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- Contact Number
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open_in_new JobsConsultant Orthodontist
Accepting applications until: 29-Apr-2026 23:59
Vacancy status: Open
Accepting applications until: 29-Apr-2026 23:59
Key details
Location
- Site
- Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitals, UCLH
- Address
- 47-49 Huntley Street
- Town
- London
- Postcode
- WC1E 6DG
- Major / Minor Region
- London
Contract type & working pattern
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Part time - 2 sessions per week (There is not on-call commitment with this post)
Salary
- Salary
- £109,725 - £145,478 per annum + London weighting, pro-rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Grade
- (NHS Medical & Dental: Consultant)
Specialty
- Main area
- Orthodontics
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Job overview
Applications are invited for a part-time (2 PA) Consultant in Orthodontics. The post is based at the Royal National ENT & Eastman Dental Hospitals, part of the Specialist Hospitals Board of University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. Successful applicant will join an established team in providing a wide range of orthodontic services, postgraduate training and research. Applicants will be expected to have excellent communication skills and experience in postgraduate teaching and training.
All candidates must be on the Specialist Register for Orthodontics and hold the CCST. Applicants must also have obtained the ISFE in Orthodontics or be within six months of attainment at the time of interview.
CV required for application.
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This position is to support existing clinical service provision and training needs. The focus of the post will be Orthodontic clinical supervision, clinical training and teaching of trainee orthodontists.
As well as educating trainees with their knowledge and expertise in the field of orthodontics, they will be responsible for treatment being carried out safely, to a level appropriate of a specialist hospital and complying with clinical protocols.
A key component of the post will be communication with referring practitioners and close working with the consultant team to help drive the service to achieve the objectives of the department.
Working for our organisation
University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population. We provide academically led acute and specialist services, to people from the local area, from throughout the United Kingdom and overseas. Our vision is to deliver top-quality patient care, excellent education, and world-class research.
We provide first-class acute and specialist services across eight sites:
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University College Hospital (incorporating the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing)
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National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery
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Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitals
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University College Hospital Grafton Way Building
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Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicine
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University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centre
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The Hospital for Tropical Diseases
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University College Hospital at Westmoreland Street
We are dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of many complex illnesses. UCLH specialises in women’s health and the treatment of cancer, infection, neurological, gastrointestinal and oral disease. It has world class support services including critical care, imaging, nuclear medicine and pathology.
We are committed to sustainability and have pledged to become a carbon net zero health service, embedding sustainable practice throughout UCLH. We have set an ambitious target of net zero for our direct emissions by 2031 and indirect emissions by 2040.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.
Please note, due to anticipated high volumes of applications, this vacancy may close earlier than the listed closing date. You are advised not to delay submitting your completed application
Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff*
* UCLH top trust to work at in England - In the most recent NHS staff survey UCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England – for the third year in a row.
UCLH recognises the benefits of flexible working for staff – To find out more, visit: Flexible working.
To discover more about what makes UCLH a great place to work, visit: Why Choose UCLH?
At UCLH, we have a real ‘One Team’ ethos, and our values – safety, kindness, teamwork and improving, are central to the way we work. This is supported by our staff, who voted us as the #1 NHS Acute Trust to work for in the whole of England.
At UCLH we take equality of opportunity seriously and are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer, with a culture that creates a real sense of belonging and trust. It is our fundamental aim, to recruit, retain and promote a diverse mix of people who are representative of our local communities. Applications are encouraged from candidates of all backgrounds, cultures, and perspectives to support our world class research, innovation and creativity.
UCLH recognises the benefits of flexible working for staff and has a dedicated policy which allows staff to apply for flexible working right from the beginning of employment. For more information please go to: https://www.uclh.nhs.uk/work-with-us/why-choose-uclh/flexible-working.
We offer our permanent staff an interest free season ticket loan for travel, all our staff have access to free independent and confidential support, large retail discounts, a staff discount platform, cycle to work scheme and on-site accommodation to name a few.
Additionally, UCLH Arts and Heritage’s staff wellbeing programme, Creative Comfort, offers a variety of ways to engage with the arts as a member of UCLH staff. You can try out the weekly choir, weekly art club and join the Culture Club for exclusive access to free and discounted tickets for opera, exhibitions, theatre and more.
