Orthodontic Consultant RLI

Go back University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS TrustOrthodontic Consultant RLIThe closing date is 08 October 2025The University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust (UHMB) invites applications for two full-time Consultant Orthodontist to join our busy Orthodontic team. These posts attract 10 PA's in total and there may be the opportunity for an honorary teaching position with the University of Central Lancashire (UCLan) for undergraduate and postgraduate teaching.The post will be based in Lancaster at the Royal Lancaster Infirmary but will also involve clinical activity at other sites within the Trust.For the successful candidate the job plan will be negotiable.Main duties of the jobThe maxillofacial unit also provides teaching for those for University of Central Lancashire (UCLan) students based at the Morecambe Dental Education Centre and has close links with UCLan School of Dentistry in Preston. The teams has recently been joined by Honorary Consultants in Endodontics, Prosthodontics and Periodontics, based at UCLAN and there is scope for further development in this area.There are offices, secretarial and computer facilities on all of our sites. We have and electronic EPR and PACs system for radiography and digital photography across the Bay.There is a fully equipped maxillofacial laboratory based at the Royal Lancaster Infirmary with high quality and skilled technical support.You should be fully registered with the General Dental Council with a licence to practice and on the specialist list for Orthodontics. You should have successfully completed, or be within 6 months of an SAC approved training in Orthodontics or equivalent at the time of interview.About usWe operate from three main hospitals-Furness General Hospital (FGH) in Barrow, the Royal Lancaster Infirmary (RLI), and Westmorland General Hospital (WGH) in Kendal, as well as a number of community healthcare premises including Millom Hospital and GP Practice, Queen Victoria Hospital in Morecambe, and Ulverston Community Health Centre.FGH and the RLI have a range of General Hospital services, with full Emergency Departments, Critical/Coronary Care units and various Consultant-led services.WGH provides a range of General Hospital services, together with an Urgent Treatment Centre, that can help with a range of non-life threatening conditions such as broken bones and minor illnesses.All three main hospitals provide a range of planned care including outpatients, diagnostics, therapies, daycase and inpatient surgery. In addition, a range of local outreach services and diagnostics are provided from community facilities across Morecambe Bay.Job responsibilitiesTo read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay visiting our website https://www.uhmb.nhs.uk/The Unit provides a comprehensive secondary care service in all aspects of Orthodontics including the management of hypodontia and patients that require orthognathic surgery in conjunction with our Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery and Restorative Dentistry teams. There is an active Orthodontic Managed Clinical Network which includes the local acute Trusts and specialist practitioners across the Lancashire & South Cumbria region.The unit consists of 1 Consultant Orthodontist, 1 Apprentice Orthodontic Therapist and an overseas MTI Specialist Orthodontic Trainee.Person SpecificationEducation and qualificationsBDS; Must hold full GDC Registration and GDC Specialist Registration at commencementPossession of a certificate of accreditation or eligibility for a CCST in orthodontics or equivalentIntercollegiate speciality fellowship Exit Examination in Orthodontics, or within 6 months of ISFE, or equivalent before commencing consultant post.MSc, MFGDPExperienceCurrent holder of an NHS or honorary NHS consultant contract in orthodontics are eligible to be shortlistedSuccessful completion of an SAC approved 2-year minimum training programme in a Fixed Term Training Appointment, or Orthodontics, or within 6 months of completion of training, or equivalent, which follows on from the pre CCST training period of 3 years, or equivalent.Applicants who are Nationals from another European country, or elsewhere overseas would have to show equivalence to the 5year training period in the NHS required for specialitySkills, ability and knowledgeAbility to communicate effectively .Clinical judgement: experience in making clinical decisions and managing risk.Evidence of participation in auditExperience of postgraduate and undergraduate teaching at an appropriate level.Proven ability to work effectively in different clinical settings required.Management coursePersonal QualitiesAbility to travel as requiredGood working relationships with colleagues.Works in partnership with patientsCommitment to ongoing professional developmentDisclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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.University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Trust #J-18808-Ljbffr