Band 7, Permanent post, 37.5 Hours per week

We are looking for an experienced and enthusiastic Orthodontic Therapist (Band 7) to join our highly motivated, professional and supportive Orthodontic team at The Rotherham Foundation Trust.

The successful candidate will have proven experience within the Orthodontic Therapist role and be able to evidence their current skills and knowledge as specified on the person specification. This vacancy is based within the Oral Maxillofacial Surgery Department.

Main duties of the job to undertake independent led clinics and liaise closely with the Orthodontic Team to manage and provide ongoing treatment plans.

The candidate will provide specialist contribution to the clinical management of patients requiring orthodontic treatment in collaboration with the multi-disciplinary team and maintain high standards of clinical care with reference to relevant research and evidence based practice.

As a senior member of the team the appointed candidate will be expected to participate in audit, research, clinical governance and quality improvement with the service.

They will be responsible for managing a small team of Dental Nurses and Support Workers. The post holder, were required, support the teaching, mentoring and assessment of students in the department, trainees and professional staff therefore promoting a learning culture.

Main duties of the job

The candidate will provide an Orthodontic Service, implementing care plans and performing a range of specialist clinical, restorative or preventative procedures according to care / treatment plans under direction of a dentist / orthodontist and maintaining and recording associated records.

You will 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.

You will be responsible for creating an environment where the patient is central to all decision-making and the delivery of high quality compassionate care is everyone's prime objective.

To provide a diagnosis for a patients condition including instigating appropriate clinical investigations and interpreting results to enable the development of an enhanced care package / immediate management plan to meet the physical and psychological needs of the patient.

Work as an autonomous practitioner through planning and prioritising own workload.

The job holder is accountable for their own professional work within their scope of practice as determined by the General Dental Council without direct supervision (in line with British Orthodontic Society Guidelines) and accountable for the actions of unqualified members of staff.

They will have highly developed accurate physical skills in the manipulation of fine dental tools and materials to a high degree of precision.

About us

The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust (TRFT) is a combined acute and community Trust serving our local population of around 270,000 people. Our vision is to always act the right way and be proud to provide exceptional healthcare to the communities of Rotherham.

As a Trust we are on a journey to excellence and our people and culture are at the heart of everything we do for patients. In the latest NHS Staff Survey, we are the second most improved Trust in England for would you recommend the Trust as a place to work?, and were one of the most improved for staff engagement overall.

But dont just take our word for it each year hundreds of colleagues receive nominations for our Excellence and Proud awards, showcasing our brilliant people and recognising their achievements. Our people make a difference to the lives of patients every day and we are proud of the improvements we are making.

All of our 5,100 colleagues are key to our improvement journey, and we are continuing to improve our services by upholding the Trusts values of Ambitious, Caring and Together. If you are passionate about making a difference, then please apply to join us on our journey to excellence.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached job description and person specification for full details of the role and responsibilities.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Diploma in Orthodontic Therapy or equivalent diploma.
• Qualified Orthodontic Dental Nurse registered through General Dental Council (GDC)
• Highly developed specialist knowledge acquired through qualifications supplemented by post graduate experience, specialist training, short courses.

Desirable

• Orthodontic Nursing Course Certificate in Oral Health.
• Certificate in Dental Radiology.
• Teaching Certificate.

Skills and Abilities

Essential

• Planning and organising:
• Demonstrates an ability to prioritise own workload and responds appropriately to urgent and emergency situations.
• Analytical approach to problem solving
• Experience of successfully operating in and delivering priorities in a team environment.
• Ability to deal with challenging situations in a formal setting
• Analytical and Judgement:
• Analyses highly complex data obtained from several data sources in order to inform decision making.
• Ability to analyse numerical and written data, assess options and draw appropriate initiatives.
• Communication and relationships:
• Able to present and receive highly complex, highly sensitive information within a multi-disciplinary team.
• Demonstrate effective written and
• verbal communication skills. Produce timely, accurate written/electronic records and
• documents
• Proven influencing and negotiation skills.

Desirable

• Recruitment and selection experience
• Appraisal skills

Physical and Practical

Essential

• Demonstrate manual dexterity, precision, fine motor skills and accuracy with the use of hand Instruments within a patient's oral cavity.
• Possess highly developed accurate physical skills in the manipulation of fine dental tools and materials to a high degree of provision.
• Ability to carry out the following procedures In preparation for treatment, Including:
• Orthodontic photographs
• Impressions/taking/Intra-oral scanning
• Occlusal bite registrations
• Ability to use a digital Intra-oral scanner
• Ability to try-In, fit, adjust, assemble and dismantle a variety of Intra and extra-oral appliances, Including but not limited to removable appliances, fixed appliances and functional appliances.
• Ability to assist In Investigations.
• Advanced keyboard skills
• Work flexibly within Job Plans, including occasional weekend lists.

Knowledge

Essential

• Specialist knowledge of a range of oral health procedures acquired through training.

Experience

Essential

• Managerial/supervisory experience
• Experience of successfully operating in and delivering priorities in a team environment
• Demonstrable experience and/or specialist training with specific client groups and those with complex needs.

Employer details

Employer name

The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The Rotherham Nhs Foundation Trust

Moorgate Road

Rotherham

South Yorkshire

S60 2UD

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