Locum Consultant Orthodontist

Job Overview We are pleased to invite applications for a Locum Consultant in Orthodontics for Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB), working across North Wales to cover a period of maternity leave. This is a great opportunity for an individual to experience the many benefits of living and working in Wales. The post is for up to 10 sessions over 6 months, with the possibility of further extension. Part‑time or job‑sharing applications will also be considered. The post benefits from the recently agreed Welsh consultant pay scale and is subject to the Welsh Consultant contract, which offers significant benefits compared to the English contract. Main Duties of the Job Collaborate with enthusiastic and supportive colleagues across the region to enhance the comprehensive Consultant service for North Wales. Treat severe and complex malocclusions to the highest standard, with peer support to optimise patient care and professional development. Emphasise multi‑disciplinary management, including Orthognathic Surgery and collaboration with Restorative Dentistry. Maintain strong academic, teaching and training links with Liverpool Dental Hospital, Bangor and Edge Hill Universities, and participate in quarterly Mersey, Cheshire & North Wales regional audit and consultant group meetings. Contribute to the Orthognathic Surgical Programme in liaison with maxillofacial colleagues. Contribute to the management of multidisciplinary cases with restorative and surgical colleagues. Support the North West Regional Cleft Lip and Palate Service, providing orthodontic supervision and treatment of cleft cases in the unit’s catchment area as part of a joint care approach. Provide clinical instruction, as required, to junior members of the clinical team and Orthodontic Therapists. Provide ongoing training to primary care practitioners. Working for Our Organisation Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) is Wales’s largest health organisation, with a budget of over £2.4 billion and a workforce of over 20,000 staff. The Board provides primary, community, mental health and acute hospital services for the population of North Wales across three acute hospitals and a network of community hospitals, health centres, clinics, and mental health units. It also coordinates or provides the work of GP practices and NHS services provided by dentists, opticians, and pharmacists across the region. Person Specification Qualifications Essential criteria Full GDC Registration Desirable criteria Intercollegiate Specialty Fellowship Exit Examination in Orthodontics, or equivalent before commencing the post Possession of a Certificate of Accreditation or eligibility for a CSST in Orthodontics or equivalent Fellowship in Dental Surgery or Membership of the Faculty of Dental Surgery or equivalent MSc or equivalent Specialist Membership in Orthodontics or equivalent Be on the GDC Specialist Register in Orthodontics Experience Essential criteria Successful completion of an SAC approved minimum three year training programme in Orthodontics or equivalent Commitment to continued professional development lifelong learning Desirable criteria Successful completion of an SAC approved minimum two year training in a fixed term training appointment (Post‑CCST/FTTA) in Orthodontics or within six months of completion of training which follows on from the pre‑CCST training period of 3 years or equivalent Experience in the management of craniofacial anomalies, including CLP Demonstration of CPD log book Ability Essential criteria Commitment to team approach and multi‑disciplinary working Counselling and communication skills Up‑to‑date with current practices in Orthodontics Desirable criteria Computing skills Audit Essential criteria Evidence of participation in clinical audit and understanding of the role of audit in improving medical/dental practice; understanding of clinical risk management and clinical governance Desirable criteria Critical appraisal skills Research Essential criteria Ability to appraise scientific literature critically Desirable criteria Evidence of initiating, progressing and concluding research projects with publication in refereed journals Active research interests Management Essential criteria Commitment to participating in and understanding of the management process Management of clinical service Desirable criteria Evidence of management training Involvement in service development Teaching Essential criteria Evidence of teaching medical/dental students and junior doctors/dentists at both postgraduate and undergraduate levels Desirable criteria Organisation of (undergraduate and/or postgraduate) teaching programmes Evidence of participation in education skills training Training in teaching Personal Qualities Essential criteria Evidence of ability to work both independently and in a team Flexible approach Good communication skills Desirable criteria Participation in appraisal skills course Leadership skills Contact Details Mr Benjamin Lewis – Consultant Orthodontist – Benjamin.RK.Lewis@wales.nhs.uk (03000 846441 / 03000 846442) Keiron Cranham – Lead Manager Surgical Directorate – Keiron.Cranham@wales.nhs.uk (03000 846825 / 03000 855047) #J-18808-Ljbffr