Band 6 Orthodontic Therapist

Job summary

Exciting opportunity working with leading Consultants in the fields of Orthodontics , Oral and MaxilloFacial Surgery and Restorative Dentistry in Birmingham.

Working as part of a Dynamic, friendly and supportive team of Consultant, specialist Orthodontists and dental nurses on the Good Hope Hospital site, part of University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust.

The role supports provision of Secondary care Orthodontic services managing complex malocclusions, often managed with other dental specialities for Orthognathic, Impacted teeth, Hypodontia and Trauma patients.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experience or newly qualified Orthodontic Therapist, to work in a busy service with guidance & support of expert clinicians.

Main duties, tasks & skills required

The successful candidate will implement orthodontic care plans and undertake orthodontic treatments under prescription of Consultant Orthodontist. They should possess in-depth specialist knowledge of a wide range of a range of orthodontic/oral health procedures & treatments

They will assess the oral health of patients by history taking & observation, providing appropriate advice and guidance to patients. Reporting any concerns to the clinicians managing the patients care.

They will need to be an excellent communicator. Expert in using their persuasive skills to communicate complex condition and treatment related information, to patients who may be anxious, have communication difficulties, or complex needs.

About us

We are recognised as one of the leading NHS Foundation Trusts in the UK. Our vision is to Build Healthier Lives, and we recognise that we need incredible staff to do this.

Our commitment to our staff is to create the best place for them to work, and we are dedicated to:

Investing in the health and wellbeing of our staff, including a commitment of offering flexible working where we can;
Offer our staff a wide variety of training and development opportunities, to support their personal and career development objectives.

UHB is committed to ensuring that our staff are treated fairly and feel that they belong, by creating a kind and inclusive environment. This is about equity of opportunity; removing all barriers, including discrimination and ensuring each individual member of staff reach their true potential, achieve their ambitions and thrive in their work. This is more than words. We are taking action. Our commitment to an inclusive culture is embedded at all levels of the organisation where every voice is heard, driven by our diverse and active staff networks, and at Board level by the Fairness Taskforce led by our CEO. We nurture a culture which empowers staff to challenge discriminatory behaviours and to enable people to bring their 'whole self' to a kinder, more connected and bold place to work.

Job description

*Please Note : For a detailed job description for this vacancy, please see attached Job Description* 

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential

Qualification in Dental Nursing

recognised and approved by the GDC.

* Current registration by the UK General

Dental Council (GDC)

* Diploma in Orthodontic Therapy

recognised by the GDC.

* EDEC

* Kings Health Partners

* Orthodontic Team Training

* Yorkshire Orthodontic Therapy

Course

* The School for Dental Care

Professionals (DCPs), University

Dental Hospital of Manchester

* Bristol Dental School

* University of Central Lancashire

(UCLan)

Experience

Essential

Substantial post registration dental

nursing experience. (As a guide

candidates should have approximately

substantial registered dental nurse

experience, with at significant experience

in clinical Orthodontics

* Specialist training / experience of specific

client groups with complex needs

* Demonstrate an understanding of

confidentiality

* Understanding of the main principles of

Safeguarding

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.

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.

UK Professional Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

For help with your application, contact: 

Alan Baldwin 

alan.baldwin@uhb.nhs.uk 

01214242349