Consultant - in Orthodontics (6 PA) - CON 972

For questions about this job, contact:

Miss Zynab Jawad, Clinical Lead and Consultant in Orthodontics (zynab.jawad1@nhs.net)

Consultant in the department of Orthodontics

Required to fill one replacement post within the Orthodontic Department at the Leeds Dental Institute.

This is one replacement 0.6 WTE substantive Consultant Orthodontic post within the Leeds Dental Institute. The successful applicant will join the well-established Orthodontic team and contribute to the clinical treatment of complex orthodontic, multi-disciplinary and sleep apnoea cases. With respect to the multidisciplinary care the post holder will contribute to the Joint Orthodontic/Paediatric/Restorative multidisciplinary team and clinic. They will also contribute to the maintenance and further development of excellence in teaching quality including clinical teaching in the Orthodontic Department at Leeds Dental Institute for undergraduate and postgraduate students and inspire our students to develop to their full potential.

The Orthodontic team within the Leeds Dental Institute comprises of nine Orthodontic Consultants, two visiting Consultants and one academic, currently eight speciality registrars, two orthodontic therapists and an excellent dental nursing team.

The provision of multi-disciplinary care is enabled due to close working relationships with colleagues in Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, Restorative Dentistry, Paediatric Dentistry, Oral Surgery and Dental & Maxillofacial Radiology.

The Orthodontic clinic within the Leeds Dental Institute comprises of a large open clinic with additional consulting rooms. There is an on-site dental laboratory, and the department is 3-D enabled with intra-oral scanners. Imaging is provided by the Dental & Maxillofacial Radiology Department which boasts two Ceph machines, two OPT machines and two Cone Beam CT machines. The Leeds Dental Institute also has an on-site 3D planning laboratory.

The successful applicant should possess the Intercollegiate Specialty Fellowship Examination (or equivalent) or be within 6 months of possession of the ISFE at the time of interview, if currently within a training programme within the UK. In accordance with the consultant appointment regulations, all other categories of doctors must be on the Specialist Register.

Applicants should have established skills in orthodontics with evidence of mature clinical judgement. A strong commitment to undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and a research interest is desirable.

If shortlisted, you will be required to give a 10-minute presentation on:

“Where is the future of secondary care orthodontics in Leeds heading, and where do you fit in?”

INTERVIEWS WILL BE HELD: 22 July 2026

Why you should join our Team

The Dental Institute is situated on the ground floor of the Worsley Medical and Dental building which also accommodates the School of Dentistry, the School of Medicine and the University of Leeds Health Sciences Library. It is situated on the southern side of the University campus half a mile from the city centre.

Training of the dental team includes not only Undergraduate and Postgraduate Dental programmes, but also education for Dental Nurses, Dental Technicians, Dental Hygienists and Therapists offering vital team working experience.

The University of Leeds School of Dentistry is led by the Dean Dr Alan Mighell.

To contribute to the clinical treatment of complex, multi-disciplinary cases. To contribute to the maintenance and further development of excellence in teaching quality including clinical teaching in the Orthodontic Department at Leeds Dental Institute for postgraduate students. To inspire our trainees to develop to their full potential.

About Leeds Teaching Hospital NHS Trust

Our values are part of what make us different from other trusts, so we see this as a strength, as well as a responsibility. They have been developed by our staff and set out what they see as important to how we work. Our five values are:

Patient-centred
Collaborative
Fair
Accountable
Empowered

All our actions and endeavours will be guided and evaluated through these values

We’re committed to recruiting exceptional people to deliver outstanding services across Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust and helping every colleague reach their full potential. We’re looking for a compassionate, inclusive, and collaborative leader who shares our values and can build strong partnerships. We warmly invite applications from people from a variety of backgrounds and sectors, and are especially keen to hear from individuals from a minority ethnic background. We’re dedicated to creating a diverse and inclusive environment where everyone feels valued, supported, and has a true sense of belonging, as we work together to deliver the best in healthcare to the people of Leeds and beyond.

Sponsorship Eligibility

To comply with UK Government regulations on Skilled Worker sponsorship, Leeds Teaching Hospital NHS Trust is unable to provide sponsorship to applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria or the salary threshold concessions set out under the Skilled Worker visa route. Please take this into consideration before submitting your application. Full guidance on these concessions, including details of who may qualify, can be found here.

We reserve the right to close this advert early if we receive a high number of suitable applications.