Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Part time Consultant in Orthodontics (2.5 PAs) to join the existing OMFS and Orthodontics service based at the Royal United Hospitals, Bath. This position is to support and reinforce the existing team of consultants.

The successful candidate will be expected to provide a full range of Orthodontic care as part of an established multidisciplinary team.

The main duties of the post involve undertaking outpatient clinics for new and follow-up patients with supervision of junior staff as appropriate as well as orthodontic treatment of complex malocclusions in collaboration with other specialities such as Maxillofacial, Oral Surgery and Restorative Dentistry The department is fully supported by a maxillofacial laboratory with access to digital planning software and 3D printing technology.

In this role you will provide, to a high standard, the full range of specialist diagnosis, treatment and care to patients who need orthodontic services. The post holder must demonstrate excellent attention to detail in all aspects of clinical and managerial work as well as being a strong clinical lead for trainees. We are an ambitious trust with a simple vision; to provide the communities we serve with excellent healthcare.

Bath is a UNESCO World Heritage Site located in the beautiful area of the Southwest and between areas of outstanding natural beauty.

Main duties of the job

The holder of this post will be a Consultant Orthodontist. All Consultants contribute to the general Orthodontic workload.

 The post will be based at the RUH Bath. The holder will participate in audit and directorate meetings and undertake administrative duties as required by the Lead Clinician of OMFS & Orthodontics.

A commitment to maintain professional expertise by attendance at meetings and courses is expected, and completion of diaries for CPD is essential.  It is also essential that you have an annual appraisal.

Attendance at, and organisation of, meetings is mandatory (MDT, departmental and governance).

Working for our organisation

At the RUH we put people at the heart of what we do, working together as one team to make a difference for our patients, each other, and our community. No matter what your role is, we value everyone’s contribution in supporting the exceptional, person-centred care we pride ourselves on.

We are proud to be  in the top 20 best hospitals to work for in the country. 

We are committed to creating a compassionate and inclusive environment. This can be seen in our growing community of staff networks – celebrating successes and creating opportunities to listen and learn. We value our differences, champion kindness and civility, and truly believe that diversity makes us stronger.

A culture of learning, developing and innovating is the thread that runs throughout our whole organisation. We want to support you to thrive, taking your career to its full potential.

We value staff wellbeing, with a well-established programme of support. We believe in a holistic approach spanning all aspects of living a healthy life, including physical, emotional, spiritual and financial wellbeing. We’ve even got a pool!

We are committed to supporting you and hope you want to join our team. In the meantime, find out more about living and working the beautiful historic city of Bath, learn about our extensive package of staff benefits, and read about how we’re providing healthcare fit for the future with the landmark Dyson Cancer Centre and our passion for research.