Job summary
An opportunity has arisen for a part time, Consultant Orthodontist to join a very enthusiastic Orthodontic team at the Wirral University Teaching Hospital, Merseyside.
The successful candidate would be expected to work closely with both Orthodontic and Oral & Maxillofacial Consultant colleagues to provide a fully comprehensive orthodontic service to the patients of the Wirral.
Main duties of the job
Please see attached job description for full details of the main duties for the job role,
For further information please do not hesitate to contact AnnMarie Creighton
About us
All new colleagues can expect to receive a warm and friendly Wirral welcome from the very first time they make contact with us. We are described as "competent and caring staff" by our patients.
Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is situated on The Wirral peninsula which has a stunning coastline and beautiful countryside surroundings, with great activities for its residents.
We are one of the largest and busiest acute Trusts in the North West of England, comprising of the Wirral's only Emergency Department. We provide a high quality range of acute care services and employ over 6,000 staff, who serve a population of approximately 400,000 people across Wirral, Ellesmere Port, Neston, North Wales and the wider North West footprint.
We have approximately 855 beds trust-wide and our financial turnover is in excess of £337m.
The Wirral is easily accessible with excellent transport links including motorway, train, bus or ferry and within easy reach to the major cities of Liverpool, Chester and Manchester as well as neighbouring North Wales.
Details
Date posted
25 February 2026
Pay scheme
Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade
Consultant
Salary
£109,725 to £145,478 a year per annum pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
A
Job locations
Arrowe Park Hospital,
Arrowe Park Road
Wirral
CH49 5PE
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description for full details of the main duties for the job role,
For further information please do not hesitate to contact AnnMarie Creighton
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description for full details of the main duties for the job role,
For further information please do not hesitate to contact AnnMarie Creighton
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
* Full registration with the United Kingdom General Dental Council (GDC).
* On the GDC Specialist Register in Orthodontics
* Possession of a Certificate of Accreditation of eligibility for a CCST in Orthodontics
Desirable
* MSc or equivalent in orthodontics
Experience
Essential
* Successful completion of an SAC-approved minimum three year training programme in Orthodontics.
* Membership in Orthodontics (M.Orth) or equivalent.
* Intercollegiate Fellowship Examination (ISFE) in Orthodontics or equivalent at time of appointment.
* Successful completion of an SAC - approved minimum two-year post-CCST training, or within 6 months of completion
* Current holders of an NHS or honorary NHS consultant contract in orthodontics are eligible to be shortlisted.
Teaching
Essential
* Experience of postgraduate and undergraduate teaching Experience of teaching junior staff.
Audit
Essential
* Effective participation in clinical audit.
Research
Essential
* Research relevant to the specialty.
Desirable
* Publications in refereed journals
Management
Essential
* Management of clinical service.
Personal
Essential
* Work independently.
* Good communication skills.
* Team skills.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
* Full registration with the United Kingdom General Dental Council (GDC).
* On the GDC Specialist Register in Orthodontics
* Possession of a Certificate of Accreditation of eligibility for a CCST in Orthodontics
Desirable
* MSc or equivalent in orthodontics
Experience
Essential
* Successful completion of an SAC-approved minimum three year training programme in Orthodontics.
* Membership in Orthodontics (M.Orth) or equivalent.
* Intercollegiate Fellowship Examination (ISFE) in Orthodontics or equivalent at time of appointment.
* Successful completion of an SAC - approved minimum two-year post-CCST training, or within 6 months of completion
* Current holders of an NHS or honorary NHS consultant contract in orthodontics are eligible to be shortlisted.
Teaching
Essential
* Experience of postgraduate and undergraduate teaching Experience of teaching junior staff.
Audit
Essential
* Effective participation in clinical audit.
Research
Essential
* Research relevant to the specialty.
Desirable
* Publications in refereed journals
Management
Essential
* Management of clinical service.
Personal
Essential
* Work independently.
* Good communication skills.
* Team skills.
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 (Opens in a new tab).
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 (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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 (Opens in a new tab).
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 (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Wirral University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Address
Arrowe Park Hospital,
Arrowe Park Road
Wirral
CH49 5PE
Employer's website
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Employer details
Employer name
Wirral University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Address
Arrowe Park Hospital,
Arrowe Park Road
Wirral
CH49 5PE
Employer's website
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