambitious and dynamic team, united by a strong interest in providing high quality clinical work and a shared dedication in ensuring delivery of the highest possible standard of training.

Any candidate who is unable for personal reasons to work for 5.5 PAs will be eligible to be considered for the post; if such a person is appointed, modification of the job content will be discussed on a personal basis with the Trust in consultation with Orthodontic Consultant colleagues.

Should any further vacancies arise, shortlisted applicants will be considered.

Main duties of the job

The appointee will, together with their Consultant colleagues, be responsible for the:

• Delivery of routine and complex orthodontic treatment for residents of Sheffield and surrounding areas.
• Delivery of multidisciplinary clinical skills to complement complex specialist treatment already provided in the department. This will include, but is not limited to, having an MDT approach to the management of orthognathic patients on joint OMFS–Orthodontic clinics, and hypodontia clinics.
• Clinical training and supervision of postgraduate students, StRs and Post‑CCST trainees within the Dental Hospital and on external courses including the Northern Universities Consortium (NUC) programme.
• Clinical training and supervision of Orthodontic Therapists.
• Teaching of dental undergraduates and hygiene and therapy students across all 5 or 2 years of their studies, respectively, and participation in undergraduate university examinations, elective programme, personal tutee programme and interviews as required.
• Conduct of their clinical practice in accordance with the principles of sound clinical governance and will take a full part in the Trust's clinical governance activities.
• Commitment to continuing medical education and appraisal.

About us

Located on rolling hills and dissected by river valleys, Sheffield is one of the greenest and most wooded cities in Europe. More than a third of the city lies inside the beautiful Peak District National Park, and it is virtually surrounded by open countryside. Its central location and excellent transport links also mean it is less than two hours from most major metropolitan areas.

Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's busiest and most successful NHS foundation trusts. This is an exceptional opportunity to join an award‑winning and internationally recognised team, with a focus on innovation, research and high quality care, as well as family‑friendly working, and we are keen to discuss with individuals about how we can support their ambitions.

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the supporting job description and person specification which will outline the duties of the role including an indicative job plan.

The successful candidate must be registered with the GDC. For further information please visit the GDC website and click on the Registration and Licensing link.

Non‑UK/EEA applicants should ensure they are aware of the recent changes to the Immigration rules. For further information on how this may affect your application visit the UK Government website.

Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust promotes Equality of opportunity and Diversity within the workplace.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Full and Specialist registration (with a licence to practise) with the General Dental Council (GDC) or be eligible for registration within six months of interview.
• Name on the specialist register for relevant specialty or eligible within 6 months of the date of the interview. If an applicant is UK trained, they must also be a holder of a Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) or be within six months of award of CCT by date of interview.
• MFDS or FDSRCS plus FDS (Orth) or equivalent.
• Name on the GDC Specialist list in Orthodontics.
• SAC approved training in Orthodontics leading to Accreditation, or equivalent for other EEA nationals. SAC approved Fixed‑Term Training Appointment in Orthodontics leading to attainment of Intercollegiate Specialty Fellowship Exam FDS (Orth) or equivalent for other EEA nationals.
• Distinctions, prizes, awards, scholarships, higher degrees, eg: MClin Dent

Clinical Governance and Audit

• Experience in performing clinical audit
• Completion and publication of a substantive audit project or service improvement project

Personal Attributes

• Demonstrates behaviour consistent with PROUD values
• Good oral and written communication skills
• Excellent team working skills
• The applicant must demonstrate skills in listening, reading, writing and speaking the English language that enables effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues as set out in the GMC's good medical practice (2013).

Management and Administration

• Evidence of the understanding of the systems and structures of NHS Management.

Continuous Professional Development

• Evidence of participation in CME/CPD in the last 12 months
• Maintenance of a CPD diary or portfolio

Teaching and training

• Experience of teaching student dentists and dentists in training at all levels.
• Presentations/ teaching delivered at regional/ national/ international level
• Evidence of teaching qualifications.

Research

• Ability to critically assess published research and incorporate it into clinical practice where appropriate.
• Interest in contributing to research.
• Ability to support trainees in completing research and publication of research.
• Publications in peer‑reviewed journals

Clinical Experience

• Ability to work as an independent practitioner in the specialty covered by the post.
• Possess broad clinical experience in the general aspects of the post plus specific experience in managing and treating complex multidisciplinary cases.
• Interest in multidisciplinary orthodontic care, with specific focus on (but not limited to) joint orthognathic and joint restorative care.
• Experience in personal treatment of complex multidisciplinary cases to a high standard.

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.

Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust