Orthodontic Therapist

Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust; City Of London; On-site; GBP 56,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

A renowned children's hospital is seeking an Orthodontic Therapist to provide comprehensive orthodontic treatment for paediatric patients. Successful applicants will have a Diploma in Orthodontic Therapy and GDC registration. The role requires collaboration with a multidisciplinary team and includes both full-time and part-time working options, with a salary ranging from £56,276 to £63,176 per annum.

Qualifications

• Experience treating patients with complex clinical needs.
• Understanding of safeguarding regulations.
• Experience with clinical governance and audits.

Responsibilities

• Delivery of orthodontic treatment for paediatric patients.
• Collaborating with a multidisciplinary team.
• Facilitating department meetings and quality assurance.

Skills

Computer literate

Experience with Microsoft Office

Ability to plan and manage own workload

CPR trained

Education

Diploma in Orthodontic Therapy

Dental Nursing Qualification

GDC registration in full

Certificate in Oral Health Education

Certificate in Dental Radiography

Job description

Overview

Orthodontic Therapist position at Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust. This is a Fixed Term appointment with 10 available PA, anticipated to be split between two post holders. The role is based in the Dental and Maxillofacial Department, Sight & Sound Division. The closing date is 13 October 2025.

Main duties of the job

Provision of a full range of orthodontic treatment within the orthodontic therapist's scope of practice for paediatric patients with complex or challenging conditions (e.g., cleft lip/palate, craniosynostosis, craniofacial microsomia, Beckwith-Wiedemann syndrome). Responsibilities include:

• Delivery of advanced orthodontic therapy with precision and care
• Communicating with clarity and compassion to patients
• Collection of relevant records for clinical audit and research
• Collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to shape patient outcomes
• Contributing to clinical development and innovation
• Facilitating and participating in department meetings, audits, and quality assurance programmes; promoting evidence-based practice

About us

We value diversity and inclusion and encourage applications from underrepresented groups. We aim to attract applicants from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic heritage, people with a disability, and people from LGBTQ+ communities. Our hospital supports an open and inclusive environment with networks such as REACH, ENABLED, PRIDE and Women’s networks.

Job responsibilities

The full job description and person specification are available in the attached documents.

Person Specification

• GDC registration in full
• Diploma in Orthodontic Therapy
• Dental Nursing Qualification (Diploma, NVQ or National Certificate)
• Experience treating patients with learning difficulties
• Certificate in Oral Health Education
• Certificate in Dental Radiography (D)

Experience/Knowledge

• Experience working with patients with complex clinical needs, learning difficulties, or challenging behaviour
• Broad experience in General Dental Practice or Hospital Practice
• Experience with clinical governance, audits, or quality improvement
• Understanding of safeguarding
• Experience in intra-oral scanning
• Level 3 safeguarding training

Skills/Abilities

• Computer literate; experience with Microsoft Office
• Ability to plan and manage own workload; timely and efficient task completion
• CPR trained

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires a Disclosure to be submitted to the DBS to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Location

Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust

Salary

£56,276 to £63,176 per annum inclusive

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Job share

Reference number

271-SS-7355188

Job locations

Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust