Dental Orthodontic Therapist | University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 27 Mehefin 2025 |
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| Cyflog: | Heb ei nodi |
| Gwybodaeth ychwanegol am y cyflog: | £47,810 - £54,710 pa po rata |
| Oriau: | Rhan Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 27 Gorffennaf 2025 |
| Lleoliad: | Bristol, BS2 8LY |
| Cwmni: | University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | 7306096/387-S6096-NG |
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Are you a skilled Orthodontic Therapist ready to take your career to the next level? Join our dynamic team at Bristol Dental Hospital and make a real impact on patient care in a supportive, forward-thinking environment.
What you'll do:
• Deliver advanced orthodontic therapy with precision and care
• Communicate complex treatment plans with clarity and compassion
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to shape patient outcomes
• Contribute to clinical development and innovation
What we offer:
• Band 7 salary + up to 33 days annual leave (pro rata)
• NHS Pension Scheme – secure your future
• A vibrant, learning-focused environment with real career progression
Bring your expertise, empathy, and enthusiasm – and help us shape smiles and change lives.
Main Duties of the Orthodontic Therapist
Communication & Relationship Skills
• Communicate effectively with patients, carers, and staff across all levels.
• Explain complex treatment plans and sensitive information with tact.
• Promote a positive learning environment and support staff development.
• Maintain patient confidentiality and liaise across departments.
Clinical & Analytical Responsibilities
• Perform advanced orthodontic procedures under consultant supervision.
• Assess and respond to patients’ complex needs, including emergencies.
• Evaluate oral health and discuss treatment risks, benefits, and cooperation requirements.
• Contribute to clinical decision-making and care planning.
• Support internal audits and clinical governance activities.
Planning & Organisational Skills
• Prioritise workload and adapt plans as needed.
• Collect and record clinical data accurately.
• Contribute to service development and education initiatives.
• Supervise others and foster a culture of continuous learning.
Physical Skills
• Demonstrate high levels of manual dexterity and precision.
• Maintain focus and concentration during procedures.
• Provide reassurance to anxious patients.
Responsibility for Patient Care
• Deliver orthodontic treatment and specialist advice.
• Develop evidence-based care models to enhance patient experience.
• Conduct risk assessments and respond to emergencies.
• Collaborate with consultants to tailor holistic care plans.
University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) is one of the largest acute Trusts in the country, bringing together a combined workforce of over 13,000 staff and over 100 different clinical services across 10 different sites, serving a core population of more than 500,000 people across South West England. UHBW has been rated by the CQC as ‘Good’ overall and our staff are proud to deliver excellent care to the people of Bristol, Weston and beyond. As a forward- thinking multi-award winning Trust and a digital exemplar committed to improving patient care, our world-leading research and innovations are having a positive local and global impact. Our hospitals are spread across Bristol and Weston, join us and you can enjoy the very best of both worlds; city living within a stone’s throw of the countryside or beside the seaside, both with easy access to all that the South West has to offer. UHBW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your application in order to ensure we’re meeting our pledge.
For a more detailed job description and main responsibilities, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.
This advert closes on Wednesday 9 Jul 2025
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