Locum Consultant Orthodontist (OMFS)
Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
CQC: GoodLondon
Salary
£113,565 – £150,569
Posted
4 days ago
About the role
This part-time Consultant in Orthodontics post sits within the OMFS Department at Homerton University Hospital and has been established to support the development of a new consultant-led orthognathic service. The post-holder will provide specialist orthodontic assessment, treatment planning and ongoing management for patients with complex dentofacial and skeletal discrepancies, working closely with OMFS colleagues and the wider multidisciplinary team to deliver safe, effective and high-quality care.
The main duties of the post include, but are not limited to, the following: Provide consultant-level orthodontic assessment, diagnosis, treatment planning and care for patients requiring specialist and multidisciplinary management, including orthognathic treatment. Work collaboratively with OMFS consultants and the wider multidisciplinary team in the development and delivery of the Trust's orthognathic service. Undertake new patient clinics, review clinics and treatment sessions, ensuring timely clinical decision-making, accurate record keeping and high standards of patient communication. Contribute to clinical governance, audit, quality improvement, CPD and service development activities in line with Trust and professional requirements. Support teaching, training and supervision of trainees and other staff, where appropriate, and contribute to the ongoing development of the department.