Orthodontic Therapist | Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust
| Posting date: | 10 June 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £46,148 - £52,809 pa pro rata |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 10 July 2025 |
| Location: | Truro, TR1 3LJ |
| Company: | Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 7263792/156-7263792 |
Summary
Orthodontic Therapist
We have an exciting opportunity for an individual to join us here at Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust working with a multi-disciplinary Maxillo-Facial, Oral Surgery and Orthodontic team, as we transform the way we deliver oral health care across the scenic county of Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.Cornwall is a beautiful county which offers an outstanding quality of life; in particular it provides many opportunities for outdoor activities, with its sailing waters, surfing beaches and rugged coastal pathways for walking and cycling.
The post will consist of working closely with the clinical orthodontic team to implement care plans as requested and help provide complex orthodontic treatment.
o Collecting complete patient orthodontic records
o Interpreting treatment plans as directed by the Consultants and Specialists and clearly communicating them to patients, parents and carers.
o Placing, removing and adjusting fixed and removable orthodontic appliances.
o Working autonomously to make patients appliances safe.
o Delivering Oral Health Instruction and encouraging patients to comply with the care requirements of their treatment.
o Supporting the department's audit and research process through collating and managing information.
The Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust (RCHT) is the main provider of acute and specialist care services in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. We serve a population of around 500,000 people - a figure that can increase significantly with
visitors during the busiest times of the year. We employ approximately 6,700 staff and have a budget of approximately £580 million.
We are a teaching hospital in partnership with the University of Exeter Medical School, University of Plymouth School of Nursing and Midwifery, and Peninsula Dental School.
The Knowledge Spa on the Royal Cornwall Hospital site is the base for medical and nursing as well as ongoing education for health professions in clinical and non-clinical roles.
Keeping at the forefront of medical advances, we are continually developing our clinical services as well as our facilities and are committed to maximising the range of specialist care that can be offered locally. Allied to this is a growing reputation for research and innovation.
Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust is a research active organisation.
It’s establishedSouth West Clinical School in Cornwallexists to promote clinical academic career opportunities for nurses, midwives and allied health professionals interested in research and evidence-based activities. Read their research paper to find out more.
Website:https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/research/clinical-schools/royal-cornwall-hospitals-nhs-trust-clinical-school
https://doi.org/10.1177/17449871231209037
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• Professional registration and qualification checks
• Employment history and reference checks
• Occupational Health clearance
• Satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service check
• Right to work in the UK
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We reserve the right to close this advert early.
We may be able to offer flexible working. Please discuss at interview.
This advert closes on Tuesday 17 Jun 2025