Specialist Grade Orthodontics

NHS; Dorchester; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 112,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional healthcare provider in Dorchester seeks an experienced orthodontist to provide treatment for complex orthodontic needs. The role includes treatment planning for less complex cases, supporting clinical governance, and working in a multidisciplinary setting. Applicants must hold GDC registration and relevant postgraduate qualifications. This position offers opportunities for both full-time and part-time work with a competitive salary range.

Qualifications

• Experience of multidisciplinary working.
• Evidence of ability to perform orthodontic procedures without immediate supervision.
• 12 years clinical experience in Orthodontics.

Responsibilities

• Provide orthodontic treatment to patients with complex orthodontic needs.
• Treatment plan orthodontic care for less complex cases.
• Support the running of the orthodontic service through clinical governance.

Skills

Good knowledge of spoken and written English

Participation in continuing professional development (CPD)

Education

Full GDC registration and on the GDC Specialist Register for Orthodontics

Postgraduate training in Orthodontics

Qualification as an Orthodontic Specialist: MOrth

MScD or DDS or equivalent

Job description

Job summary

Are you an orthodontist looking to add variety in your working life?

We have a great opportunity for a specialist who wants to get involved in the management of patients with more complex orthodontic needs. This is an opportunity to increase your confidence in treating patients who require multidisciplinary care or who have additional medical needs or a learning disability.

Main duties of the job

• Treat patients with more complex orthodontic needs with consultant oversight
• Deliver high quality, customer focused care

About us

At DCHFT, we pride ourselves on the care we provide for our patients, and on the culture, we are creating for our staff. We work hard to create a fair, inclusive environment for our staff.

Our Mission is to work in partnership to provide high quality, compassionate services and to nurture an environment where people can be at their best. Our vision is healthier lives, empowered citizens, thriving communities.

We are a Trust that celebrates diversity, and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applications from people in all under‑represented groups.

We understand that some applicants may choose to use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in preparing their application materials. While this is not discouraged, we kindly remind candidates that all submissions must be truthful and accurately reflect your own experiences and suitability for this role. Personal integrity and authenticity are central to our recruitment process. We value honesty and appreciate applications that are genuine and representative of the individual behind them.

Details

Date posted: 12 November 2025

Pay scheme: Other

Salary: £100,870 to £111,441 a year Per Annum

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time

Reference number: 51632304

Job locations: Dorset County Hospital, Williams Avenue, Dorchester, DT1 2JY

Job description

• Provide orthodontic treatment to patients with complex orthodontic needs (Level 3b) allocated by the Orthodontic Consultants.
• Where appropriate, treatment plan orthodontic care for less complex cases.
• To support the running of the orthodontic service through clinical governance activity and education of support staff.

Person Specification – Education, Qualifications & Training (Essential)

• Full GDC registration and on the GDC Specialist Register for Orthodontics
• Postgraduate training in Orthodontics
• Holds a qualification as an Orthodontic Specialist: MOrth
• To have undertaken an MScD or DDS or equivalent

Person Specification – Experience & Knowledge (Essential)

• Experience of multidisciplinary working
• Evidence of ability to perform orthodontic procedures without immediate supervision
• 12 years clinical experience in Orthodontics

Person Specification – Skills & Abilities (Essential)

• Good knowledge of and ability to use spoken and written English
• Participation in continuing professional development (CPD) scheme and, where relevant, evidence of past participation

Person Specification – Desirable

• Ability to develop effective working relationships with all levels of staff
• Good time management skills and ability to cope with and organise effectively own workload
• Understanding clinical governance and the responsibilities it implies
• Knowledge of the principles of and evidence of participation in clinical audit

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 UK Visas and Immigration website.

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

Employer details

Employer name: Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address: Dorset County Hospital, Williams Avenue, Dorchester, DT1 2JY

Employer's website

https://www.dchft.nhs.uk/working-for-us/