We are looking for an experienced and enthusiastic Orthodontic Therapist (Band 7) (subject to job matching) to join our highly motivated, professional and supportive Orthodontic team at The Rotherham Hospital Foundation Trust. The successful candidate will have proven experience within the Orthodontic Therapist role and be able to evidence their current skills and knowledge as specified on the person specification. This vacancy is based within the Oral Maxillofacial Surgery Department.
Main duties of the job
The candidate will undertake independent led clinics and liaise closely with the Orthodontic Team to manage and provide ongoing treatment plans. The candidate will provide specialist contribution to the clinical management of patients requiring orthodontic treatment in collaboration with the multi-disciplinary team and maintain high standards of clinical care with reference to relevant research and evidence-based practice.
As a senior member of the team, the appointed candidate will be expected to participate in audit, research, clinical governance, and quality improvement with the service. The post holder will support the teaching, mentoring, and assessment of students in the department, trainees, and professional staff, therefore promoting a learning culture.
The candidate will provide an Orthodontic Service, implementing care plans and performing a range of specialist clinical, restorative, or preventative procedures according to care/treatment plans under the direction of a dentist/orthodontist and maintaining and recording associated records. You will provide a specialist contribution to the clinical management of patients requiring orthodontic treatment, working in collaboration with multidisciplinary professionals in order to improve patient care.
You will be responsible for creating an environment where the patient is central to all decision-making and the delivery of high-quality compassionate care is everyone's prime objective. To provide a diagnosis for a patient's condition, including instigating appropriate clinical investigations and interpreting results to enable the development of an enhanced care package/immediate management plan to meet the physical and psychological needs of the patient. Work as an autonomous practitioner through planning and prioritising your own workload. The job holder is accountable for their own professional work within their scope of practice as determined by the General Dental Council without direct supervision (in line with British Orthodontic Society Guidelines) and accountable for the actions of unqualified members of staff. They will have highly developed accurate physical skills in the manipulation of fine dental tools and materials to a high degree of precision.
About us
The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust (TRFT) is a combined acute and community Trust serving our local population of around 270,000 people. Our vision is to always act the right way and be proud to provide exceptional healthcare to the communities of Rotherham.
As a Trust, we are on a journey to excellence and our people and culture are at the heart of everything we do for patients. In the latest NHS Staff Survey, we are the second most improved Trust in England for 'would you recommend the Trust as a place to work?', and we're one of the most improved for staff engagement overall.
But don’t just take our word for it; each year hundreds of colleagues receive nominations for our Excellence and Proud awards, showcasing our brilliant people and recognising their achievements. Our people make a difference to the lives of patients every day and we are proud of the improvements we are making.
All of our 5,100 colleagues are key to our improvement journey, and we are continuing to improve our services by upholding the Trust's values of Ambitious, Caring, and Together. If you are passionate about making a difference, then please apply to join us on our journey to excellence.
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached job description and person specification for full details of the role and responsibilities.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
* Experience of successfully operating in and delivering priorities in a partnership environment.
* Managerial/supervisory experience.
Desirable
* Teaching and training dental nurses and/or Orthodontic Therapists in training.
Qualifications
Essential
* Diploma in Orthodontic Therapy or equivalent diploma.
* Qualified Orthodontic Dental Nurse.
* Professional knowledge acquired through qualifications supplemented by postgraduate experience, specialist training, short courses.
Desirable
* Degree in Orthodontic Therapy or equivalent.
Knowledge
Desirable
* Orthodontic Nursing Course Certificate in Oral Health.
* Certificate in Dental Radiography.
* Teaching Certificate.
Pin
Essential
* Registration with the General Dental Council.
Employer details
Employer name
The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust
Address
The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust
Moorgate Road
Rotherham
South Yorkshire
S60 2UD
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