Job summary
- Main area
- Orthodontics
- Grade
- Consultant
- Contract
- 23 months (Fixed Term Contract)
- Hours
- Full time
- Part time
- Job ref
- 265-7752924-SUR
- Employer
- Northampton General Hospital NHS Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- University Hospitals of Northamptonshire
- Town
- Northampton
- Salary
- £109,725 - £145,478 Per annum / Pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 02/04/2026 08:00
Employer heading
Locum Consultant Orthodontist / in Orthodontics
Consultant
Job overview
Applications are warmly invited for a Locum Consultant to join and support the expansion of the University Hospitals of Northamptonshire (UHN) Orthodontic Service.
The successful applicant will join a team of four Orthodontic Consultants working across UHN, collaborating closely with Maxillofacial and laboratory colleagues to provide high‑quality orthodontic care to patients across our hospital sites in Northamptonshire.
As a member of the Orthodontic Team, you will receive full support in all aspects of the role. In addition, you will be expected to contribute to the development of the service by supporting, coaching, and sharing your knowledge and expertise with colleagues.
The department maintains strong teaching and training links with the East Midlands Deanery for Dental Core Trainees (DCTs) and hosts Orthodontic Specialty Trainees within the team. You will also work alongside therapists and laboratory staff based at both sites.
Main duties of the job
Flexibility:
The department is pleased to consider applications from candidates seeking a contract of fewer than 10 PAs. Flexible working arrangements are supported and can be discussed further at interview.
Timetable:
The successful candidate’s timetable will include a regular commitment to routine secondary‑care orthodontic clinics, along with participation in fortnightly joint orthognathic clinics.
Teaching:
Due to our close proximity to London and Birmingham (both approximately one hour away), the department provides training for a London Orthodontic StR and regularly participates in national study days and professional meetings.
Working for our organisation
Northampton General Hospital is one of the largest employers in the region and is currently on an exciting journey of transformation. All divisions are committed to delivering improvements, increasing efficiency, and embracing opportunities to modernise and advance our services. In partnership with Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, we have adopted a Group Model and now operate collectively as University Hospitals of Northamptonshire (UHN).
Our Excellence Values
- Compassion
- Accountability
- Respect
- Integrity
- Courage
We are committed to recruiting the very best people to deliver high‑quality services across UHN and to enabling all colleagues to reach their full potential. We recognise the importance of promoting our vacancies widely and communicating effectively with the diverse communities we serve.
The Hospital Group actively encourages applications from individuals across all protected characteristic groups, and particularly welcomes applications from BAME, Disabled, and LGBTQ+ candidates, who are currently underrepresented within our workforce. We are committed to ensuring that every colleague works within an inclusive, supportive, and collaborative environment.
We have a number of active Staff Networks that champion and support colleagues from all backgrounds. These networks help ensure that everyone feels valued, included, and has a strong sense of belonging across both Kettering and Northampton General Hospitals.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
There is no on‑call commitment associated with this post.
The standard 10 PA contract offers a high degree of flexibility; however, it will include joint clinical activity across both hospital sites within the University Hospitals of Northamptonshire. Final job planning will be agreed with the successful applicant in line with service needs and consultant job‑planning principles.
Please refer to the Person Specification chart included in the attached Job Description and Recruitment Brochure for full details of the essential and desirable criteria required for this post.
Person specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential criteria
- BDS or equivalent qualification
- Entry on GDC Specialist Register for Orthodontics
- Success in Intercollegiate Specialty Examination or equivalent or within 6 months of completion of post CCST training.
Desirable criteria
- Masters degree or equivalent in orthodontics
TEACHING
Essential criteria
- Ability to teach clinical skills
- Ability to provide small group teaching
Desirable criteria
- Experience of teaching basic clinical skills
- Ability to supervise postgraduate research
- Willingness to participate in training for STR
MANAGEMENT EXPERIENCE
Essential criteria
- Ability to advise on efficient & smooth running of the orthodontic service.
- Experience of audit management.
- Ability to organise and manage outpatient priorities.
- Ability & willingness to work within the Trust and NHS performance frameworks.
Clinical Experience
Essential criteria
- Clinical training & experience equivalent to that required for gaining UK ISFE in Orthodontics
- Ability to offer expert clinical opinion on a range of problems.
- Ability to take full & independent responsibility for clinical care of patients
Desirable criteria
- Minimum 5 years supervised training in an appropriate StR/post CCST equivalent training programme.
Research Experience
Essential criteria
- Ability to apply research outcomes to clinical problems
- Publications in peer-reviewed journals
Desirable criteria
- Willingness to participate in multicentre trials and supervise M Clin Dent research projects
Other Attributes
Essential criteria
- Ability to work efficiently in a team
- Good interpersonal skills
- Enquiring, critical approach to work
- Caring attitude to patients
- Ability to communicate effectively with patients, relatives, GDPs/GPs, nurses & other agencies.
- Commitment to Continuing Professional Development and the requirements of Clinical Governance & Audit.
Desirable criteria
- Willingness to undertake additional professional responsibilities at local, regional or national levels.
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.
Application numbers
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Sobie Akram
- Job title
- Consultant Oral Surgeon
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01604 634700
- Additional information
Please do contact Miss S Akram (Consultant Orthodontist) on 01604 523200
or Miss Arti Hindocha and Ms Sarah Meadows (Consultants in Orthodontics) on 01536 493550 for a conversation or to arrange an informal visit.
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