Job summary
Consultant Orthodontist
We are pleased to invite applications for a Consultant in Orthodontics for Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB), working across North Wales. This is a great opportunity for an individual who would be interested in clinical sessions within specialist practice, should applicants wish to undertake work in both primary and secondary care.
This post is for sessions although applications for part time or job sharing will be considered.
This post is for a fixed term period.
Main duties of the job
The appointee will collaborate with enthusiastic and supportive colleagues across the region to enhance the comprehensive Consultant service for North Wales. The post involves the treatment of severe and complex malocclusions to the highest standard. There is an emphasis on multi-disciplinary management including orthognathic surgery and collaboration with restorative dentistry. There are opportunities to provide local orthodontic care as part of the Regional Cleft Lip and Palate Network. We have strong academic, teaching and training links with Liverpool Dental Hospital, Bangor and Edge Hill Universities, along with quarterly Mersey, Cheshire & North Wales regional audit and consultant group meetings.
About us
If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales. Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and 'Proud to Lead' competence framework.
Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the "Disability Confident Employer" scheme.
Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.
Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To provide Orthodontic Services within the outpatient departments as part of a network of orthodontic services across North Wales.
There are Consultant led Departments in each of the three main hospitals, namely Ysbyty Gwynedd, Ysbyty Glan Clwyd and Wrexham Maelor Hospital. There are orthodontic specialist services in primary care across North Wales in the Gwynedd, Conwy, Flintshire and Wrexham areas as well as a cohort of DwSIs in Orthodontics both in the GDS and CDS. The regional orthodontic practitioners are fully involved with the Local Orthodontic Committee whos Chair is a member of the North Wales & Powyss Orthodontic Managed Clinical Network.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
1. Full GDC Registration
2. Specialist Membership in Orthodontics or equivalent
3. Be on the GDC Specialist Register in Orthodontics
Desirable
4. Intercollegiate Specialty Fellowship Exit Examination in Orthodontics, or equivalent before commencing the post
5. Possession of a Certificate of Accreditation or eligibility for a CSST in Orthodontics
6. Fellowship in Dental Surgery or Membership of the Faculty of Dental Surgery or equivalent
7. MSc or equivalent
Experience
Essential
8. Successful completion of an SAC approved minimum two year training in a fixed term training appointment (Post-CCST/FTTA) in Orthodontics or within six months of completion of training which follows on from the pre-CCST training period of 3 years or equivalent
9. Commitment to continued professional development through lifelong learning.
Desirable
10. Successful completion of an SAC approved minimum three year training programme in Orthodontics
11. Experience in the management of craniofacial anomalies, including CLP
12. Demonstration of CPD log book.
ABILITY
Essential
13. Commitment to team approach and multi-disciplinary working
14. Counselling and communication skills
15. Up-to-date with current practices in Orthodontics
Desirable
16. Computing skills
AUDIT
Essential
17. Evidence of participation in clinical audit and understanding role of audit in improving medical/dental practice. Understanding of clinical risk management and clinical governance
Desirable
18. Critical appraisal skills
RESEARCH
Essential
19. Ability to appraise scientific literature critically
Desirable
20. Evidence of initiating, progressing and concluding research projects with publication in refereed journals
21. Active research interests
MANAGEMENT
Essential
22. Commitment to participating in and understanding of the management process
23. Management of clinical service
Desirable
24. Evidence of management training
25. Involvement in Service development
TEACHING
Essential
26. Evidence of teaching medical/dental students and junior doctors/dentists at both postgraduate and undergraduate levels.
Desirable
27. Organisation of (undergraduate and/or postgraduate) teaching programmes
28. Evidence of participation in Education skills training
29. Training in teaching
PERSONAL QUALITIES
Essential
30. Evidence of ability to work both independently and in a team
31. Flexible approach
32. Good communication skills
Desirable
33. Participation in Appraisal skills course
34. Leadership skills
OTHER REQUIREMENTS
Essential
35. Satisfactory Immigration Status ? Satisfactory Health Clearance ? Satisfactory Disclosure Check
36. Disability and Equality awareness