Locum Consultant Orthodontist (OMFS)

Job overview

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.

Main duties of the job

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.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

In addition to the duties outlined above, the post-holder will be expected to undertake the following responsibilities in support of the Trust’s orthodontic and orthognathic service:

• Deliver consultant-led orthodontic care for patients with complex malocclusion, dentofacial deformity and other conditions requiring specialist multidisciplinary input.
• Participate in joint assessment, treatment planning and follow-up of orthognathic patients alongside OMFS consultants and relevant multidisciplinary colleagues.
• Contribute to the establishment, development and continuous improvement of the orthognathic pathway, helping to ensure safe, efficient and patient-centred care.
• Maintain accurate, contemporaneous clinical records, correspondence and treatment documentation in accordance with Trust policies, professional standards and governance requirements.
• Work closely with nursing, administrative and managerial colleagues to support effective clinic utilisation, timely communication and smooth patient pathways.
• Take part in clinical governance activity, including audit, quality improvement, incident review, appraisal, revalidation and mandatory training requirements.
• Contribute to teaching, supervision and support for trainees and other members of the multidisciplinary team, in keeping with departmental and Trust expectations.
• Support research, service evaluation and innovation activity where appropriate, particularly where this contributes to improved patient outcomes and service development.
• Undertake duties in accordance with Trust policies and statutory requirements relating to equality, health and safety, infection prevention and control, confidentiality, safeguarding and information governance. Please view the hob description and person specification for full details of the role.