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An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Substantive Consultant in Orthodontics to join a progressive healthcare organisation in Scotland. This Consultant-led post is primarily hospital-based, with occasional outreach commitments to a peripheral community clinic.

The successful candidate will provide comprehensive diagnostic, advisory, and treatment-planning services for patients referred to the Orthodontic Department, with a strong focus on complex, multidisciplinary cases, including Dentofacial/Craniofacial anomalies, Orthognathic pathways, and Hypodontia management.

The appointed Consultant will also contribute to the leadership of the regional Managed Clinical Network (MCN) in Orthodontics and support training-grade staff within the department. Candidates with 1 year of NHS experience are encouraged to apply.

Main Duties of the Job

• Deliver Consultant-led orthodontic care for referred adult and paediatric patients.
• Provide specialist diagnostic and advisory clinics for complex orthodontic cases.
• Lead interdisciplinary management of Dentofacial / Craniofacial conditions.
• Manage and coordinate Hypodontia treatment pathways with colleagues in restorative and oral surgery.
• Participate in weekly multidisciplinary Orthognathic / Craniofacial clinics.
• Plan orthodontic treatment for cases requiring dento-alveolar surgery.
• Work jointly with Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery consultants in shared clinics.
• Support cleft-related orthodontic pathways in liaison with tertiary specialist teams.
• Triage suitable cases to training-grade staff and provide clinical supervision.
• Contribute to the effective operational management of the Orthodontic Department.
• Participate in audit, governance, quality improvement and service development.
• Support undergraduate, postgraduate and junior staff teaching activities.
• Contribute to the leadership of the regional Managed Clinical Network in Orthodontics.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Primary Dental / Medical Qualification (BDS / equivalent)
• Full GMC / GDC registration with Licence to Practise where applicable
• Inclusion on the Specialist Register for Orthodontics, or eligible within 6 months
• MOrth RCS or equivalent specialist qualification
• ISFE / FDSRCS in Orthodontics or equivalent

Experience

Essential

• Minimum 1 year NHS experience
• Recognised as a higher orthodontic specialist training
• Experience managing complex multidisciplinary orthodontic cases
• Experience in Dentofacial, Craniofacial and Hypodontia treatment planning
• Clinical supervision of trainees or junior staff
• Audit and governance participation

Desirable

• Leadership within Managed Clinical Networks
• Additional academic orthodontic qualifications
• Publications/presentations
• Resource management or service planning experience

Skills & Attributes

• Excellent communication and patient rapport
• Strong multidisciplinary teamwork skills
• Leadership and mentoring ability
• Organised and able to prioritise workload effectively
• Commitment to continuous professional development
• Evidence-based clinical decision making
• Patient-centred and compassionate approach