Permanent Consultant Orthodontist
York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
The closing date is 05 February 2026
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.
Candidates must have an entry on the relevant GDC Specialist Register via:
- CCST (proposed CCST date must be within 6 months of interview)
- Or has passed the ISFE in Orthodontics or will have successfully sat the ISFE within 6 months of the interview date
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.
Previous applicants need not apply!
Main duties of the job
You will be working alongside two Orthodontic Consultant colleagues, one of whom also has clinical commitments at York and Scarborough Hospitals and one who has clinical commitments at York and Harrogate District Hospitals. There are also clinical assistants, specialty dentists and orthodontic therapists across the sites to support the provision of orthodontic treatment. The dental nursing team is excellent and extremely helpful, as are our secretary and reception team.
You will also be working with two Restorative Dentistry Consultants and several Maxillofacial surgeons, two of whom undertake Orthognathic surgery which is fully 3D planned using custom surgical plates and cutting guides for both single and bimaxillary procedures. Joint orthodontic/restorative patients have access to a full catalogue of treatment options including dental implants and associated hard and soft tissue augmentation.
There are excellent teaching and research opportunities, as the successful applicant will be involved in the supervision, teaching and training of specialty orthodontic registrars shared with Leeds Dental Institute and funded by HEE Yorkshire and Humber. The Trust is actively raising its research profile.
About us
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 – an area covering 3,400 square miles, and which includes Scarborough and Bridlington. We are the largest provider of healthcare in the region and we are incredibly proud of our 8,500 staff, working across 9 hospital sites.
Our mission is to be a valued and trusted partner within our care system, delivering safe effective care to the population we serve. We're situated in a fantastic part of the country: home to two national parks, a beautiful coastline, and the city of York, which is consistently voted one of the best to live in the UK.
In joining the Trust, you will have access to a wide range of staff benefits including health and wellbeing support, finance schemes and discounts. There is also a competitive relocation package of up to £18,000. To support your learning and development you will be entitled to a study leave budget of £3,000 across three years, along with support from our learning and development team. The Trust also offers an extra 2 days annual leave for consultants on top of the existing allowance as detailed in the 2008 – Consultant Terms and Conditions. More info on the Trust's website in the 'Working for Us'.
Job responsibilities
Please see job description attached, there you will find the proposed job plan!
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
Person Specification
Qualifications
* Hold a licence to practise with the GDC
* Entry on the relevant GDC Specialist Register via:
- CCST (proposed CCST date must be within 6 months of interview)
- Or Has passed the ISFE in Orthodontics or will have successfully sat the ISFE within 6 months of the interview date
* Substantive NHS experience
Clinical Practice
* Experience of working in a range of MDTs including Orthognathic and Restorative
Mentoring and Teaching
* Experience of undertaking audits and presenting their findings
* Experience of supervising specialty trainees
* Involves patients in decisions about their care
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exemptions 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.
Address
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