Orthodontic Therapist

Part-time
- Contract Type: Permanent
- Portman Location: Ilkley - Portman Smile Clinic Ilkley
- Vacancy Type: Hygienist/Therapist/Ortho Therapist
- Department: Practices - Orthodontics

We have a new opportunity available for an** Orthodontic Therapist **to join our established and well regarded specialist team at** Portman Smile Clinic Ilkley, LS29 8PB.**

Portman Smile Clinic Ilkley is a specialist orthodontic clinic. We opened our modern, 3 surgery specialist practice in April 2022 and are now seeking an Orthodontic Therapist to join the team. Portman Smile Clinic Ilkley is one of 70 specialist orthodontic clinics within the Portman Dentex group, making us the leading orthodontic provider in the UK. The practice has fantastic feedback from patients, 89% of our patients would recommend us to their friends and family and we currently have a 4.9 (out 5) Google rating.

**You will be working with Consultant, Trevor Hodge**. In 2007 Trevor co-founded the first UK course to train Orthodontic Therapists and in 2015 he was appointed Honorary Clinical Associate Professor in Orthodontics at the University of Leeds. Since 2007 Trevor has also been active in private practice and in 2018 he achieved European Board Orthodontist accreditation and won the BOS Maurice Berman Prize for Clinical Excellence for the second time.

**We can offer**:

- 1 day per week with surgery space available on Mondays, hours to be discussed with the option of a long day if this is your preference (but not essential)
- You will be joining an established and highly experienced team consisting of 2 Specialist Orthodontists, 4 qualified Nurses, and you will be one of 3 Orthodontic Therapists.
- A modern, purpose built practice which includes: iTero scanner, Digital X Ray, OPG and Ceph machine
- You will be working directly with a highly skilled and experienced Consultant Orthodontist, Trevor Hodge.
- A fantastic opportunity to join this specialist practice
- Accessing the practice: The clinic is based inside the International Development centre, on the ground floor and there is free parking on site
- The practice is also within walking distance of two train stations, Ilkley and also Ben Rhydding with regular services.

**Our Orthodontic Therapy roles are employed and as such offer a wide range of benefits, such as**:

- GDC, Indemnity and CPD costs covered
- Practice bonus scheme - our colleagues are key to Portman’s success, so you’ll be entitled to a bonus based on your practice’s performance
- Special days - in addition to your holiday allowance and bank holidays, you are also able to take special days off for occasions such as your birthday, getting married, moving house and more
- Enhanced maternity and paternity leave
- Paid company sick pay
- Life assurance and contributory pension scheme
- Employee Referral Scheme - earn up to £3000 per referral
- Employee Assistance Programme - 24/7, 365 days a year confidential helpline and counselling service providing help and advice on a range of topics
- Cycle to work scheme
- Benefits platform with access to discounted shopping, cinema, travel, and much more

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**Additional Information**:
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity, equity and inclusion in our workplace. We are committed to creating an environment of mutual respect and are dedicated to providing equal employment opportunities regardless of race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, pregnancy or maternity, marital or civil partner status, disability, age, or nationality.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity, equity and inclusion in our workplace. We are committed to creating an environment of mutual respect and are dedicated to providing equal employment opportunities regardless of race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, pregnancy or maternity, marital or civil partner status, disability, age, or nationality.