We recognise, reward and thank colleagues by nominating them for our annual Celebrating Excellence Awards, which are funded by UCLH Charity.
We are also members of www.mytrustbenefits.co.uk/ which offers discounts on high street retail stores, offers on travel deals, and also to take advantage of cash back schemes.
This vacancy may close before the current listed closing date. You are advised not to delay submitting your completed application.
Please note that all correspondence regarding your application will be via email. The emails will be sent to you via TRAC.jobs and not via NHS Jobs, we encourage you to check your inbox regularly.
Please note that if you have not heard from us within 3 weeks of the closing date of the advert to assume that you have not been shortlisted on this occasion.
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Applicant requirements
Person specification
Knowledge and Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Eligible for full registration with the GDC at time of appointment and hold a current licence to practise- NB: Non UK trained doctors must be on the GDC register and Specialist Register in Orthodontics by date of appointment
- On the UK GDC Specialist List in Orthodontics by the time of appointment- NB: Non UK trained doctors must be on the GDC register and Specialist Register in Orthodontics by date of appointment
- Membership in Orthodontics, or equivalent
- Successful completion of an SAC approved 3 year minimum training programme in Orthodontics
- Successful completion of an SAC-approved 2 year minimum training programme in a Fixed Term Training Appointment (FTTA) in Orthodontics or within 6 months of completion of training, or equivalent, which follows on from the pre-CCST training period of 3 years, or equivalent
- Possession of a Certificate of Accreditation or eligibility for a CCST in Orthodontics
- Attained the ISFE in Orthodontics or equivalent before commencing consultant post
Desirable criteria
- Fellowship in Dental Surgery or Membership of the Faculty of Dental Surgery, or equivalent.
Experience
Essential criteria
- Clinical training and experience in Orthodontics equivalent to that required of a UK CCST.
- All aspects of orthodontic care with particular emphasis on the management of complex problems and multidisciplinary care, including orthognathic, hypodontia, ortho-paediatric dentistry interfaces.
- Experience with a wide range of orthodontic techniques and materials.
- Experience of innovative treatments.
Audit
Essential criteria
- Effective and ongoing participation in Audit by demonstration of completed audits.
- Effective involvement with clinical governance
- Experience of audit supervision of others and leading audit programmes
Desirable criteria
- Evidence of innovative service developments, care pathways
Management
Essential criteria
- A 2 year additional training period post CCST in a SAC-approved training programme, to gain knowledge and experience of healthcare delivery in secondary care, or equivalent
- Understanding of the delivery of healthcare within the NHS
- Experience of working with and managing teams and liaising with colleagues.
- Knowledge and understanding of the NHS policies and procedures.
Desirable criteria
- Experience of managing, or assisting in the management of, healthcare delivery within the NHS.
- Evidence of contribution to the management of healthcare delivery at a departmental level.
Research
Essential criteria
- Ability to appraise scientific literature critically
- Application of evidence based practice to clinical care
Desirable criteria
- Publications in refereed Journals
- Research relevant to Orthodontics
- MSc/ MClinDent (or equivalent)
Teaching skill & experience
Essential criteria
- Experience of chairside clinical teaching and training of postgraduates and junior staff.
- Experience of lectures, presentations and formal teaching to a variety of clinical groups
- Commitment to training and CPD
Desirable criteria
- Completion of a teaching or training course
Communication AND Interpersonal Skills
Essential criteria
- ability to communicate intelligently and with clarity in written and spoken English; ability to build rapport, listen, persuade/ negotiate.
- ability to see patients as people, ability to emphathise and work co-operatively with others. Awareness of equality and disability. Needs to be a team player and able to integrate and gel with the current consultant cohort and the rest of the dental team
Accountability
Essential criteria
- ability to take responsibility, lead, make decisions and exert appropriate authority.
Responsibilities towards promoting Equality Diversity and Inclusion
Essential criteria
- An understanding of and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
Ensure the risk of infection to self, colleagues, patients, relatives and visitors is minimised by:
Essential criteria
- Takes personal responsibility for infection prevention and control
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Ms Samantha Hodges
- Job title
- Consultant & Clinical Lead, Dept of Orthodontics
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Additional information
For informal enquiries: please contact 0203 456 1023 (secretary) or via email.
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