Locum Consultant Orthodontist (OMFS)

Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Job summary

This part-time Consultant in Orthodontics post sits within the OMFS Department at Homerton University Hospital and has been established to support the development of a new consultant-led orthognathic service. The post-holder will provide specialist orthodontic assessment, treatment planning and ongoing management for patients with complex dentofacial and skeletal discrepancies, working closely with OMFS colleagues and the wider multidisciplinary team to deliver safe, effective and high-quality care.

Main duties of the job

The main duties of the post include, but are not limited to, the following:

Provide consultant-level orthodontic assessment, diagnosis, treatment planning and care for patients requiring specialist and multidisciplinary management, including orthognathic treatment.

Work collaboratively with OMFS consultants and the wider multidisciplinary team in the development and delivery of the Trust’s orthognathic service.

Undertake new patient clinics, review clinics and treatment sessions, ensuring timely clinical decision-making, accurate record keeping and high standards of patient communication.

Contribute to clinical governance, audit, quality improvement, CPD and service development activities in line with Trust and professional requirements.

Support teaching, training and supervision of trainees and other staff, where appropriate, and contribute to the ongoing development of the department.

Person Specification

Qualification & Registration

Essential

  • Full registration with the General Dental Council (GDC)
  • Inclusion on the GDC Specialist List for Orthodontics
  • Completion of recognised specialist orthodontic training

Training & Experience

Essential

  • Appropriate training and experience to practise independently at consultant level. Clinical training equivalent to UK CCT in Orthodontics.
  • Experience in the assessment and management of complex orthodontic and orthognathic cases.
  • Experience of working within a multidisciplinary clinical team

Desirable

  • Experience contributing to the development or expansion of an orthognathic service

Clinical Skills & Knowledge

Essential

  • Expertise in multidisciplinary care, specifically the orthognathic interface
  • Sound knowledge of contemporary orthodontic and orthognathic practice
  • Understanding of clinical governance, risk management, and quality.

Leadership & Management

Essential

  • Ability to work collaboratively with OMFS and other colleagues
  • Evidence of effective communication and leadership skills

Desirable

  • Experience in service development or quality improvement initiatives.

Teaching & Audit

Essential

  • Commitment to continuing professional development (CPD)
  • Participation in audit and service evaluation

Desirable

  • Experience in teaching, training, or supervision of junior staff

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This 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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Closing Date: 19 July 2026

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