Consultant Orthodontics joining

Go back Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

The closing date is 16 December 2025

If you are looking for a consultant post in a dynamic department, in a beautiful part of the world, then we have a great opportunity for a consultant who would like a good work‑life balance and great colleagues.

We are a friendly department, focusing on patient centred care delivered with compassion. Although our case mix is complex, we support each other in planning care. We also have a good network of regional colleagues who we can ask for advice or even second opinions.

• If you reside outside of Dorset and join us in this role you will receive a Warm Welcome payment of £10,000 as a thank you for bringing your expertise and knowledge to our Trust in addition to the usual relocation expenses.
• If you have been referred to this role by a current DCHFT employee (and you currently reside outside of Dorset) your friend can also receive a referral payment - make sure to include this at the start of your supporting information and include your friend's full name. For more information, please see document attached and please email

You will:

• Provide orthodontic care for patients in Dorset with complex orthodontic needs
• Supervise multidisciplinary teams to deliver cleft, orthognathic and hypodontia care
• Deliver high quality, customer focused care

At DCHFT, we pride ourselves on the care we provide for our patients, and on the culture, we are creating for our staff. We work hard to create a fair, inclusive environment for our staff.

Our Mission is to work in partnership to provide high quality, compassionate services and to nurture an environment where people can be at their best. Our vision is healthier lives, empowered citizens, thriving communities.

We are a Trust that celebrates diversity, and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applications from people in all under‑represented groups.

We can offer you:

• An opportunity to deliver care to a broad and complex patient group.
• A chance to improve your clinical and communication skills.
• A chance to work with a large multidisciplinary team including therapists, hygienists, technicians, oral health educators and orthodontic nurses as well as colleagues in Maxillofacial Surgery and Restorative Dentistry.

We are a Trust that celebrates diversity and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We would welcome applications from people in groups which are under‑represented in our organisation.

We understand that some applicants may choose use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in preparing their application materials. While this is not discouraged, we kindly remind candidates that all submissions must be truthful and accurately reflect your own experiences and suitability for this role.

Personal integrity and authenticity are central to our recruitment process. We value honesty and appreciate applications that are genuine and representative of the individual behind them.

• Full GDC registration
• Entry on the GDC Specialist Register
• To have undertaken an MScD or DDS or equivalent
• Successfully completed ISFE or shortly to sit the ISFE (must be withing 6 months of interview)

• Evidence of thorough and broad training and experience in managing complex orthodontic cases
• Able to take responsibility for delivering the service required of a consultant
• Experience in managing and involvement in treating patients presenting with Cleft Lip and Palate deformities, patients requiring Orthognathic surgery and Hypodontia

• Broad range of IT skills including Orthodontic specific platforms e.g. Dolphin
• Ability to update clinical skills and knowledge
• Knowledge of evidence based practice

• Aptitude to be a team member
• Ability to develop effective working relationships with all levels of staff
• Awareness of personal and professional limitations
• Good time management skills and ability to cope with…