Job summary Applications are warmly invited for a substantive consultant as part of the expansion of our University Hospitals of Northamptonshire Orthodontic Service. You will join our team of 4 Orthodontic Consultants working across UHL working with ourMaxillofacial colleagues and laboratory colleagues, treating patients across hospital sites in Northamptonshire. As part of the Orthodontic Team you will be supported in all aspects of the role, but you will also support, coach and impart your knowledge and experience to your team. The department has close teaching and training links to the East Midlands Deanery for DCTs, and has an orthodontic speciality trainees working within the team, as well as therapists and laboratory colleagues at both sites. Interview date - TBC Main duties of the job Flexibility: The department are delighted to consider candidates who would prefer a less than 10PA contract, and flexible working is supported. Timetable: The timetable will involve a regular commitment to routine secondary care orthodontic clinics, as well as fortnightly joint orthognathic clinics Teaching: Our proximity to London and Birmingham (1hour) means we train a London Orthodontic StR, and regularly host and attend national study meetings About us Northampton General Hospital is one of the largest employers in the area and we are on an exciting journey. All of our divisions are committed to doing things better, with more efficiency as we update, modernise, and advance. We have also entered into a Group Model with neighbouring Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and become University Hospitals of Northamptonshire. Our Excellence Values o Compassion o Accountability o Respect o Integrity o Courage We want to recruit the best people to deliver our services across the University Hospitals of Northamptonshire and help to unleash everyone's full potential. As an organisation, we value how we communicate and promote our vacancies to all communities. The Hospital Group encourages applications from people who identify from all protected groups, especially those from BAME, Disabled and LGBTQ+ backgrounds as these are underrepresented in our hospitals. We understand that we need to work with colleagues from diverse backgrounds and make sure the environment they work in is inclusive and collaborative. We have active Networks that promote and support colleagues from all backgrounds. This ensures everyone feels supported and has a sense of belonging working for Kettering and Northampton General Hospitals. Details Date posted 19 May 2025 Pay scheme Hospital medical and dental staff Grade Consultant Salary £105,504 to £139,882 a year per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Part-time Reference number 265-7220461 Job locations Northampton General Hospital Cliftonville Northampton NN1 5BD Job description Job responsibilities Job description There is no on call commitment 10PA contract is highly flexible but will involve joint hospital clinical activity Person Specification: See chart on the attached JD / Brochure Job description Job responsibilities Job description There is no on call commitment 10PA contract is highly flexible but will involve joint hospital clinical activity Person Specification: See chart on the attached JD / Brochure Person Specification Qualifications and Training Essential BDS or equivalent qualification Entry on GDC Specialist Register for Orthodontics Success in Intercollegiate Specialty Examination or equivalent or within 6 months of completion of post CCST training. Desirable Masters degree or equivalent in orthodontics TEACHING Essential Ability to teach clinical skills Ability to provide small group teaching Desirable Experience of teaching basic clinical skills Ability to supervise postgraduate research Willingness to participate in training for STR MANAGEMENT EXPERIENCE Essential Ability to advise on efficient & smooth running of the orthodontic service. Experience of audit management. Ability to organise and manage outpatient priorities. Ability & willingness to work within the Trust and NHS performance frameworks. Clinical Experience Essential Clinical training & experience equivalent to that required for gaining UK ISFE in Orthodontics Ability to offer expert clinical opinion on a range of problems. Ability to take full & independent responsibility for clinical care of patients Desirable Minimum 5 years supervised training in an appropriate StR/post CCST equivalent training programme. Research Experience Essential Ability to apply research outcomes to clinical problems Publications in peer-reviewed journals Desirable Willingness to participate in multicentre trials and supervise M Clin Dent research projects Other Attributes Essential Ability to work efficiently in a team Good interpersonal skills Enquiring, critical approach to work Caring attitude to patients Ability to communicate effectively with patients, relatives, GDPs/GPs, nurses & other agencies. Commitment to Continuing Professional Development and the requirements of Clinical Governance & Audit. Desirable Willingness to undertake additional professional responsibilities at local, regional or national levels. Person Specification Qualifications and Training Essential BDS or equivalent qualification Entry on GDC Specialist Register for Orthodontics Success in Intercollegiate Specialty Examination or equivalent or within 6 months of completion of post CCST training. Desirable Masters degree or equivalent in orthodontics TEACHING Essential Ability to teach clinical skills Ability to provide small group teaching Desirable Experience of teaching basic clinical skills Ability to supervise postgraduate research Willingness to participate in training for STR MANAGEMENT EXPERIENCE Essential Ability to advise on efficient & smooth running of the orthodontic service. Experience of audit management. Ability to organise and manage outpatient priorities. Ability & willingness to work within the Trust and NHS performance frameworks. Clinical Experience Essential Clinical training & experience equivalent to that required for gaining UK ISFE in Orthodontics Ability to offer expert clinical opinion on a range of problems. Ability to take full & independent responsibility for clinical care of patients Desirable Minimum 5 years supervised training in an appropriate StR/post CCST equivalent training programme. Research Experience Essential Ability to apply research outcomes to clinical problems Publications in peer-reviewed journals Desirable Willingness to participate in multicentre trials and supervise M Clin Dent research projects Other Attributes Essential Ability to work efficiently in a team Good interpersonal skills Enquiring, critical approach to work Caring attitude to patients Ability to communicate effectively with patients, relatives, GDPs/GPs, nurses & other agencies. Commitment to Continuing Professional Development and the requirements of Clinical Governance & Audit. Desirable Willingness to undertake additional professional responsibilities at local, regional or national levels. Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab) . From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab) . UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab) . From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab) . UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name Northampton General Hospital Address Northampton General Hospital Cliftonville Northampton NN1 5BD Employer's website https://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/Home.aspx (Opens in a new tab) Employer details Employer name Northampton General Hospital Address Northampton General Hospital Cliftonville Northampton NN1 5BD Employer's website https://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/Home.aspx (Opens in a new tab). Location : Northampton General Hospital, Cliftonville, NN1 5BD Northampton, United Kingdom