Orthodontic Therapist | Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust
| Posting date: | 01 May 2024 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £42,471 - £50,364 Pro Rata - p.a. inc. HCA |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 31 May 2024 |
| Location: | London, SE1 9RT |
| Company: | Guys and St Thomas NHS Foundation Trust |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | 6226753/196-LIS8419 |
Summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a proactive self-motivated and experienced Orthodontic Therapist to join the Dental Team.
You will provide a specialist contribution to the clinical management of patients requiring orthodontic treatment working in collaboration with multidisciplinary professionals in order to enhance overall patient care.
The post holder will work as part of the multi-disciplinary dental team and is also expected to assist with clinical education and training in their speciality to members of that team and students. The post holder will also be expected to contribute to research when appropriate within the overall Kings College London Dental Institute.
Provide an orthodontic service implementing care plans and performing non-complex orthodontic procedures.
Provide a specialist contribution to the clinical management of patients requiring orthodontic treatment working in collaboration with multidisciplinary professionals in order to improve patient care.
Partaking in teaching, mentoring and assessment of students, trainees and professional staff therefore promoting a learning culture.
Facilitate and participate in audit and quality assurance programmes, and promoting evidence based practice.
Conduct research and audit on delivery of patient care.
Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust comprises five of the UK’s best known hospitals – Guy’s, St Thomas’, Evelina London Children’s
Hospital, Royal Brompton and Harefield – as well as community services in Lambeth and Southwark, all with a long history of high quality care,
clinical excellence, research and innovation.
We are among the UK’s busiest, most successful foundation trusts. We provide specialist care for patients including heart and lung, cancer and
renal services as well as a full range of local hospital and community services for people in Lambeth and Southwark.
We have around 22,700 staff, making us one of the largest NHS Trusts in the country and one of the biggest employers locally. We aim to reflect
the diversity of the communities we serve and continue to develop new and existing partnerships with local people, patients, and neighbouring
NHS organisations, local authorities and charitable bodies and GPs.
We strive to recruit and retain the best staff as the dedication and skills of our employees lie at the heart of our organisation and ensure that our
services are of the highest quality, safe and focused on our patients.
For further information on the role and responsibilities of the Orthodontic Therapist at GSTT , please see the attached Job description and Job Specification.
This advert closes on Wednesday 8 May 2024