Locum Consultant Orthodontist (OMFS)

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., 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.

Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a high performing and flourishing organisation serving the population of Hackney, East London, The City and beyond.

We are extremely proud of the fact that Homerton Hospital has recently attained the highest possible rating of "Outstanding" from the Care Quality Commission (CQC).

Our integrated Trust provides comprehensive hospital and community health services for its local population and a range of specialist services for a wider group of patients. In addition, the Trust manages services out of St Leonard's Hospital and the Mary Seacole Nursing Home.

Homerton aims to ensure equality and value diversity, and we are committed to inclusion for all of our staff. This is reflected in our policies, procedures and People Plan. All of our staff are expected to embody our Trust values at all times.

We are also committed, through our Fair Recruitment Standards, to ensuring all applicants are treated fairly.

Homerton has a proud tradition of supporting and developing its staff, including its well-regarded and valued nursing community, and all staff are able to take advantage of a great range of benefits.

Homerton is proud to have been included on the HSJ & Nursing Times Best Places to Work list.