Consultant in Orthodontics

Overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a permanent Consultant Orthodontist based at Aberdeen Dental Hospital and Institute of Dentistry. The position is full time 40 hours per week, although part time working will be considered.

This is a replacement post within the Orthodontic department. There are well established multi‑disciplinary clinics held on a weekly basis with colleagues from the Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and Restorative Dentistry Services. The service also provides orthodontic input for the regional Cleft Lip and Palate service which is part of the National Managed Clinical Network (Cleft Care Scotland).

• Provide orthodontic care within the Orthodontic department.
• Participate in multi‑disciplinary clinics with Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and Restorative Dentistry Services.
• Give orthodontic input for the regional Cleft Lip and Palate service.

• Fully registered with the General Dental Council and on the Specialist Register for Orthodontics.
• Obtained the ISFE in Orthodontics or be within 6 months of attainment at the time of interview for the post.

As from 1/4/26 the Agenda for Change full‑time working week will be reducing from 37 to 36 hours per week. Part‑time hours will be reduced pro‑rata. There will be a corresponding increase in the hourly rate so pay will not be affected.

As a disability confident employer we are committed to ensuring our recruitment processes are inclusive and accessible to all. If you need us to make any adjustments during the recruitment process, please contact our recruitment team ruitmentt.

NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.

Please note – if this post operates within Aberdeen City Low Emission Zone, you will be responsible for all costs associated with entering.

NHS Grampian forms one of the fourteen regional health boards of NHS Scotland and is responsible for providing health and social care services to a population of over 500,000 people living in Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire and Moray. As a board we strive to ensure an environment conducive to nurturing a positive culture, supported and delivered through our NHS and Social Care values.