Job summary

This is a Fixed Term Orthodontic therapist position with 10 available PA which we anticipate will be split between two post holders. You will be part of the Dental and Maxillofacial Department, in the Sight & Sound Division,

The department provides maxillofacial surgery, orthodontic services and paediatric and restorative dentistry within the trust. Paediatric dental services are provided for children cared for by The North Thames Cleft Lip and Palate Service and the nationally commissioned Craniofacial, Beckwith-Weidermann and Epidermolysis Bullosa Services. In addition, care is provided for children and young people, usually already known to the Trust, who have complex medical needs that cannot be met outside a tertiary/quaternary children's hospital. Over 5000 patients are seen annually as outpatients within the dental department. The inpatient workload is just under 300 episodes.

The department has approximately 5-6 half day operating lists per week shared between the specialities. Children having dental treatment under general anaesthesia are admitted under a relevant medical team that is responsible for the inpatient medical care. In addition, the department tries to accommodate requests for ad hoc treatments or piggyback procedures during general anaesthesia for other procedures.

End date of Fixed term contract January 2027

Main duties of the job

Provision of a full range of orthodontic treatment for patients within the orthodontic therapist's scope of practice. The patient cohort consists of children with rare, complex or difficult to treat conditions, including those with a cleft lip and/or palate, craniosynostosis, craniofacial microsomia and Beckwith -Wiedemann syndrome.

This includes:

o Delivery of advanced orthodontic therapy with precision and care

o Communicating with clarity and compassion to patients

o Collection of relevant records for clinical audit and research

o Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to shape patient outcomes

o Contribute to clinical development and innovation

o Facilitating and participate in department meetings, audits, and quality assurance programmes, and promote evidence-based practice.

About us

We are keen to make our workforce as diverse as the communities we serve, and we hope to attract applications from underrepresented groups, including people with Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic heritage, people with a disability, and people from LGBTQ+ communities. By growing an ever more diverse workforce, we'll have a greater range of perspectives and knowledge, meaning that we can provide the children and young people at our hospital with even better care.

Our hospital is committed to creating an environment that is open and inclusive. Our staff are encouraged to engage with colleagues through the following networks: REACH (Race, Ethnicity and Cultural Heritage) ENABLED (Enhancing Abilities & Leveraging Disabilities Network), PRIDE and Women's networks; all of which are sponsored by a member of our Executive Management Team.

We want to ensure that all of our people, regardless of their background, are seen and heard. We want to attract applicants that share our commitment to inclusion and that understand diversity is a strength that is embraced and valued.