1. BDS Must hold full GDC Registration and GDC Specialist Registration at commencement
2. Possession of a certificate of accreditation or eligibility for a CCST in orthodontics or equivalent
3. Intercollegiate speciality fellowship Exit Examination in Orthodontics, or within 6 months of ISFE, or equivalent before commencing consultant post.
Desirable
4. MSc, MFGDP
Experience
Essential
5. Current holder of an NHS or honorary NHS consultant contract in orthodontics are eligible to be shortlisted
6. Successful completion of an SAC approved 2-year minimum training programme in a Fixed Term Training Appointment, or 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.
7. Applicants who are Nationals from another European country, or elsewhere overseas would have to show equivalence to the 5year training period in the NHS required for speciality
Skills, ability and knowledge
Essential
8. Ability to communicate effectively .
9. Clinical judgement: experience in making clinical decisions and managing risk.
10. Evidence of participation in audit
11. Experience of postgraduate and undergraduate teaching at an appropriate level.
12. Proven ability to work effectively in different clinical settings required.
13. Management skills.
Desirable
14. Management course
Personal Qualities
Essential
15. Ability to travel as required
16. Effective communication skills.
17. Good working relationships with colleagues.
18. Works in partnership with patients
19. Commitment to ongoing professional development
20. Organisation & planning skills
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