Consultant - in Orthodontics (6 PA) - CON 972
| Posting date: | 19 May 2026 |
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| Salary: | £113,565.00 to £150,569.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £113565.00 - £150569.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 11 June 2026 |
| Location: | Leeds, LS2 9LU |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | C9298-26-0265 |
Summary
For questions about this job, contact: Miss Zynab Jawad, Clinical Lead and Consultant in Orthodontics (zynab.jawad1@nhs.net) 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. To deliver care for Orthodontic patients at Leeds Teaching Hospitals by contributing to the following: Out-patient new patient and treatment clinics Supervising of Resident dentists/Orthodontic Therapists/Orthodontic nurses Contributing to Specialist Multi-disciplinary teams-Joint Orthodontic/Paediatric/Restorative MDT clinic. Treatment of sleep apnoea patients To link with Consultant colleagues in other relevant specialist teams within the Leeds Dental Institute and across the trust. To contribute to research, teaching and new developments within the Leeds Dental Institute. The post holder will be encouraged to facilitate and contribute to the current clinical research programs on-going in the Orthodontic Department. 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.