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Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

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We provide high quality, accessible and responsive community and specialist services within Birmingham and the West Midlands. We deliver over 100 clinical services, out in peoples homes and in over 200 hospitals, health centres and clinics. We provide services for adults, children, people with learning disabilities, those with rehabilitation needs and also dental services.
Contact
- Address
- Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS Trust
- Priestley Wharf
- 20 Holt Street
- Birmingham
- West Midlands
- B7 4BN
- Contact Number
- 0121 466 6000
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Consultant in Orthodontics
Accepting applications until: 31-Aug-2025 23:59
Vacancy status: Open
Accepting applications until: 31-Aug-2025 23:59
Key details
Location
- Gwefan
- Birmingham Dental Hospital
- Cyfeiriad
- 5 Mill Pool Way
- Tref
- Birmingham
- Cod post
- B5 7EG
- Major / Minor Region
- Birmingham & The Black Country
Contract type & working pattern
- Contract
- Permanent
- Oriau
- Part time - 5 sessions per week
Salary
- Cyflog
- £105,504 - £139,882 pro rata
- Cyfnod cyflog
- Yearly
- Gradd
- (NHS Medical & Dental: Consultant)
Specialty
- Prif leoliad
- Orthodontics
Trosolwg o'r swydd
Applications are invited for a Consultant Orthodontist at Birmingham Community Healthcare Trust. The position is based at the Birmingham Dental Hospital and at Boots Dental Outreach Centre. The dental hospital has strong academic, teaching and training links to the University of Birmingham School of Dentistry. This is a substantive part-time post for two days per week.
The main responsibilities include new patient consultation, treatment of complex cases, MDT clinics and supervision of postgraduate trainees, speciality dentists and orthodontic therapists.
The successful applicant will join an enthusiastic team at this major teaching hospital and will be involved in the treatment of severe and complex malocclusions. There is an emphasis on multi-disciplinary management including orthognathic surgery and collaboration with restorative and paediatric dentistry. In addition, the applicant will be expected to have an active involvement in the regional Orthodontic training programme based at the Dental Hospital, currently involving 9 StRs and 3 Post CCSTs, and to support undergraduate orthodontic training and education.
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The post holder will treat specialist orthodontic cases that require
The expert skill levels of a consultant, which are currently on the treatment waiting list.
The post holder may also be asked to provide the continuation of treatment of selected cases that were previously undergoing treatment with another clinician.
The post holder will undertake diagnostic clinics bimonthly and participate in MDT clinics with other specialties including restorative dentistry, paediatric dentistry, oral surgery and oral and maxillofacial surgery.
The consultant will be involved, as appropriate, in undergraduate and postgraduate education, in addition to the training of junior hospital staff and will contribute to the training programme for Specialty Registrars. There are currently 9 NHS Specialty Registrars and 3 Post CCST’s in training.
The appointee will be expected to participate in clinical audit at Birmingham Dental Hospital and to contribute to the Clinical Governance Programme which has been implemented.
The consultant will be expected to attend and contribute to the regular departmental meetings, and to chair such meetings from time to time.
The applicant must demonstrate a strong aptitude for team working and assist in the development of an effective, efficient clinical service.
The post holder may be responsible for undertaking appraisal of identified staff.
The applicant may be responsible for leading in training and development of identified staff.
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Be Part of Our Team...
Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust (BCHC) has more than 5000 staff working across Birmingham and the West Midlands in a wide range of community nursing and specialist healthcare roles. BCHC delivers over 100 clinical services, in people's homes, health centres, clinics and inpatient facilities. We deliver a wide range of services for children, young people, parents and families as well as adults and community services, two community hospitals, services for people with learning disabilities, the internationally recognised West Midlands Rehabilitation Centre and one of Europe’s leading Dental Hospitals and School of Dentistry. We deliver all of this with a commitment to integrated, personalised care that is rooted in our local communities. We have an ambition to deliver outstanding, integrated care as one of the key NHS providers in the West Midlands.
If you want to ‘Be Part of Our Team’ and work with a Foundation Trust which is continuously striving for better care and healthier communities, we want to hear from you.
