Orthodontic Therapist
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 29 Ionawr 2026 |
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| Cyflog: | £44,485.00 i £52,521.00 bob blwyddyn |
| Gwybodaeth ychwanegol am y cyflog: | £44485.00 - £52521.00 a year |
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 10 Chwefror 2026 |
| Lleoliad: | Sidcup, Kent, DA14 6LT |
| Cwmni: | NHS Jobs |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | C9213-26-0111 |
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Clinical Responsibilities In collaboration with the Consultant, patient and their family (as appropriate), identify their individual care needs when formulating a management plan, ensuring a holistic approach to care. Clean and prepare tooth surfaces ready for orthodontic treatment Identify, select, use and maintain appropriate instruments Insert passive removable orthodontic appliances Insert removable appliances activated or adjusted by a dentist Remove fixed appliances, orthodontic adhesives and cement Identify, select, prepare and place auxiliaries Take clinical records, which include photographs and impressions Make a patients orthodontic appliance safe in the absence of a dentist Fit orthodontic headgear Fit orthodontic face bows which have been adjusted by a dentist Take occlusal records including orthognathic facebow readings Take intra and extra-oral photographs Fit tooth separators Place brackets and bands Prepare, insert, adjust and remove arch wires previously prescribed or, where necessary, activated by a dentist Give advice on appliance care and oral health instruction, to both and patient carers Fit bonded retainers Carry out Index of Orthodontic Treatment Need (IOTN) screening, under the direction of a dentist or direct to patients Make appropriate referrals to other healthcare professionals Keep full, accurate and contemporaneous patient records Give appropriate patient advice Monitor and ensure cleanliness and infection prevention/control measures are adhered to. Communication and Representation Use advanced communication and interpersonal skills. Provide and receive information of a highly complex, sensitive or contentious nature. Deliver written and verbal information in an understandable way to patients and/or relatives/carers, consultants and other healthcare colleagues. Dealing with verbal complaints following correct protocols. The post holder will need to be able to communicate potential complex information to ensure that any barriers that the patient may have to understanding the treatment is explained clearly. Work as part of the multidisciplinary team fostering good interdepartmental relationships and helping to achieve high morale for patients and staff and continuous quality improvement. Lead and promote programmes of health education and health promotion and involve patients and carers appropriately in decision-making. Shared responsibility with the other clinicians for covering for colleagues during periods of annual leave and short-term sickness. To contribute to departmental research interests in accordance with the Trusts R&D framework. Administrative Responsibilities Manage own clinics and appointments, liaising with patients and clerical staff to ensure the care pathway is well organised. Maintain up to date records and ensure that confidentiality is respected at all times. Maintain a commitment to improving the quality of service provided.