Job summary
- Main area
- Orthodontics
- Grade
- Band 7
- Contract
- Bank: As & When
- Hours
- Flexible working
- Other
- Job ref
- 210-2026-594-BANK
- Employer
- Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Countess of Chester Hospital
- Town
- Chester
- Salary
- £49,387 - £56,515 pa pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 27/08/2026 23:59
Employer heading
Orthodontic Therapist Bank (Band 7)
Band 7
Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, staff pride themselves on not only leading through clinical excellence, but also by creating an environment where all staff are valued and appreciated. To achieve this, the Trust has embarked on an exciting new strategy focused on continuous improvement.
Our vision is to improve the lives of our community and provide excellence in healthcare, through partnership and innovation
Our High Performance Culture will support everyone to be the best version of themselves by being true to our Trust vision, values and behaviours.
We welcome applications from colleagues from our local and neighbouring communities of all backgrounds and identities, who are currently under-represented within our region such as Black, Asian, Minority ethnic and those with disabilities.
As a region we are reviewing the way we work, and exploring how new working practices that support flexible working can create a positive work-life balance. As part of our recruitment process we will explore how our inclusive employment policies, flexible working, staff engagement forums, Trust facilities and services can be of mutual benefit.
Job overview
Working As & When
The Orthodontic Therapist provides a specialist orthodontic service within the Trust, delivering care in line with agreed treatment plans and working closely with Consultant Orthodontists and the wider multidisciplinary team. The role focuses on supporting the clinical management of patients undergoing orthodontic treatment, ensuring care is safe, effective and evidence-based.
The post holder also contributes to quality improvement, audit and clinical governance processes, while promoting a positive learning and working environment. They are expected to demonstrate leadership within the team, support teaching and mentoring, and contribute to service development in line with Trust values of safe, kind and effective care.
Main duties of the job
The main duties include delivering a range of orthodontic procedures safely and accurately in line with clinical guidelines, while assessing patients’ oral health, needs and readiness for treatment. The post holder provides education and advice to patients regarding their care, explains treatment options, risks and expectations, and works collaboratively with consultants to support clinical decision-making. They are responsible for recognising and responding to changes in a patient’s condition, including escalating concerns and managing urgent situations appropriately.
Alongside clinical work, the role includes participation in audit, quality improvement and governance activities, ensuring compliance with Trust policies such as infection control, safeguarding and patient confidentiality. The Orthodontic Therapist also contributes to teaching and mentoring trainees and dental nurses, supports teamwork and communication across the multidisciplinary team, and plays a role in service development, policy implementation and maintaining high standards of patient care and safety.
Working for our organisation
The Trust’s services are provided from three locations:
• The Countess of Chester Hospital: providing 473 general and acute beds.
• Ellesmere Port Hospital: providing 60 beds as a rehabilitation, intermediate and outpatient facility.
• Tarporley War Memorial Hospital: a base for community services which serve the local rural population.
The Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust employs 5,964 staff (headcount) to provide care and treatment to a population of over 400,000 people living in Chester and West Cheshire which includes Ellesmere Port and Neston as well as the Deeside area of Flintshire.
The Trust works collaboratively within the wider Cheshire and Merseyside Integrated Care System. Due to its location on the border with North Wales, the Trust also works closely with the Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board.
The Trust treats patients from England and some parts of Wales. During 2024/2025, there were approximately 643,000 patient attendances (inpatient, A&E, outpatient and diagnostic) ranging from a simple outpatient appointment to major cancer surgery
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
See Job Description for further details.
Recruitment selection processes are based on competence (see Person specification) and values. An applicant guide to help and support you through your recruitment journey can be accessed at the bottom of this page.
If you have a disability that meets the definition set out in the Equality Act 2010, and you can show that you meet the ‘essential’ criteria described in the person specification for an available position, please answer ‘YES’ to the question: ‘Do you wish to be considered under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme?’
Please inform the team if you have any special support needs to be considered as part of the interview and selection processes.
The trust offers a Guaranteed Interview Scheme to any armed forces community applicants who meet the essential criteria for the post.
If a DBS is required for your role, you are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. A small annual fee applies which is payable to the DBS Service. Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costs will be deducted from their salary over the first three months of employment.
New entrants to the NHS will commence on the minimum of the scale stated above.
Applicants requiring sponsorship may wish to determine the likelihood of obtaining sponsorship for this position by assessing themselves against the criteria on the gov.uk website - https://www.gov.uk/check-uk-visa.
The Trust will not sponsor where the starting salary does not meet immigration rules
Applicants are advised to apply early as if a large number of applications are received for this post, we reserve the right to close the vacancy prior to the advertised date.
Good luck with your application.
Person specification
Qualification
Essential criteria
- Registered Orthodontic Therapist qualification and registration with the General Dental Council as an Orthodontic Therapist.
- Evidence of ongoing professional development and completion of mandatory training relevant to the role.
Desirable criteria
- Leadership, mentoring, teaching or assessor qualification/training.
Knowledge and Experience
Essential criteria
- Specialist orthodontic knowledge and experience of delivering orthodontic therapy care within agreed treatment plans.
- Understanding of clinical governance, audit, evidence-based practice, infection prevention and control, safeguarding, confidentiality and risk management.
Desirable criteria
- Experience of audit, quality improvement, service development, teaching or mentoring within an orthodontic or dental service.
Skills and Abilities
Essential criteria
- Able to undertake orthodontic procedures safely and accurately within scope of practice.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to provide and receive complex or sensitive information.
- Able to assess patient needs, respond appropriately in urgent situations, prioritise workload, support learners and work flexibly as part of a multidisciplinary team.
Desirable criteria
- Ability to contribute to policy, protocol or pathway development and support service change.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Nicky Stanford
- Job title
- Orthodontic Consultant
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01244 366016
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