Consultant in Orthodontics

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, however 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).

Applicants must be fully registered with the General Dental Council and be on the General Dental Council’s Specialist Register for Orthodontics. For more information visit General Dental Council.

Applicants should also have obtained the ISFE in Orthodontics or be within 6 months of attainment at the time of interview for the post.

Informal enquiries to Dr Karen Shaw, Consultant Orthodontist wt or Dr Dean Barker, Consultant in Restorative Dentistry / Clinical Lead ADH kert.

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. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.

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. However, there will be a corresponding increase in the hourly rate so that 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 let us know by contacting our recruitment team at the earliest opportunity. Email us ruitmentt.

• 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 the environment is conducive to nurturing a positive culture, supported and delivered through our NHS and Social Care values.