Permanent Consultant in Orthodontics
* Are you looking to be part of an experienced and supportive MDT?
* Are you passionate about providing high quality orthodontic patient care?
* Do you want a working environment that supports your clinical and academic development?
We are looking to welcome an enthusiastic colleague who will continue to provide excellent care in the enjoyable and friendly atmosphere of our orthodontic department at York and Scarborough Hospitals.
This Consultant post is a full‑time post (10 PAs) based at York Hospital, with a weekly clinical commitment at Scarborough Hospital. We are open to discussion regarding flexible/less‑than‑full‑time working.
The successful candidate will participate in the Orthognathic and Orthodontic/Restorative MDTs and will carry out the full range of orthodontic consultations and treatments appropriate for secondary care.
Responsibilities
* Participate in Orthognathic and Orthodontic/Restorative multidisciplinary teams.
* Provide the full range of orthodontic consultations and treatments within secondary care.
* Collaborate with Restorative Dentistry Consultants and Maxillofacial surgeons on joint orthodontic/restorative patients.
* Supervise, teach, and train specialty orthodontic registrars in collaboration with Leeds Dental Institute.
* Engage in teaching and research opportunities, supporting the Trust’s research profile.
Qualifications and Requirements
* Entry on the relevant GDC Specialist Register via CCST (proposed CCST date within 6 months of interview) or via passage of the ISFE in Orthodontics (or will successfully sit the ISFE within 6 months of interview).
* Clinical and academic experience in orthodontics suitable for a secondary care consultant position.
The department is part of the Head and Neck & Plastics Directorate which sits in the Surgery Care Group. It is based in the Head and Neck outpatient department alongside Audiology, ENT, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Plastic Surgery and Restorative Dentistry.
York & Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides a comprehensive range of acute hospital, community and specialist healthcare services for approximately 800,000 people living in and around York, North Yorkshire, North East Yorkshire and Ryedale. We are the largest provider of healthcare in the region and proud of our 8,500 staff working across 9 hospital sites.
Benefits
* Competitive relocation package of up to £18,000.
* Study leave budget of £3,000 across three years.
* Health and wellbeing support, finance schemes and discounts.
* Extra 2 days annual leave for consultants on top of the existing allowance.
Contact
We would love to discuss the opportunities available to you further. To arrange an informal visit, or to ask any questions, please contact:
David Seymour
Clinical Lead for Orthodontics and Restorative Dentistry
david.seymour3@nhs.net
This advert closes on Thursday 5 Feb 2026
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