To provide high quality specialist treatment and care to patients referred from general dental practitioners, general medical practitioners, hospital paediatricians and other healthcare professionals. The keeping of legible, concise and confidential dental records. To provide supervision and mentoring for Orthodontic therapist and junior dental team. Take responsibility for patient treatment standards, confirmation of consent, medical history and clinical governance. To undertake clinical and non-clinical duties, demonstrating the competencies identified by the General Dental Council for a Specialist Orthodontist. To provide a high standard, full range of specialist elective care for Orthodontic patients in the outpatient department. The duties of the post, as directed and overseen by the Consultant Orthodontist will be: - Taking part in new patient and multi-disciplinary clinics. - Treatment of orthodontic patients - Administrative work arising from outpatient and inpatient care - Participating in Audit, research and teaching - Taking part in departmental and clinical governance meetings. Keep comprehensive records and complete statistical returns to monitor the services provided. The provision of in-service training to the dental team. The supervision of the salaried dental staff who are working under the direction of the Specialist Orthodontist. To maintain professional knowledge and awareness of current orthodontic issues. Continuing postgraduate education will be encouraged and supported, especially in the post holders areas of special interests. To adapt flexibly to changes which occur in the service and assist in implementing such changes, as agreed with the commissioners. To be aware of and apply the policies and procedures within the scope of delegated responsibility. Participate, through appraisal, in matching organisational aims with personal objectives and supporting staff within own area of responsibility to do the same. Take responsibility for their own and others health and safety in the working environment. Take responsibility for identifying risks and taking action to control them as appropriate to the post. Ensure timely input of all patient related information onto relevant hospital records.