Senior Orthodontist - MDT Lead & Research

Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust; Bath; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The post is a substantive full-time appointment for a Consultant Orthodontist, based at the RUH Bath, joining a multidisciplinary team providing orthognathic surgery and complex orthodontic treatment. You will contribute to the general workload, CPD, audits, governance, and administrative duties, with a focus on delivering high-quality orthodontic care and leading service development.

The role requires full GDC registration, specialist status, and active involvement in CPD and appraisal, with

Qualifications

• Full registration with the General Dental Council (GDC)
• Registered on the Orthodontic Specialist Register
• BDS or equivalent and ISFE in Orthodontics or within six months of achieving ISFE at the time of interview
• Registered with the General Dental Council in Orthodontics
• Evidence of SAC approved specialist training in orthodontic to consultant level or equivalent
• Evidence of 2 year Post CSST or equivalent training
• Ability to make decisions at consultant level
• Post Graduate Dental degree (eg: DDS, MSc)
• Other post grad qualifications e.g. FDS, MFDS, MJDF
• Further qualification in teaching or education role
• Educational Supervisor training (if not completed pre interview a formal commitment to completion on commencement of post will be required)
• Ability to develop specialty interest to complement the department.

Responsibilities

• Providing high-quality orthodontic care and contributing to the wider clinical service.
• Participating in clinical audit, governance, departmental and MDT meetings.
• Undertaking appropriate administrative duties associated with patient care and the effective running of the service.
• Maintaining professional knowledge and expertise through continuing professional development (CPD), including attendance at relevant courses and meetings.
• Maintaining appropriate CPD records and participating in annual appraisal.
• The Post Holder Will Work Closely With Managers And Consultant Colleagues To Support The Effective And Efficient Delivery Of Services, Including: contributing to service development and management; supporting effective resource management; contributing to the development of business plans where required; undertaking administrative responsibilities relating to patient care and the clinical areas in which they work.
• The post holder will be expected to work in accordance with all relevant Trust policies, procedures and professional requirements.

Job description

The post is a substantive full-time appointment for a Consultant Orthodontist, based at the RUH Bath, joining a multidisciplinary team providing orthognathic surgery and complex orthodontic treatment. You will contribute to the general workload, CPD, audits, governance, and administrative duties, with a focus on delivering high-quality orthodontic care and leading service development.

The role requires full GDC registration, specialist status, and active involvement in CPD and appraisal, with