We are delighted that you are considering joining our dynamic Orthodontic team. Our orthodontic service has undergone significant development in recent years, with a clear focus on delivering high-quality, patient-centred care and expanding access to specialist services.
We are a team of five consultants who work collaboratively within a supportive, forward-thinking environment. We value professional excellence and continuous improvement, while maintaining a culture that promotes flexibility, inclusivity and individual career development. Our close partnership with our oral and maxillofacial surgery colleagues enables the delivery of well-integrated multidisciplinary care.
We are now seeking to appoint a Consultant Orthodontist to replace a departing colleague and contribute to the next phase of service development. The successful candidate will join a well-established team supported by a Specialty Doctor, two Specialist Registrars, a post-CCST trainee and an orthodontic therapist. Applications from candidates seeking flexible working arrangements are warmly welcomed.
This role offers an excellent opportunity to shape and influence the future direction of the service.
Above all, we are committed to delivering outstanding patient outcomes and creating an excellent working environment for our staff. We believe that effective patient-centred pathways are fundamental to achieving both objectives, ensuring patients receive timely access to the right expertise at the right time.
Play an active part in the management of patients under the care of the department in both emergency and elective cases.
Develop and maintain a high standard of practice.
Take an active role in all activities of the department, including teaching and audit.
Ashford and St. Peters Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is the largest provider of acute hospital services to Surrey residents, serving a population of 410,00 people and employing approximately 4,800 staff.
Our vision is to provide an outstanding experience and best outcomes for patients and the team. We are committed to providing continuous professional development and flexibility to deliver our workforce plan.
We are part of a collaborative Group with the Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust. As part of this partnership, colleagues may occasionally work across both organisations to support shared services, development opportunities and patient care.
St Peter’s Hospital delivers complex medical and surgical care, maternity and emergency services. Day and orthopaedic surgery, ophthalmology and outpatient services are delivered at Ashford Hospital. Additional services are delivered at Woking Community Hospital.
Our Values provide us with the behaviours we respect and can commit to. By living our values through our everyday interactions, we can build a stronger, more resilient, and forward- thinking organisation, guiding us to achieve success and make a positive impact on how we deliver our services.
We can offer you the full range of NHS benefits and discounts.
Please note that adverts may close early, so early application is encouraged.
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Clinical
Orthodontic treatment clinics with exposure to a wide range of complex Orthodontic cases, new patient clinics and undertake supervision of the orthodontic trainees. There will also be an opportunity to attend theatre for the gold chain lists with Associate Specialist and Specialty Doctors in Maxillofacial Surgery.
Shared responsibility with the other Consultants for covering colleagues’ periods of annual leave and sickness.
Observe and maintain strict confidentiality of personal information relating to patients and staff
Together with the other Consultants, work to provide a service for patients referred for treatment and care. This includes all aspects of orthodontic treatment and relevant management duties for the proper functioning of the department.
Leadership
The post holder will support the junior trainees and liaise closely with the nursing staff and consultants.
Active participation in educational half-days, teaching sessions, audit and departmental meetings will be expected.
Clinical supervision of junior medical staff as a shared responsibility with other consultant colleagues.
Responsible for carrying out teaching, examination and accreditation duties as required and contributing to Continuing Dental Education and clinical governance initiatives.
Exercise professional leadership for all staff working in the specialty. This will include fostering and developing projects focused on these ends and ensuring that the momentum of post qualification professional education and other appropriate training is maintained.
Work in conjunction with clinical and professional colleagues to ensure that the productivity of staff within the specialty is maintained and their job satisfaction is enhanced. This may include involvement in the appraisal process for junior colleagues.
Undertake management duties as agreed with the Clinical Director.
Information and reporting
Undertake research and audit projects to which the appointee will be expected to contribute as well as initiate their own projects
Attend and contribute to regular Departmental and Governance meetings.
Service improvement
To be responsible, with management support, for your personal development and to actively contribute to the development of colleagues.
It is hoped that the appointee will be able to participate in assisting other staff members in reaching Trust targets by undertaking additional programmed activities
Support with RTT performance targets
General responsibilities
Support the department and organisation by carrying out any other duties that reasonably fit within the broad scope of a job of this grade and type of work.
