Consultant in Orthodontics with certificate of sponsorship to the UK

Visa and Sponsorship Information

This position is available with a certificate of sponsorship for international candidates. However, applicants must verify their visa/work permit eligibility directly with the employer before applying. The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust welcomes applications from skilled international professionals who require sponsorship to work in the UK.

About the Position

We are pleased to offer the opportunity for a Consultant Orthodontist to join our friendly and supportive team of Orthodontists in Rotherham. This is a substantive replacement post within our well-established Oral and Maxillofacial department. The department currently consists of 2 Consultants and provides comprehensive orthodontic services to the local community.

Job Responsibilities

The appointee will be encouraged to develop a special interest within the specialty of Orthodontics, which will complement the existing Consultants in the Department. You will be required to ensure that you keep your knowledge base and skills up to date, meeting the Continuing Education and Professional Development requirements of the General Dental Council and Royal College of Surgeons.

The Department

The Orthodontic Department at Rotherham General Hospital is situated within the main outpatient area and is shared with Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. It provides a full range of Orthodontic services to patients from the Rotherham area, including the treatment of orthognathic patients and patients with hypodontia and impacted teeth. Multidisciplinary clinics are held within the department with the Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons and a visiting Consultant Restorative Dentist from the Charles Clifford Dental Hospital in Sheffield.

Facilities and Equipment

There are currently two modern well-equipped surgeries allocated to Orthodontics, with a third surgery shared with OMFS. The department has its own radiographic and Cone Beam CT facilities, all surgeries have computer terminals for viewing digital radiographs on the PAX system, and an intra-oral scanner is available. The department also uses Dolphin imaging software for dento-facial imaging.

About The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust

The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust (TRFT) is a combined acute and community Trust serving our local population of around 270,000 people. Our vision is to always act the right way and be proud to provide exceptional healthcare to the communities of Rotherham. As a Trust we are on a journey to excellence and our people and culture are at the heart of everything we do for patients.

Staff Development and Recognition

In the latest NHS Staff Survey, we are the second most improved Trust in England for “would you recommend the Trust as a place to work?” and were one of the most improved for staff engagement overall. Each year hundreds of colleagues receive nominations for our Excellence and Proud awards, showcasing our brilliant people and recognising their achievements.

Trust Values

All of our 5,100 colleagues are key to our improvement journey and we are continuing to improve our services by upholding the Trust’s values of Ambitious, Caring and Together. If you are passionate about making a difference, then please apply to join us on our journey to excellence.

Interview Process

All Consultant interviews will be performed in person (face to face). If there are any exceptional circumstances as to why a candidate cannot attend in person then a possible virtual interview will be considered by the Executive panel but is not guaranteed.

Qualifications Required

Essential qualifications include Full registration and a licence to practise with the GDC, confirmation of GDC registration number, being on the GDC Specialist register in Orthodontics, Membership in Orthodontics or equivalent, Intercollegiate Fellowship Exit Examination in Orthodontics or equivalent, and possession of a Certificate of Accreditation or eligibility for a CCST in Orthodontics.

Desirable Qualifications

Fellowship in Dental Surgery or Membership of the faculty of Dental Surgery, or equivalent, is desirable for this position.

Research and Audit Requirements

Essential requirements include evidence of audit and the implementation of change following the audit, and the ability to appraise scientific literature critically. Relevant research published in peer review journal is considered desirable.

Education and Training Experience

Essential experience includes experience of and commitment to teaching undergraduates and postgraduates. Desirable aspects include training in teaching and the ability to supervise junior staff.

Management Skills Required

Essential management skills include demonstrating effective team working skills, time management and organisational ability, proven knowledge of systems and process of NHS or equivalent, sense of understanding and commitment to corporate responsibility, and commitment to and understanding of responsibility to the organisation.

Clinical Skills

Essential clinical skills include good communication skills and team-working skills.

Experience Requirements

Essential experience includes successful completion of an SAC-approved minimum 2 year training in a Fixed Term Training Appointment (FTTA) in orthodontics or within 6 months of completion, or equivalent, which follows on from the pre-CCST training period of 3 years. Desirable experience includes successful completion of an SAC-approved 3 year minimum training programme in orthodontics.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years.

UK Registration Requirements

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see the NHS Careers website for overseas health professionals.

How to Apply

To apply for this position, please visit the NHS Jobs website and search for reference number C9165-25-12-023. International applicants should verify their visa eligibility with the employer before applying and ensure they have all required documentation ready, including proof of qualifications, GDC registration, and any necessary language proficiency tests.

Contact Information

For questions about the job, please contact Gavin Bell (Consultant) at gavin.bell@nhs.net. The closing date for applications is 01 March 2026.

Additional Information

The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust is committed to equality of opportunity and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age. The Trust is a smoke-free environment and operates a no-smoking policy.