Specialist Orthodontist | Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

We have a great opportunity for a specialist orthodontist who wants experience and to get involved in the management of patients with more complex orthodontic needs under supervision of a senior consultant orthodontist.

This is an opportunity to increase your confidence in treating patients who require multidisciplinary care or who have additional medical needs or a learning disability.

·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., · 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 holder's 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.

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of England's top-performing and safest trusts. We operate two main acute hospital sites-Chelsea and Westminster Hospital and West Middlesex University Hospital-along with award-winning clinics across North West London.

Our nearly 7,500 staff care for a diverse population of 1.5 million, providing full clinical services, including maternity, A&E, and children's services, plus specialist HIV and sexual health clinics. The Care Quality Commission rates us 'Good' in safety, effectiveness, care, and responsiveness, and 'Outstanding' in leadership and resource use.

We continually invest in our facilities, including a £30m expansion of critical care at Chelsea and Westminster and an £80m Ambulatory Diagnostic Centre at West Middlesex.

We welcome applications for flexible working arrangements, accommodating requests where possible to support our staff and patient needs.

The Trust is committed to equality and welcomes applications from all, regardless of background. Adjustments can be made for disabled candidates. Early application is advised as vacancies may close once sufficient applications are received. If you haven't heard from us within three weeks of the closing date, your application was likely unsuccessful. Employment is subject to a six-month probationary period.

Some roles may require weekend shifts at multiple sites.

· 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.