Locum Consultant Orthodontist in Bangor

Location: Bangor

Salary: Hidden

Recruiter: Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board

Job Hours: Full-time

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We are pleased to invite applications for a Locum Consultant in Orthodontics for Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB), working across North Wales, for a six month period while we recruit into the post permanentely. This is a great opportunity for an individual who would be interested in clinical sessions within specialist practice, should applicants wish to undertake work in both primary and secondary care.

The appointee will collaborate with enthusiastic and supportive colleagues across the region to enhance the comprehensive Consultant service for North Wales. The post involves the treatment of severe and complex malocclusions to the highest standard. There is an emphasis on multi-disciplinary management including orthognathic surgery and collaboration with restorative dentistry. There are opportunities to provide local orthodontic care as part of the Regional Cleft Lip and Palate Network. We have strong academic, teaching and training links with Liverpool Dental Hospital, Bangor and Edge Hill Universities, along with quarterly Mersey, Cheshire & North Wales regional audit and consultant group meetings.

Main duties of the job

North Wales is a beautiful area to live and work in. It is home to three Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty and three UNESCO World Heritage Sites spread across the rugged mountains and stunning coastal scenery. There are a wealth of sporting and cultural activities to enjoy. North Wales has many award winning theatres and restaurants including those with Michelin Star grading. There are excellent road and rail links to the nearby cities of Chester, Liverpool, Manchester and Birmingham as well as London.

This post is for a fixed term period.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

About us

If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales . Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and 'Proud to Lead' competence framework.

Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the Disability Confident Employer scheme.

Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.

Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.

Job description
Job responsibilities

Candidates are encouraged to refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for further information.

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

Full GDC Registration

Specialist Membership in Orthodontics or equivalent

Be on the GDC Specialist Register in Orthodontics

Desirable

Intercollegiate Specialty Fellowship Exit Examination in Orthodontics, or equivalent before commencing the post

Possession of a Certificate of Accreditation or eligibility for a CSST in Orthodontics

Fellowship in Dental Surgery or Membership of the Faculty of Dental Surgery or equivalent

MSc or equivalent

Experience
Essential

Successful completion of an SAC approved minimum two year training in a fixed term training appointment (Post-CCST/FTTA) in Orthodontics or within six months of completion of training which follows on from the pre-CCST training period of 3 years or equivalent

Commitment to continued professional development through lifelong learning

Desirable

Successful completion of an SAC approved minimum three year training programme in Orthodontics

Experience in the management of craniofacial anomalies, including CLP

Demonstration of CPD log book.

ABILITY
Essential

Commitment to team approach and multi-disciplinary working

Counselling and communication skills

Up-to-date with current practices in Orthodontics

Desirable

Computing skills

AUDIT
Essential

Evidence of participation in clinical audit and understanding role of audit in improving medical/dental practice. Understanding of clinical risk management and clinical governance

Desirable

Critical appraisal skills

RESEARCH
Essential

Ability to appraise scientific literature critically

Desirable

Evidence of initiating, progressing and concluding research projects with publication in refereed journals