Specialist Orthodontist

Job Description

Portman Smile Clinic Bude are seeking a Specialist Orthodontist as we future plan for succession, a fantastic opportunity.

Portman Smile Clinic Bude is a specialist mixed practice, providing both NHS and private orthodontic services. Situated in the heart of the beautiful Cornish town of Bude, with great transport links to the surrounding areas.

The service is led by Specialist Orthodontist Paul Oades and we are now looking to future plan Paul’s wind down in the coming years, this opens up an opportunity for a new specialist to join the team.

Paul completed his orthodontic training and obtained his MSc at Guys Hospital in 1999. After spending the early part of his career in London and the surrounding areas he settled in the South West where he balances work with cycling, surfing, camping and walking the coastal paths with his dogs. This is a rare opportunity in a fantastic location ideal for a specialist orthodontist now reviewing their own future and seeking a role which offers variety and a fantastic quality of life.

We can offer:

• A flexible start date. If you’d like to start soon, we can look to integrate you as a new specialist to clinic whilst Paul remains in situ, or we can future plan a start date allowing you the time and space needed to wind down your current patients
• The role is currently part time however if you needed a full-time role to relocate, please do get in touch as there are conversations to be had
• Fantastic earning potential due to the competitive UOA rate and readily available private income
• The practice serves a wide geographical area that encompasses much of North Cornwall, North Devon and down as far as Wadebridge and the local surrounding communities
• We can provide both Orthodontic Therapy and Treatment Coordinator support, and we have a high caliber nursing team who are proactive and have a wealth of experience

• Based inside our Portman Dentex Morwenna Dental clinic, the Portman Smile Clinic is a dedicated orthodontic practice with an NHS contract.
• A modern clinic with up-to-date equipment and technology, including digital radiography, Orthotrac and R4 practice software, and a Trios intraoral scanner
• We get excellent patient feedback with a 4.9 out of 5 Google rating

• Providers of Retainers4Life
• The practice is keen to support local charities, and to date have supported and installed 170 defibrillators in and around the South West as part of “Jays Aim”
• A close-knit team based in a fantastic area in North Cornwall, this role offers a high-quality work life balance with excellent outdoor activities all around whether you enjoy summer beach days, golfing, surfing, long coastal walks with your family / dog it truly is a fantastic place to settle.
• Situated just a stones’ throw away from Bude beach, known for its beautiful sands and clear waters with Bude and North Cornwall Golf Club just around the corner.
• Based in the heart of the busy town centre with lots of cafes, shops (and pasties of course!) on your doorstep
• Free and unrestricted street parking available within a few minutes’ walk from the practice

What do you get in return?

Portman Smile Clinic Bude is one of circa 70 specialist orthodontic practices within the PortmanDentex Group, making us the leading orthodontic provider in the UK.

You will have access to our large network of like-minded specialists, many of whom are leaders within the field of Orthodontics. In addition, you’ll be surrounded by skilled practice teams who’ll partner with you to deliver exceptional patient care. The support doesn’t end there though, we also offer:

• Full clinical freedom – meaning you can use your preferred equipment, materials, labs, and referral pathways to deliver the best level of care to your patients. We’ll champion you as a self-employed clinician, and ensure you always retain your unique identity
• Access to first class marketing, branding, and business support – enabling you to maximise your diary utilisation, both to deliver contracts and high quality private work
• Mentoring and CPD – we can connect you with clinical mentors to guide and advise you, as well as running regular CPD events with some of our best-in-class dentists and specialists
• Support from Clinical Leads – we have a team of practising clinicians who split their week between delivering outstanding care to their patients, and acting as a key link between our clinicians and the wider business.

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We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity, equity and inclusion in our workplace. We are committed to creating an environment of mutual respect and are dedicated to providing equal employment opportunities regardless of race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, pregnancy or maternity, marital or civil partner status, disability, age, or nationality.

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