Visa Sponsorship Information
This position offers a certificate of sponsorship for eligible international candidates. If you are an orthodontist looking to relocate to the United Kingdom, this could be an excellent opportunity to work in the NHS while experiencing life in Wales.
The employer welcomes applications from candidates who require skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK. However, it is essential that you verify your eligibility with the employer directly, as sponsorship does not guarantee approval for your visa application.
From April 6, 2017, skilled worker applicants applying for entry clearance into the UK must present criminal record certificates from each country where they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement.
About the Position
We are pleased to invite applications for a Locum Consultant in Orthodontics for Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB), working across North Wales to cover a period of maternity leave. This is a great opportunity for an individual to experience the many benefits of living and working in Wales.
This locum post is for up to 10 sessions, for a period of 6 months, with the possibility of further extension. Applications for part time or job sharing will be considered. The post benefits from the recently agreed Welsh consultant pay scale.
The post is subject to the Welsh Consultant contract, which has significant benefits when compared to the English Contract. This includes enhanced terms and conditions that make working in the Welsh NHS particularly attractive.
Your Role and Responsibilities
The appointee will collaborate with enthusiastic and supportive colleagues across the region to enhance the comprehensive Consultant service for North Wales. The post involves the treatment of severe and complex malocclusions to the highest standard, with peer support provided across the region to optimise patient care and professional development.
There is an emphasis on multi-disciplinary management including Orthognathic Surgery and collaboration with Restorative Dentistry. The orthodontic department has strong academic, teaching and training links with Liverpool Dental Hospital, Bangor and Edge Hill Universities, with quarterly regional audit and Consultant group meetings.
Key responsibilities include contributing to the Orthognathic Surgical Programme in liaison with maxillofacial colleagues, managing multidisciplinary cases with restorative and surgical colleagues, and supporting the North West Regional Cleft Lip and Palate Service when required.
You will also be expected to provide clinical instruction to junior members of the clinical team and Orthodontic Therapists, as well as ongoing training to primary care practitioners. There are opportunities for participation in research activities and audit work to enhance clinical practice.
About Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board
Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) is Wales’s largest health organisation, with a budget of over £2.4 billion and a workforce of over 20,000 staff. The Health Board provides primary, community, mental health and acute hospital services for the population of North Wales.
BCUHB provides a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and specialist hospital services across 3 acute hospitals and a network of community hospitals, health centres, clinics, and mental health units. It also co-ordinates or provides the work of GP practices and NHS services provided by dentists, opticians, and pharmacists across the region.
The Health Board is an integrated health system that strives for excellent, compassionate care delivered in partnership with the public sector and other statutory and third sector organisations. Working with BCUHB offers the opportunity to be part of a forward-thinking organisation committed to improving health outcomes for the population of North Wales.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential: Full GDC Registration, Successful completion of an SAC approved minimum three year training programme in Orthodontics or equivalent, Commitment to continued professional development through lifelong learning.
Desirable: Intercollegiate Specialty Fellowship Exit Examination in Orthodontics, Certificate of Accreditation or eligibility for CSST in Orthodontics, Fellowship in Dental Surgery or Membership of the Faculty of Dental Surgery, MSc or equivalent, Specialist Membership in Orthodontics, GDC Specialist registration in Orthodontics.
Experience
Essential: Successful completion of SAC approved minimum three year training programme in Orthodontics or equivalent, Commitment to continued professional development through lifelong learning.
Desirable: Experience in fixed term training appointments, Experience in management of craniofacial anomalies including CLP, Demonstration of CPD log book.
Skills and Abilities
Essential: Commitment to team approach and multi-disciplinary working, Counselling and communication skills, Up-to-date knowledge of current practices in Orthodontics.
Desirable: Computing skills.
Audit and Research
Essential: Evidence of participation in clinical audit, Understanding of clinical risk management and clinical governance, Ability to appraise scientific literature critically.
Desirable: Critical appraisal skills, Evidence of research projects with publication in refereed journals, Active research interests.
Management and Teaching
Essential: Commitment to understanding management processes, Management of clinical service, Evidence of teaching medical/dental students and junior doctors/dentists.
Desirable: Evidence of management training, Involvement in service development, Organisation of teaching programmes, Participation in education skills training, Training in teaching.
Personal Qualities
Essential: Ability to work independently and in a team, Flexible approach, Good communication skills.
Desirable: Participation in appraisal skills course, Leadership skills.
How to Apply
To apply for this position, please visit the NHS Jobs website and submit your application before the closing date of 18 November 2025. When applying, please ensure you include all relevant documentation and certificates as evidence of your qualifications and experience.
International applicants should include details of their current visa status and any sponsorship requirements. If you require a certificate of sponsorship, please indicate this in your application.
For questions about the job, contact Mr Benjamin Lewis (Consultant Orthodontist) at [email protected] or call 03000 846441.
Informal conversations are encouraged prior to applying. You may also contact Keiron Cranham – Lead Manager Surgical Directorate at [email protected] or call 03000 846825 / 03000 855047.
Additional Information
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975, and a submission for Disclosure will be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information on UK registration requirements, please see the NHS Careers website.
The Health Board’s privacy notice is available at https://nwssp.nhs.wales/ourservices/employment-services/employment-services-documents/service-privacy-notices-gdpr/nwssp-recruitment-services-privacy-notice/.
Supporting documents including the English and Welsh job descriptions, person specifications, and occupational health requirements are available for download on the NHS Jobs website.
We welcome applications from suitably qualified and experienced candidates who are passionate about delivering high-quality orthodontic care and are committed to making a positive difference to the lives of patients in North Wales.
