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Job summary

Main area
Orthodontics
Grade
NHS Medical & Dental: Specialist
Contract
Permanent
Hours
  • Full time
  • Part time
10 sessions per week
Job ref
405-MD2581SPORTD
Employer
Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Dorset County Hospital
Town
Dorchester
Salary
£100,870 - £111,441 Per Annum
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
09/02/2026 23:59

Employer heading

Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust logo

Specialist Grade Orthodontics

NHS Medical & Dental: Specialist

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Job overview

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

Working for our organisation

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.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

  • Provide orthodontic treatment to patients with complex orthodontic needs (Level 3b) allocated by the Orthodontic Consultants.
  • Where appropriate to 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 criteria
  • 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

Experience & Knowledge

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

Skills & Abilities

Essential criteria
  • 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
Desirable criteria
  • 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

Employer certification / accreditation badges

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Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Pamela Ellis
Job title
Consultant Orthodontist / Clinical Lead
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
01305 255768
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