Job summary Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust has an vacancy for a LOCUM SPECIALTY DOCTOR IN ORTHODONTICS. This is a Fixed Term post for 6 months Maternity Leave Cover completing 6PAs per week. Contract to start : June 2025 Applications are invited from specialist qualified candidates for this part-time locum post based at Buckinghamshire Hospitals NHS Trust. The applicants should hold a CCST in orthodontics and be on the Specialist Register for orthodontics. The successful candidate will be joining a vibrant team of 4 Orthodontic consultants, 2 trainees in orthodontics 1 specialist orthodontist and 1 orthodontic therapist. The department also hosts 5 OMFS consultants, 2 associate specialists, 3 Speciality Doctors oral surgery, 1 trainee in Oral surgery and a consultant in restorative dentistry. The successful applicant will join a busy unit in providing a wide range of specialist treatments for patients, predominantly with a MDT focus. ALL Applicants MUST hold a GDC Registration with a Licence to Practice in the UK The Department is well equipped and has an on-site laboratory which is fully digital, digital Radiography including CBCT, and medical photography, as well as day case facilities and IV sedation. The Departments at Buckinghamshire Hospitals NHS Trust specialise in multi disciplinary care with varied MDT clinics, linking with Oxford healthcare for In-patient management of oncology, facial deformity and trauma. Main duties of the job Maintenance of the highest clinical standards in the management of patients referred to the department To share responsibility with colleagues for the day-to-day management of orthodontic services Teaching and training of specialty registrars and other junior staff. To actively participate in both departmental and Trust matters concerning clinical governance, audit and quality improvement activities To have responsibility for ensuring active participation in continuing professional development (CPD). About us What does Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust offer you? As part of our BHT family, you'll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression. We offer flexible and agile workingopportunities,alongside your NHS benefits ofgenerous annual leave entitlement, pension andaccess toNHS discount schemes. We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce. Why work for us? We're committed to promoting inclusion and making sure all colleagues feel they belong. We encourage new colleagues from a diverse range of backgrounds to apply. As an employer, we aim to create a workplace where differences are valued and colleagues treat one another with dignity and respect. Greater diversity within our BHT family improves positive outcomes for the people and communities we serve. What do we stand for? Our vision is to provide outstanding care, support healthy communities and be a great place to work. Our mission is to provide personal and compassionate care every time. Our CARE values are collaborate, aspire, respect and enable. Date posted 17 February 2025 Pay scheme Hospital medical and dental staff Grade Specialty Doctor Salary £59,175 to £95,400 a year per annum, pro-rata & depending on NHS experience Contract Fixed term Duration 6 months Working pattern Part-time, Flexible working Reference number 434-MSCC-331 Job locations Stoke Mandeville and Amersham Hospital Buckinghamshire HP21 8AL Job description Job responsibilities The post holder will be expected to take an active role in all aspects of the department including teaching and support of trainees in the department. There is a postgraduate centre with excellent library facilities. Both hospital sites are commutable and within walking/bus of the Chiltern line for Stoke Mandeville and the Metropolitan for Amersham site. Alternatively there is parking on both sites for staff. For further details of this post, please review the attached Job Description and Person Specifications. We anticipate this could be a popular post, therefore early applications are encouraged as this advert my close earlier than the date shown. Job description Job responsibilities The post holder will be expected to take an active role in all aspects of the department including teaching and support of trainees in the department. There is a postgraduate centre with excellent library facilities. Both hospital sites are commutable and within walking/bus of the Chiltern line for Stoke Mandeville and the Metropolitan for Amersham site. Alternatively there is parking on both sites for staff. For further details of this post, please review the attached Job Description and Person Specifications. We anticipate this could be a popular post, therefore early applications are encouraged as this advert my close earlier than the date shown. Person Specification Qualification Essential Registered Dental degree BDS or equivalent FDS, MFDS or equivalent Satisfactory completion of a 3 year SAC approved training programme in orthodontics, or equivalent (or within 6 months) Entry to specialist list in orthodontics (or within 6 months) M Orth or equivalent (or within 6 months) MSc/MClinDent or equivalent research qualification Experience Essential Experience as SpR or equivalent Broad base of clinical experience, further experience in treatment of multidisciplinary case load At least 2-years' experience working in NHS dentistry primary care/DCT role Skills, Knowledge and Personal Attributes Essential Sufficient leadership, organisational communication, professional and personal skills Knowledge of the organisation of the NHS and the Government's agenda for its modernisation Management training, qualification and experience Good personal and interpersonal skills Good spoken and written English. Communication skills should be highly developed Computing Skills Communications skills training Experience of teaching doctors in training and allied healthcare professionals Published in peer reviewed journals Ability to apply research outcomes to clinical practice Experience of clinical audit Other Requirements Essential Full GDC registration Entry to Specialist List in orthodontics (or imminent addition) Ability to travel to and between sites Trust 'CARE' Values Essential Collaborate - Communicates openly, honestly and professionally, and actively promotes team working and building strong working relationships Aspire - Patients are always first. Drives service improvements. Strong self-awareness with a desire to grow. Respect - Treats all with compassion and kindness. Ensures everyone feels valued Enable - Consults others and listens to their views/opinions. Enables others to take the initiative Person Specification Qualification Essential Registered Dental degree BDS or equivalent FDS, MFDS or equivalent Satisfactory completion of a 3 year SAC approved training programme in orthodontics, or equivalent (or within 6 months) Entry to specialist list in orthodontics (or within 6 months) M Orth or equivalent (or within 6 months) MSc/MClinDent or equivalent research qualification Experience Essential Experience as SpR or equivalent Broad base of clinical experience, further experience in treatment of multidisciplinary case load At least 2-years' experience working in NHS dentistry primary care/DCT role Skills, Knowledge and Personal Attributes Essential Sufficient leadership, organisational communication, professional and personal skills Knowledge of the organisation of the NHS and the Government's agenda for its modernisation Management training, qualification and experience Good personal and interpersonal skills Good spoken and written English. Communication skills should be highly developed Computing Skills Communications skills training Experience of teaching doctors in training and allied healthcare professionals Published in peer reviewed journals Ability to apply research outcomes to clinical practice Experience of clinical audit Other Requirements Essential Full GDC registration Entry to Specialist List in orthodontics (or imminent addition) Ability to travel to and between sites Trust 'CARE' Values Essential Collaborate - Communicates openly, honestly and professionally, and actively promotes team working and building strong working relationships Aspire - Patients are always first. Drives service improvements. Strong self-awareness with a desire to grow. Respect - Treats all with compassion and kindness. Ensures everyone feels valued Enable - Consults others and listens to their views/opinions. Enables others to take the initiative Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust Address Stoke Mandeville and Amersham Hospital Buckinghamshire HP21 8AL Employer's website https://careers.buckshealthcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)