Substantive Consultant Orthodontist

NHS; Chester; On-site; GBP 109,000 - 146,000; Part time

Job summary

A regional hospital trust in Chester is seeking a part-time Consultant Orthodontist. The role involves delivering orthodontic services and requires full GDC registration. Ideal candidates will have MOrth or equivalent qualifications and be adept at integrating within a professional team. This is a permanent position offering competitive pay, ideal for motivated individuals looking to make a difference in patient care.

Qualifications

• Full registration with GDC, on GDC Specialist List in Orthodontics.
• Evidence of SAC approved specialist training in orthodontic to consultant level or equivalent.
• Experience in teaching dental undergraduates and postgraduate trainees.

Responsibilities

• Provision of orthodontic assessment and care for patients.
• Integrate within the existing clinical team.
• Provide complete Orthodontic service for the Trust's patients.

Skills

GDC registration

MOrth or equivalent

Clinical Audit

Ability to lead a team

Education

Certificate of Accreditation or eligibility for CCST in Orthodontics

Job description

Overview

Working Part time: 5 sessions per week. Applications are invited for the substantive post of Consultant Orthodontist at The Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust. This is a part-time post offering 5 Programmed Activities per week.

The Countess of Chester Hospital is pleased to offer an opportunity for a highly motivated team player to join our well established Orthodontic and Oral and Maxillofacial team. The purpose of this post is to ensure that a comprehensive Orthodontic service is provided to the population served by The Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust. The successful candidate will be expected to integrate within the existing clinical team.

Details

• Date posted: 30 October 2025
• Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff
• Grade: Consultant
• Salary: £109,725 to £145,478 a year pa pro rata
• Contract: Permanent
• Working pattern: Part-time
• Reference number: 210-2025-379-A
• Job locations: Countess of Chester hospital, Liverpool Road, Chester, CH2 1UL

Job responsibilities

The appointee will be responsible for the provision of orthodontic assessment, advice, planning and care of patients referred to the Trust. This is a part-time substantive Consultant appointment in Orthodontics based on 5 Programmed Activities per week. The post has arisen due to a partial retirement within the team, and the candidate will be expected to integrate within the team of existing consultants to provide a complete Orthodontic service for the patients served by the Trust.

About us

The Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust provides services to West Cheshire and to Welsh patients covered by Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board. The Trust works collaboratively within the wider Cheshire and Merseyside Health and Care Partnership. Services are provided from three locations:

• The Countess of Chester Hospital: 438 general and acute beds
• Ellesmere Port Hospital: 56 beds as a rehabilitation, intermediate and outpatient facility
• Tarporley War Memorial Hospital: a base for community services serving the local rural population

The Trust employs over 5,916 staff (headcount) and provides acute emergency and elective services, primary care direct access services and obstetric services to a population of approximately 411,000 (including 361,000 residents in Chester and West Cheshire, Ellesmere Port and Neston, and the Deeside area of Flintshire with about 50,000 residents).

Person Specification

Qualifications & Skills

• Full registration with GDC, on GDC Specialist List in Orthodontics
• MOrth or equivalent
• Possession of a Certificate of Accreditation or eligibility for a CCST in Orthodontics
• Completed or within 6 months of attaining ISFE (Orthodontics)

Desirable

• Postgraduate qualification PhD, MPhil, MSc

Clinical Experience and Effectiveness

• Special interest in multidisciplinary management
• 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

• Ability to develop specialty interest to complement the department

Teaching & Training Experience

• Successful completion of an SAC-approved 2 year minimum post-CCST training programme in Orthodontics or equivalent
• Experience of teaching dental undergraduates and postgraduate trainees

• Attendance at teaching skills courses

Management & Administrative Experience

• Demonstrable use of Clinical Audit within a Service
• Demonstrable use of research and evidence base to practice
• Understanding of importance of management skills

• Publications in peer reviewed dental journals
• Relevant experience in undertaking and organisation of Audit
• Attendance at relevant courses

Personal Attributes

• Ability to integrate within, motivate, and provide professional leadership in a multidisciplinary team

• Experience in managerial roles

Other information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check: This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and a Disclosure must be obtained.

Certificate of Sponsorship: Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website. From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants for UK entry clearance must provide a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided in for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Guidance can be found here: criminal records checks for overseas applicants.

Employer details

Employer name: Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address: Countess of Chester hospital, Liverpool Road, Chester, CH2 1UL

Employer's website: Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust