Locum Consultant in Orthodontics

Locum Consultant in Orthodontics

The closing date is 04 January 2026

We are looking to appoint to a 5.5 PA Locum Consultant Orthodontist Post with Sheffield Teaching Hospitals (STH) NHS Foundation Trust based at the Charles Clifford Dental Hospital (CCDH). This appointment is for an initial 12 months.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a friendly, ambitious and dynamic team, united by a strong interest in providing high quality clinical work and a shared dedication in ensuring delivery of the highest possible standard of training.

Any candidate who is unable for personal reasons to work for 5.5 PAs will be eligible to be considered for the post; if such a person is appointed, modification of the job content will be discussed on a personal basis with the Trust in consultation with Orthodontic Consultant colleagues.

Should any further vacancies arise shortlisted applicants will be considered.

• Delivery of routine and complex orthodontic treatment for residents of Sheffield and surrounding areas.
• Delivery of multidisciplinary clinical skills to complement complex specialist treatment already provided in the department. This will include, but is not limited to, having an MDT approach to the management of orthognathic patients on joint OMFS
  - Orthodontic clinics, and hypodontia clinics.
• Clinical training and supervision of postgraduate students, StRs and Post-CCST trainees within the Dental Hospital and on external courses including on the Northern Universities Consortium (NUC) programme.
• Clinical training and supervision of Orthodontic Therapists.
• Teaching of dental undergraduates and hygiene and therapy students across all 5 or 2 years of their studies, respectively, and participation in undergraduate university examinations, elective programme, personal tutee programme and interviews as required.
• Conduct of their clinical practice in accordance with the principles of sound clinical governance and will take a full part in the Trust's clinical governance activities.
• Commitment to continuing medical education and appraisal.

Located on rolling hills and dissected by river valleys, Sheffield is one of the greenest and most wooded cities in Europe. More than a third of the city lies inside the beautiful Peak District National Park, and it is virtually surrounded by open countryside. Its central location and excellent transport links also means it is less than two hours from most major metropolitan areas.

Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's busiest and most successful NHS foundation trusts. This is an exceptional opportunity to join an award winning and internationally recognised team, with a focus on innovation, research and high quality care, as well as family friendly working, and we are keen to discuss with individuals about how we can support their ambitions.

Please refer to the supporting job description and person specification which will outline the duties of the role including an indicative job plan.

The successful candidate must be registered with the GDC. For further information please visit the GDC website and click on the Registration and Licensing link.

Non-UK/EEA applicants should ensure they are aware of the recent changes to the Immigration rules. For further information on how this may affect your application visit the UK Government website.

Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust promotes Equality of opportunity and Diversity within the workplace.

• Full and Specialist registration (with a licence to practise) with the General Dental Council (GDC) or be eligible for registration within six months of interview.
• Name on the specialist register for relevant specialty or eligible within 6 months of the date of the interview. If an applicant is UK trained, they must also be a holder of a Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) or be within six months of award of CCT by date of interview.
• MFDS or FDSRCS plus FDS (Orth) or equivalent.
• Name on the GDC Specialist list in Orthodontics.
• SAC approved training in Orthodontics leading to Accreditation, or equivalent for other EEA national or SAC approved Fixed Term Training Appointment in Orthodontics leading to attainment of Intercollegiate Specialty Fellowship Exam FDS (Orth) or equivalent for other EEA national.
• Distinctions, prizes, awards, scholarships, higher degrees, eg: MClin Dent

• Experience in performing clinical audit
• Completion and publication of a substantive audit project or service improvement project

• Demonstrates behaviour consistent with PROUD values
• Good oral and written communication skills
• Excellent team working skills
• The applicant must demonstrate skills in listening, reading, writing and speaking the English language that enables effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues as set out in the GMC' good medical practice (2013).

• Evidence of the…