Speech Therapist à United States

We have an opportunity for an Orthodontic Therapist to join our team atPortman Smile Clinic, Horsham RH12 1HH

Our Horsham practice is an established, specialist orthodontic clinic based in the affluent area of Horsham on the main high street surrounded by cafes, restaurants and bars. The practice is mixed NHS and private, and has high patient interest.

This role is being created to support Dr Usman Qureshi, a longstanding Clinical Lecturer on the postgraduate orthodontic training programme at Queen Mary University of London (QMUL) who has trained over 100 specialists; sharing his clinical experience to train the next generation of orthodontists. A key contributor on two well established and recognised UK courses for orthodontic trainees - Straight Wire Today and Functional Appliances: A Critical Appraisal.

Dr Qureshi is a Member of the World Federation of Orthodontists, American Association of Orthodontists, British and European Orthodontic Societies and maintains an active involvement in clinical research at QMUL and has been a key contributor on a number of internationally published clinical research trials.

The opportunity:

• A new role working 2 days per month to start initially, increasing days over time
• Surgery space available on Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays
• This role will be fully private (no NHS) and the focus will be on an exceptional patient journey
• We’re seeking someone focused on quality outcomes whose patient engagement and professionalism shines through
• Patients are mostly NHS non-qualifyers, under 18s and those with complex cases
• Treatments vary from aligners, both Invisalign and Angel aligners, and fixed appliances
• The practice uses Dental Monitoring and using DM will be part of your role
• A fantastic practice to be in, the area is affluent, and the patient demographic consists of a mix of city commuters and families.
• The practice has a fantastic reputation and positive patient feedback
• A stable practice team which consists of 2 Specialists, onsite TCO, 3 Nurses, 2 Receptionists and 4 Orthodontic Therapists.

Accessing the practice

As the practice is based centrally there are lots of paid parking options close by, plus the option to park for free slightly further away with a 15 – 20 walk

Easily accessible also by train with the station just a 10 minute walk away

If you are a GDC registered Orthodontic Therapist with availability as above, interested in supporting a highly reputable private only specialist please do get in touch!

What do you get in return?

Our Portman Smile Clinic Horsham is one of circa 70 specialist orthodontic practices within the Portman|Dentex Group, making us the leading orthodontic provider in the UK.

Our Orthodontic Therapy roles are employed which means they come with a range of benefits such as:

• GDC, Indemnity and CPD costs covered
• A practice bonus scheme - based on your practice’s performance
• Special days - in addition to your holiday allowance and bank holidays, you are also able to take special days off for occasions such as your birthday, getting married, moving house and more
• Enhanced maternity and paternity leave,and paid company sick pay
• Life assurance and contributory pension scheme
• Employee Referral Scheme – earn up to £3000 per referral
• Employee Assistance Programme - 24/7, 365 days a year confidential helpline and counselling service providing help and advice on a range of topics
• Cycle to work scheme
• Benefits platform with access to discounted shopping, cinema, travel, and much more