Orthodontic Consultant

BDS Must hold full GDC Registration and GDC Specialist Registration at commencement Possession of a certificate of accreditation or eligibility for a CCST in orthodontics or equivalent Intercollegiate speciality fellowship Exit Examination in Orthodontics, or within 6 months of ISFE, or equivalent before commencing consultant post.

Desirable

MSc, MFGDP

Experience
Essential

Current holder of an NHS or honorary NHS consultant contract in orthodontics are eligible to be shortlisted Successful 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 speciality

Skills, ability and knowledge
Essential

Ability to communicate effectively . Clinical judgement: experience in making clinical decisions and managing risk. Evidence of participation in audit Experience of postgraduate and undergraduate teaching at an appropriate level. Proven ability to work effectively in different clinical settings required. Management skills.

Desirable

Management course

Personal Qualities
Essential

Ability to travel as required Effective communication skills. Good working relationships with colleagues. Works in partnership with patients Commitment to ongoing professional development Organisation & planning skills

331-L0340524-A

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