Job overview
This is a developmental post and successful applicant will start as Band 5.
Successful candidate would be appointed as Band 5 Trainee Orthodontic Therapist and following a set Orthodontic Therapy training programme would then progress to Band 6 Orthodontic Therapist following completion of the programme and any qualifications/experience required.
Successful applicant would then progress to Band 7 Orthodontic Therapist following completion of the programme and any qualifications/experience required.
The post-holder will carry out orthodontic treatment for patients under the prescription and supervision of an Orthodontic Specialist (most likely Consultant Orthodontist). All treatment carried out will be within the Orthodontic Therapy scope of practice as determined by the General Dental Council (GDC).
The post-holder will enrol and participate in an appropriate Orthodontic Therapy training programme with a view to obtaining the Diploma in Orthodontic Therapy (or equivalent) at the end of the training course. This will enable them to be entered on to the GDC register as an Orthodontic Therapist.
Upon satisfactory completion of the Diploma in Orthodontic Therapy, the post holder will be eligible to progress to a Band 6 role. Further pay progression will be considered subject to experience and satisfactory progress and appraisal.
Delivery of orthodontic treatment under the supervision of the Consultant Orthodontists within the Orthodontic Therapy scope of practice.
Main duties of the job
Provision of a full range of orthodontic care (within the Orthodontic Therapy scope of practice) under the supervision of a Consultant Orthodontist.
The post holder will ensure that they are up to date with their continuing professional development (as set out by the General Dental Council) and participate in the Trusts statutory and mandatory training programme.
Please note this post may close at sufficient applicants.
Working for our organisation
South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust offers leadership and improvement training to all new staff. This training programme has been designed to support our staff in developing their understanding of leadership and management skills. You will be expected to attend the following training sessions:
Your Leadership Impact
Leading Your Team to Success
Service Improvement for Beginners
Developing your Service Improvement Skills
The leadership and improvement programme aims to:
Explore leadership within the NHS
Promote Trust values and behaviours
Develop your leadership effectiveness and skills
Equip you with the necessary knowledge and skills to lead and complete service improvements within the scope of your role.
After you complete these three and a half days of training you will be able to explore further leadership and improvement training opportunities. We also offer further in-house courses and bitesize programmes through our Leadership and Improvement Team.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see the full job description and person specification document(s) attached for main responsibilities of the role.
Person specification
Qualification & Training
Essential criteria
1. Full registration with the United Kingdom General Dental Council (GDC) (Band 5,6,7)
2. Dental nursing qualification/ dental technology qualification/ dental therapy qualification(Band 5,6,7)
3. Numeracy and Literacy Level 2 or Maths & English (English Language or English Literature) GCSE A-C/4-9 or Maths & English O Level/GCE A-C or Maths & English CSE Grade 1 or NARIC/ENIC which compares the qualification to UK GCSE ( 5,6,7)
4. Evidence of training and qualification of Diploma in Orthodontic Therapy (Band 6,7)
5. Specialist training and experience of varied patient groups with complex needs (Band 6,7)
Desirable criteria
6. NEBDN Certificate in Orthodontic Dental Nursing
Knowledge & Skills
Essential criteria
7. Ability to organise and prioritise complex demands. (Band 5,6,7)
8. Computer literate and able to adapt to utilising multiple IT support 5,6,7)
9. Excellent manual dexterity 5,6,7)
10. Awareness of safeguarding procedures(Band 5,6,7)
11. Ability to carry out precision activities using dental instruments(Band 5,6,7)
12. Excellent manual dexterity skills(Band 5,6,7)
13. Awareness of safeguarding procedures(Band 5,6,7)
14. Experience of different treatment techniques and appliances in orthodontics(Band 6)
15. Experience and knowledge of clinical audit (Band 6 and 7)
16. Wide range of experience of different treatment techniques and appliances in orthodontics(Band 7)
Experience
Essential criteria
17. Experience of working as a dental nurse in orthodontics(Band 5,6,7)
18. Satisfactory completion of Orthodontic Therapy training programme and portfolio(Band 6)
19. Post-qualification experience of working as an Orthodontic Therapist. (Band 7)
Disclosure and Barring Checks (DBS)
It is now the policy of South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust that all successful candidates who are new to the Trust who require DBS clearance for the post they have been offered, are required to pay the cost of their DBS. The method of payment for this is via salary deduction from your first month's pay.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. We welcome applications from the Black and Minority Ethnic (BAME) Network; LGBT+ Network; Disability and Long-Term Health Conditions Network, Faith Network, Childless not by Choice Network and the Menopause Support Group.
As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you.
If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, email our team at
Right to Work in the UK
The Trust welcomes applications from all candidates who meet the criteria for the role. Please note that from January 2021, to work in the UK all candidates who are not UK or Republic of Ireland (RoI) nationals require sponsorship unless you have permission to work via another route. Non UK / RoI candidates wishing to apply can self-assess the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship here Work in the UK - (.
Please provide full and accurate details of your current immigration status on the application form. Your current immigration status will not be considered as part of the shortlisting or interview process.
Please note that not everyone needs a Skilled Worker visa. If you are applying for a vacancy in health or adult social care, you may be eligible to apply for the Health and Care Worker visa instead.
We are able to offer sponsorship for a Health and Care Worker or Skilled Worker visa, subject to candidate and position eligibility. Please review the job eligibility guidance for skilled workers here: Skilled Worker visa: Your job - ( and for the Health and Care Worker visa here: Skilled Worker visa: eligible healthcare and education jobs - (
Please note: if the job you are applying for does not meet the eligibility criteria above, we will be unable to offer you sponsorship and you will need to explore whether you may be eligible to apply for an alternative immigration route which will secure your right to work in the UK before you apply. If you are in the UK already on a visa, please ensure you have no restrictions that would prevent you from taking this post.
The Trust encourages and supports all applicants to be fully vaccinated against both COVID19 and influenza.
Please be aware, there are occasions where some vacancies may close prior to the closing date advertised. This will only happen where sufficient applications are received AND will be made evident on the job advert.
Please note if you are successfully shortlisted, we will contact you via the email address that you have applied from so please ensure you check your emails regularly.
Existing employees of South Tees NHS Foundation Trust currently on the Redeployment Register, who meet the essential criteria for this post, will be shortlisted and interviewed prior to all other applicants.