Overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a substantive post of Specialty Doctor in Orthodontics. The post holder will be employed by Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) with up to 4 sessions at Wrexham Maelor District General Hospital in Wrexham available depending on the experience and qualification of the successful applicant(s).
We are looking for a caring and enthusiastic clinician who will help deliver high quality treatment outcomes with a patient centred approach. The successful candidate will treat a broad range of cases including those of a multidisciplinary nature and will have appropriate consultant support.
Main duties
* To provide, with Consultant colleagues, a high quality general orthodontic service, including the treatment of the more difficult cases with functional and fixed appliances.
* To contribute to the orthognathic surgical programme, in liaison with maxillofacial colleagues.
* To contribute to the management of multidisciplinary cases with restorative and surgical colleagues.
* To participate in Audit and Clinical Governance, including the North Wales Orthodontic Audit Group and regional audit programmes.
* To maintain stipulated CPD requirements annually.
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 engaging 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
ILLUSTRATIVE JOB PLAN ONLY (4 Sessions) A detailed job plan for the new specialty grade doctor will be agreed once the successful applicant(s) is/are in post.
Day
AM
PM
Monday
Tuesday
DCC (Wrexham)
Personal treatment
DCC (Wrexham)
Personal Treatment
Wednesday
Thursday
DCC (Wrexham)
Personal Treatment
DCC (Wrexham)
Personal treatment / SPA (Wrexham)
Friday
Person Specification
REGISTRATION PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
* Fully registered with the United Kingdom General Dental Council (GDC) BDS / B ChD
Desirable
* Specialist Membership in Orthodontics or equivalent
* Fellowship in Dental Surgery or Membership of the Faculty of Dental Surgery or equivalent
Experience
Essential
* Completed 4 years full-time postgraduate experience (or its equivalent gained on a part-time or flexible basis) since first obtaining registration.
* Excellent diagnostic skills
* Aware of limitations
Desirable
* GDC registered specialist in Orthodontics
* Teaching of junior dental and nursing staff
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