Orthodontic Therapist

Provide an Orthodontic service implementing care plans and performing orthodontic procedures to a written prescription within scope of practice.

Provide a contribution to the clinical management of patients requiring orthodontic treatment working in collaboration with Orthodontic Consultants and multidisciplinary professionals in order to improve patient care.

Facilitate and participate in audit and quality assurance programme, and promote evidence based practice.

Responsible for the teaching, mentoring and assessment of student dental nurses and professional staff therefore promoting a learning culture.

Main duties of the job

Provide an orthodontic service implementing care plans and performing orthodontic procedures to a written prescription within scope of practice.

Provide a contribution to the clinical management of patients requiring orthodontic treatment working in collaboration with Orthodontic Consultants and multidisciplinary professionals in order to improve patient care.

Facilitate and participate in audit and quality assurance programme, and promote evidence based practice.

Responsible for the teaching, mentoring and assessment of student dental nurses and professional staff therefore promoting a learning culture.See attached job description., people and vulnerable adults. As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your application in order to ensure we're meeting our pledge.

University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) is one of the largest acute Trusts in the country, bringing together a combined workforce of over 13,000 staff and over 100 different clinical services across 10 different sites, serving a core population of more than 500,000 people across South West England. UHBW has been rated by the CQC as 'Good' overall and our staff are proud to deliver excellent care to the people of Bristol, Weston and beyond. As a forward- thinking multi-award winning Trust and a digital exemplar committed to improving patient care, our world-leading research and innovations are having a positive local and global impact. Our hospitals are spread across Bristol and Weston, join us and you can enjoy the very best of both worlds; city living within a stone's throw of the countryside or beside the seaside, both with easy access to all that the South West has to offer. UHBW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young