Specialist Grade Orthodontics

Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

The closing date is 18 January 2026

Are you an orthodontist looking to add variety in your working life?

We have a great opportunity for a specialist who wants to get involved in the management of patients with more complex orthodontic needs. This is an opportunity to increase your confidence in treating patients who require multidisciplinary care or who have additional medical needs or a learning disability.

• Treat patients with more complex orthodontic needs with consultant oversight
• Deliver high quality, customer focused care

At DCHFT, we pride ourselves on the care we provide for our patients, and on the culture, we are creating for our staff. We work hard to create a fair, inclusive environment for our staff

Our Mission is to work in partnership to provide high quality, compassionate services and to nurture an environment where people can be at their best. Our vision is healthier lives, empowered citizens, thriving communities.

We are a Trust that celebrates diversity, and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applications from people in all under-represented groups.

We understand that some applicants may choose to use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in preparing their application materials. While this is not discouraged, we kindly remind candidates that all submissions must be truthful and accurately reflect your own experiences and suitability for this role.
Personal integrity and authenticity are central to our recruitment process. We value honesty and appreciate applications that are genuine and representative of the individual behind them.

• Provide orthodontic treatment to patients with complex orthodontic needs (Level 3b) allocated by the Orthodontic Consultants.
• Where appropriate to treatment plan orthodontic care for less complex cases.
• To support the running of the orthodontic service through clinical governance activity and education of support staff.

• Full GDC registration and on the GDC Specialist Register for Orthodontics
• Holds a qualification as an Orthodontic Specialist: MOrth
• To have undertaken an MScD or DDS or equivalent

• Experience of multidisciplinary working
• Evidence of ability to perform orthodontic procedures without immediate supervision
• 12 years clinical experience in Orthodontics

• Good knowledge of and ability to use spoken and written English
• Participation in continuing professional development (CPD) scheme and, where relevant, evidence of past participation
• Ability to develop effective working relationships with all levels of staff
• Good time management skills and ability to cope with and organise effectively own workload
• Understanding clinical governance and the responsibilities it implies
• Knowledge of the principles of and evidence of participation in clinical audit

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions 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.

Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust