Locum Consultant in Orthodontics

at  Queen Victoria Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

The configuration of responsibilities will be reviewed from time to time and the appointee will be expected to work with consultant colleagues to provide a reliable and expeditious service. The appointee, together with consultant colleagues, will be responsible for the provision of the following services: To provide orthodontic services for the population of the surrounding area. To actively participate as a member of the orthodontic team to promote excellent care for our patients. To actively contribute to the development of orthodontic services.
To strengthen the provision of orthodontic services and join our enthusiastic team to manage the challenges of maintaining the 18 week Patient Pathway target. To provide advice to dental and medical practitioners working in the primary care sector. To provide advice to hospital clinicians including consultants in oral and maxillofacial surgery, special care dentistry, restorative dentistry, paediatric dentistry, paediatrics, plastic surgery, sleep medicine and ENT. To liaise closely with specialist orthodontic practitioners working within primary care.
To provide second opinions for concerned patients at the request of a dental or medical practitioner or consultant colleagues. Treatment for patients presenting with malocclusions of severe need and of a complex nature. Treatment of patients with multi-disciplinary problems including orthognathics cases, hypodontia cases, joint restorative cases, cleft lip and palate and sleep disorders. Attendance at joint multidisciplinary clinics.
To counsel patients against treatment, when this is unlikely to bring significant health gain. The education and training for our Specialist Practitioners, Registrars and Orthodontic therapists. The education and training for all departmental staff. To participate in audit at local, regional and national level.
To participate in continuing professional development and education. To provide treatment plans for Dentists and Specialists Join all the departmental staff in regular clinical governance

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