Swydd-ddisgrifiad a phrif gyfrifoldebau manwl
An opportunity has arisen for a part time consultant orthodontist post within the Dental Services Division of Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust.
The hospital specialty of Orthodontics is based at Birmingham Dental Hospital, Glebefields Health Centre, Tipton and Boots, Birmingham City Centre.
The orthodontic department at Birmingham dental Hospital is shared with Paediatric dentistry and is situated on the first floor of the dental hospital. It has 24 chairs in an open plan layout. There is a modern, well equipped tutorial room and a computerised treatment planning room. An orthodontic laboratory is situated on the second floor and there are currently four technicians. Support services are provided including dental nurses, orthodontic therapists, orthodontic technicians and dental hygienists. Secretarial support is provided. Radiographic (including CBCT), photographic, computer and laboratory services are all present on site.
The senior dental staff in the department are:
Miss S Kotecha, Head of Department and Training Programme Director,
- Mr J Turner, Consultant Orthodontist
- Mr B Khambay, Professor of Orthodontics/Consultant Orthodontist
- Miss Semina Visram, Consultant Orthodontist
- Mr E Habib, Consultant Orthodontist
- Mr S Higgins, Consultant Orthodontist
- Miss Muqbil, Consultant Orthodontist
- Miss Salima Visram, Consultant Orthodontist
Visiting consultants are;
- Mr Shargill (Telford)
The department runs a three-year Specialty Registrar (StR) training programme and accepts between 3 and 4 applicants each October to follow an SAC approved programme with a view to taking an RCS (Royal College of Surgeons) MOrth exam (membership in Orthodontics) and Birmingham University MRes (Masters in Research) degree. In addition, there are currently 3 post-CCST trainees. Most training grade staff spend part of their week in a district hospital. Friday of each week is set aside for the academic component of the training and related activities.
Job Purpose
The post is a part-time orthodontic consultant post to replace a retiring consultant based at Birmingham Dental Hospital and a community clinic within the Birmingham area. This post will be split between 2 sites.
The priority for this post is to undertake new patient clinics and carry out treatment for a cohort of patients from the existing waiting list. Service re-evaluation has confirmed the complexity of patients requiring hospital treatment and this in turn has highlighted the level of clinical skills required. The post holder will be on the General Dental Council Specialist List in Orthodontics, will have significant clinical experience and will be capable of unsupervised clinical activity.
Responsible for
The post holder will be responsible for the treatment of complex level 3b orthodontic cases and the supervision of specialty trainees and orthodontic therapists.
The consultant will have an annual job plan review and appraisal
UK Home Office Visa Sponsorship requirements
In accordance with UK Home Office requirements, Band 2 clinical and non-clinical roles and Band 3 Non-Clinical roles are not eligible for sponsorship.
Please note that the majority of non-clinical roles (Agenda for Change Band 3 - 6) with the exception of those which appear on this list - link, will not meet the minimum requirements set by UK Visas and Immigration to sponsor candidates to work in the UK.
All non-clinical roles (Agenda for Change Bands 7 - 9) that meet the prescribed skill level (RQF 6) and salary threshold will be eligible for sponsorship.
The Trust will accept applications from candidates who can evidence their right to work in the UK or via alternative visa routes.
Disability Confident Employer and Guaranteed Interview Scheme
BCHC offers a guaranteed interview to any candidate who is Disabled, Neurodiverse, has a hidden or long term health condition as recognised under the Equality Act 2010, providing they meet the essential criteria of the job role, as set out in the person specification. We encourage applicants to submit their applications and to request any reasonable adjustments where required.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
As part of our ongoing commitment to being a Great Place to Work, we actively foster and support a workplace culture that is inclusive and equitable for all staff, patients and service users.
We are dedicated to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels welcomed and valued. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including those with diverse abilities, experiences, and perspectives.
We are also dedicated to supporting the career progression of colleagues from underrepresented backgrounds into this role and more senior roles within the Division and the wider organisation.
Promoting Workforce Equality
In response to data held by BCHC which demonstrates that individuals from particular protected characteristics are under-represented, BCHC are striving to redress these imbalances. In order to do this, the Trust is committed to the employment and career development of individuals with these protected characteristics. As part of this commitment and given this under-representation, the Trust guarantees an interview to any applicants from under-represented groups for positions at Band 8a and above whose application meets the essential criteria for the post as detailed on the Person Specification.
The Trust is currently under-represented in terms of people who identify as Black, Minority Ethnic (BME) and welcomes applicants from these communities. Selection will be on the basis of merit. In order to ensure the diversity of our workforce and understand the differing needs of our communities, the Trust is committed to the principles of Positive Action.
Flexible Working
Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust (BCHC) supports a variety of flexible working practices and, where possible (given our range of services and community settings) dependent upon the requirements associated with the role, will actively consider requests made and support these where practically possible. This may include hybrid patterns of working to enable colleagues to request the flexibility of a mixture of home/base working.
In accordance with the NHS People Promise, the Trust is committed to facilitating a healthy work/life balance that is essential to health and wellbeing and to making BCHC a ‘Great Place to Work’. We will be happy to discuss and consider all requests relating to working patterns and hours at your interview so please do ask!
Using Artificial Intelligence
Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust acknowledges Artificial Intelligence (AI) or Generative AI (GenAI) tools such as ChatGPT, Claude, Copilot, Gemini etc; are powerful tools that can help you in various stages of your job application and how they can be used in certain circumstances during your application process with BCHC. You can read more about acceptable use on our internet pages here
Benefits of working for us:
- Full NHS terms and conditions including extensive holidays, Agenda for Change pay with enhancements
- Attractive relocation payment if you relocate to the local area.
- Discounts for local and national retailers
- Dedicated well-being services for all employees
- Flexible working where possible
Applicant requirements
Person specification
Qualifications / Training
Meini prawf hanfodol
- Fully registered with the GDC.
- On, or eligible for inclusion, GDC Specialist List in Orthodontics.
- Completed a full-time postgraduate training (or its equivalent gained on a part-time or flexible basis) since first obtaining registration, including adequate experience in the relevant specialty or equivalent experience and competencies.
- Membership in Orthodontics of the Royal College or equivalent.
- Possession of a Certificate of Accreditation of eligibility for a CCST in Orthodontics - Membership in Orthodontics or equivalent. Fellowship in Dental Surgery of the Faculty of Dental Surgery or equivalent. Intercollegiate Fellowship Examination in Orthodontics or equivalent.
- Successful completion of an SAC-approved minimum three year training programme in Orthodontics.
- Successful completion of an SAC –approved minimum two year training in a Fixed Term Training Appointment (FTTA) which follows on from the pre-CCST training period of 3 years, or within 6 months of completion, or equivalent for other European Economic Area (EEA) Nationals.
Meini prawf dymunol
- Equivalent experience and competencies
Experience
Meini prawf hanfodol
- Experience in a range of contemporary orthodontic treatment modalities.
- Evidence of the ability to undertake and complete orthodontic treatment to a high standard.
- Ability to work clinically without close supervision.
- Experience of multidisciplinary clinics.
Meini prawf dymunol
- Experience in supervising postgraduate students.
- Experience in supervising undergraduate students.
Special Aptitude/Activities
Meini prawf hanfodol
- Good written and verbal communication skills.
Meini prawf dymunol
- Publications or formal presentation of papers.
Motivation and Disposition
Meini prawf hanfodol
- Good patient management and inter-personal skills.
- Ability to work in team situation.
Meini prawf dymunol
- Capacity for critical self-appraisal and reflective learning.
- Enthusiasm.
- Interest in teaching.
- High motivation.
General
Meini prawf hanfodol
- Appropriate Health Clearance by Occupational Health Department.
- DBS Clearance.
Further details / informal visits contact
- Enw
- Sheena Kotecha
- Teitl y swydd
- Head of Service Orthodontics
- Cyfeiriad ebost
- [email protected]
- Rhif ffôn
- 0121 466 5142
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